Responsibilities

- Reporting within the Total Rewards function, this leader will also oversee the Americas Benefits team and drive key initiatives including M&A; due diligence and integration, benefits modernization, and employee experience enhancements
- OpenText is seeking a strategic and transformational leader to oversee the global strategy, governance, and optimization of our benefits and retirement programs
- Partnering with regional rewards leaders across 40+ countries, this role ensures programs are competitive, compliant, financially sustainable, and aligned with our business strategy and commitment to employee well-being
- Develop and execute OpenText’s global benefits and retirement strategy
- Lead the Americas Benefits team, including oversight of U.S. health and welfare programs and retirement plans
- Drive the evolution of health, wellness, retirement, leave, and financial well-being programs globally
- Partner with senior leaders across HR, Finance, Legal, Risk, Procurement, and Payroll to balance employee value with financial stewardship
- Provide governance and oversight for compliance, risk management, vendor partnerships, and program effectiveness
- Lead benefits planning, budgeting, forecasting, and business case development
- Support strategic initiatives including acquisitions,



divestitures, and organizational transformation
- Foster a high-performing team culture focused on innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

- Proven ability to influence senior executives and drive strategic decisions in a complex, matrixed environment
- Knowledge of benefits governance, compliance, and risk management across multiple jurisdictions
- Experience with M&A; due diligence, integration, and organizational transformation
- Deep expertise in U.S. health and welfare plans, self-insured programs, and retirement plan governance
- Robust financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost management
- Willingness to work in-office 5 days/week
- 12+ years of experience in benefits, total rewards, or a related HR discipline
- 5+ years leading global advantages programs and teams in a multinational organization
- Experience supporting a global technology or enterprise software workforce
- Knowledge of global benefits trends and best practices
- Experience with benefits technology, HRIS platforms, and data analytics
- Professional certifications such as CEBS, CCP, CBP, SHRM-SCP, or SPHR

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📌 Senior Director of Global Benefits & Rewards (Toronto)
🏢 opentext
📍 Toronto