Global Director, Benefits

12+ years of progressive experience in global benefits strategy and governance.

Demonstrated success designing and transforming benefit programs in a multinational environment.

Proven experience leading vendor strategy, negotiations, RFPs, and vendor rationalization initiatives.

Strong knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements and global compliance considerations.

Experience operating effectively within a matrixed organization.

Lead strategic oversight of U.S. benefits programs including plan design, renewal strategy, compliance governance, and cost management.

Partner closely with Total Rewards Service Delivery to ensure successful execution of Annual Enrollment and ongoing administration.

Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations.

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Albemarle is hiring for a Global Director, Benefits. This position is hybrid and located in Charlotte, NC.

The Global Director, Benefits serves as the enterprise leader responsible for shaping the strategy, design, governance, and transformation of Albemarle’s global benefits programs within the Total Rewards COE. Reporting to the Vice President, Total Rewards & Executive Compensation, this role defines the long-term vision for benefits and ensures programs are competitive, compliant, financially sustainable, and aligned with enterprise and workforce strategy. This role serves as the enterprise owner of global benefits philosophy, policy, and governance standards.

Operating within a matrixed model, this leader partners closely with the Director, Total Rewards Service Delivery to translate strategic intent into operational excellence. While program strategy and vendor governance reside within the COE, this role collaborates closely with Service Delivery to ensure seamless implementation, strong employee experience, and scalable administration.

This role will lead the modernization of the Benefits function globally — reimagining plan design, simplifying processes, strengthening governance frameworks, and establishing an optimized operating model that clearly defines ownership between strategy and execution.