Vercel - Global Benefits Lead

Hybrid - San Francisco, New York City$185k - $225k+ Equity1mo ago

In Office Staff NA Growth Lead Vercel Budget Management Budget Forecasting Executive Support Program Management Reporting Risk Assessment Financial Modeling Cost Analysis Governance Benefits Administration

Responsibilities

• Develop Vercel’s global benefits philosophy and strategy across health and welfare, retirement (401k and global equivalents), leave of absence, time off, stipends, and wellness programs • Evaluate, design, and implement a potential U.S. self-insured health plan, including financial modeling, risk assessment, vendor selection (TPA, stop-loss, PBM), and compliance considerations • Partner with EOR providers to design and manage benefits programs, ensuring local compliance while maintaining a consistent global philosophy • Lead analysis, benchmarking and implementation for benefits in new entities from global expansion • Lead global open enrollment cycles end-to-end, including vendor coordination, systems readiness, employee communication, and reporting • Manage the global benefits budget, including forecasting, cost analysis, and scenario modeling to support executive decision-making • Oversee broker and vendor relationships, negotiating contracts and holding partners accountable to performance and service standards • Administer employee stipend programs (wellness, remote work, educational reimbursement) with clear governance and operational rigor • Ensure compliance with U.S. and international benefits and leave regulations, proactively mitigating risk as we expand • Build and document scalable processes that support continued global growth • 8+ years of experience building and managing global benefits programs at a scaling company • Experience supporting a distributed workforce across multiple countries, with significant reliance on EOR partners • Direct experience evaluating, implementing, or managing a U.S. self-insured health plan • Strong expertise in U.S. health and welfare, 401k administration, and leave compliance, with working knowledge of international statutory benefits • Experience managing benefits budgets and building financial models to guide program decisions • Ability to translate complex benefits structures into clear, effective communication for employees and leadership • Experience building scalable processes and systems to support rapid growth • Bonus If You: • Have supported rapid international expansion • Have transitioned from fully insured to self-insured models • Have implemented or optimized global benefits administration systems • Have designed wellness programs tied to measurable engagement or retention outcomes

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including equity. • Inclusive Healthcare Package. • Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills. • Flexible Time Off. • We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed. • The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $185,000 - $225,000 Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process. • Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.