Director, Global Benefits

40200 Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.## Purpose StatementThe Director, Global Benefits leads the strategy and delivery of Rich Products' global benefits programs for a diverse, multinational workforce. This role shapes how we support associates through health, retirement, wellbeing, time away, and recognition-balancing global consistency with local market needs.You'll be a strategic partner to HR and business leaders while also ensuring strong execution, governance, and a great associate experience across regions. A key part of the role is evolving how benefits are delivered globally, including partnering with our offshore service center to create scalable, consistent and highquality benefits administration and support.This role is a hybrid position located at our World Headquarters in Buffalo, NY. Relocation assistance can be provided. ## Key Accountabilities and OutcomesGlobal Benefits Strategy & Leadership * Lead the design and ongoing evolution of global benefits programs aligned to Rich's Total Rewards philosophy. * Advise leaders on benefits strategy, trends, and design decisions that support business and workforce needs. * Drive simplicity, consistency, and an improved associate experience across regions.Health & Welfare Programs * Provide leadership oversight of global health & welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and ancillary benefits across multiple regions and market structures. * Partner with brokers and consultants to manage renewals, funding strategies, plan design changes, and costmanagement initiatives. * Lead global wellbeing and recognition initiatives ensuring inclusive, culturally relevant programs that support engagement and culture across regions. * Monitor global and regional market trends and regulatory developments to ensure programs remain compliant, competitive, and sustainable.Retirement Programs * Lead the design, governance and oversight of global retirement programs, including defined contribution, defined benefit, and statutory plans. * Serve as a key advisor to the Retirement Committee, supporting fiduciary oversight, plan design decisions, audits, testing, and regulatory filings.Vendor, Financial & Governance Management * Own the global benefits budget and provide disciplined financial stewardship across programs and regions. * Lead vendor selection, performance management, and contract oversight, holding partners accountable for service, quality, and cost outcomes. * Ensure benefits programs are compliant, wellgoverned, and consistently managed across geographies. * Continuously improve benefits administration and service delivery, including partnership with service center teams.People Leadership & CrossFunctional Partnership * Lead and develop the Global Benefits team, fostering accountability, professional growth, and strong delivery. * Partner closely with regional HR, Total Rewards, Finance, Legal, and HR Operations to ensure effective execution. * Influence in a matrixed, global environment.## Knowledge, Skills, and Experience * 10-15+ years of progressive experience in benefits, with demonstrated leadership responsibility for global or multiregional programs. * Bachelor's deg