Global Benefits Manager

The strategic and execution-focused Global Benefits Manager leads the design, implementation, and optimization of our global benefits programs. As part of a forward-thinking People & Culture (P&C) team, ensuring our benefits offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with employee needs across all regions. This role is central to shaping how Sage supports the health, wellbeing, and overall employee experience of its global workforce. It partners closely with P&C, Finance, brokers, and business leaders to drive a modern, scalable, and data-driven global benefits strategy. Your New Role: Global Benefits Strategy & Design Lead the design and evolution of Sage ’s global benefits strategy across the US, UK, India, and APAC, including health, retirement, wellbeing, and leave programs Establish global guiding principles and minimum standards while allowing for local market customization Continuously assess market trends and employee needs to enhance program competitiveness and relevance Drive harmonization and scalability of benefits offerings where appropriate Benefits Program Management Oversee end-to-end administration of global benefits programs, including annual renewals, enrollments, and ongoing operations Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate plan design, pricing, and service delivery performance Identify and implement cost optimization opportunities while maintaining strong employee value Ensure effective communication and employee understanding of benefits offerings Compliance & Governance Ensure all benefits programs comply with local regulations, tax requirements, and data privacy laws (including GDPR and regional equivalents) Maintain governance frameworks for global benefits, including policies, documentation, and audit readiness Partner with Legal, Finance, and external advisors on regulatory changes and risk mitigation Analytics & Insights Develop and maintain benefits dashboards and reporting to provide insights into utilization, cost trends,