Director of Global Benefits, Coursera
$151-221k
+ equity. Salary varies depending on location
Online learning platform
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Online learning platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$151-221k
+ equity. Salary varies depending on location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide life-transforming learning experiences to learners around the world.
Role
Who you are
- 12+ years of experience in benefits administration and management, with demonstrated expertise concerning U.S. self-funded programs and global benefits programs
- 5+ years people leadership experience
- Proven track record of benefits strategy development and implementation in fast-growing technology companies or similar dynamic environments
- Experience integrating benefits programs, vendors and policies
- Strong vendor management experience including RFP processes, evaluation of vendor proposals, contract negotiation, performance management, and relationship building with benefits carriers and service providers
- Experience with benefits administration platforms and HRIS systems, with the ability to drive technology solutions and process improvements
- Deep knowledge of benefits compliance requirements in the U.S. and significant experience in other jurisdictions, including healthcare regulations, retirement plan administration, and employment law
- Demonstrated project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex implementations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience using data to drive benefits decisions and optimize program effectiveness
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels
What the job involves
- As Director, Global Benefits, you will lead the strategic design and operational management of Coursera's global employee benefits programs in close partnership with the VP, Total Rewards
- This role offers the opportunity to shape benefits strategy across multiple countries, drive program innovations that enhance the employee experience, and build scalable processes that support our growing global workforce
- Your work will directly impact employee satisfaction, retention, and our ability to attract top talent in competitive markets
- Partner with the VP, Total Rewards and key stakeholders to develop and execute global benefits strategy that aligns with business objectives and supports diverse employee needs across all regions
- Lead the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and leave policies
- Support and lead execution of benefits integration efforts, including evaluating legacy programs and partnering to design a unified global benefits strategy that aligns with organizational goals and ensures consistency, compliance, and competitiveness
- Ensure alignment of all benefits strategies and programs with the broader Total Rewards philosophy and direction set by the VP, Total Rewards
- Manage relationships with global benefits vendors, brokers, and service providers to ensure optimal service delivery, cost-effectiveness, and compliance and provide recommendations on strategy, selection, and cost optimization in partnership with the VP, Total Rewards
- Oversee day-to-day benefits administration processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and excellent employee experience across all touchpoints
- Lead implementation of benefits-related technology initiatives and system integrations to streamline processes and improve data management and reporting capabilities
- Lead cross-functional projects in support of Total Rewards and broader People priorities, including the launch of new benefits offerings, enhancements to existing programs, and support for organizational changes such as acquisitions or expansions
- Serve as the primary benefits subject matter expert and operational leader, escalating key decisions and tradeoffs as appropriate
- Partner with Legal to ensure compliance with local regulations and tax requirements across all operating countries while maintaining consistent global standards
- Collaborate with the VP, Total Rewards and Finance, Legal, People Operations, and other teams, as applicable, to manage benefits costs, conduct annual renewals, and support budget planning processes
Our take
Coursera was founded by Daphne Koller and Andrew Ng in 2012 with a vision of providing life-transforming learning experiences to learners around the world. It partners with universities and other educational institutions to deliver online courses to 40 million students, covering subjects like technology, business, science, and even autonomous cars.
Coursera sees itself as helping people get ready for the next wave of technological advancement. It is preparing individuals, companies, and governments to meet that challenge head-on and turn this disruption into opportunity. To help achieve this, it also has specific product offerings for the corporate market, as well as for governments and nonprofits.
The model of online courses that anyone can attend is very scalable, making Coursera appealing to investors, especially when the online education market is expected to be worth $20bn+ by 2023. Further, it received B Corp certification in February 2021, propelling its efforts to reduce barriers to high quality education.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
30% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jul 2020
$130m
SERIES F
Apr 2019
$103m
SERIES E
Total funding: $443.1m
Company benefits
- Coursera covers the cost of tuition so you can earn a free master’s degree and develop new skills. That’s on top of free, lifelong access to courses and certificates on the platform
- We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents. Plus, free access to counseling and mental health services
- Get up to 16 weeks of fully-paid parental leave when you grow your family and bring a new child into your life
- We host Make-a-thon events twice a year to promote community and innovation. During Make-a-thon, you’ll dedicate time to attend workshops, work on passion projects, and pursue ideas outside of your day-to-day work
- Take paid time off when you need it. We have time off policies that promote flexibility so you can tailor your work schedule when life calls
- Our flexibility extends to where you work. You can choose to work from home, work from one of our offices, or try a combination of the two
- Employees earn company stock, so you can own what we build together and share in our success
Company HQ
Mountain View, CA
Leadership
Andrew Ng
(Co-Founder & Chairman)CEO of Landing AI (helping companies adopt AI). Also a Professor of Computer Science at Stanford.
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