Senior Manager of Global Benefits, Shift4
4 days a week in office
Commerce-enabling technology
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Commerce-enabling technology
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
4 days a week in office
1001+ employees
Company mission
To power commerce through our bold and determined spirit, and deliver the most trusted, comprehensive commerce experience.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of progressive experience in global benefits or total rewards, with direct experience managing multi-country programs
- Strong understanding of global health, welfare, retirement, and risk benefit structures
- Experience working with multinational brokers (e.g., Mercer, WTW, Aon) and global pooling arrangements
- Knowledge of international regulatory frameworks and statutory benefit requirements
- Strong financial acumen with experience in benefits cost forecasting and trend analysis
- Demonstrated ability to manage vendors and negotiate contracts effectively
- Strong project management skills, particularly in global rollouts or M&A integration
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex benefits information into clear guidance
- Experience in a high-growth, global technology or payments environment preferred
What the job involves
- The Senior Manager, Global Benefits leads the strategy, design, and governance of Shift4’s global benefits programs across all regions to ensure alignment with the company’s Total Rewards philosophy, regulatory requirements, and global growth objectives
- This role partners closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and external brokers to develop competitive, compliant, and scalable benefits programs that support employee well-being, manage risk, and optimize cost. The Senior Global Benefits Manager oversees global health, welfare, retirement, and risk programs, ensuring operational excellence and consistency across 30+ countries
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global benefits programs, including health, welfare, retirement, and insured risk benefits across all regions
- Oversee annual benefits renewals, vendor negotiations, and broker partnerships to ensure competitive positioning and cost discipline
- Manage global benefits governance, including compliance with local labor laws, statutory requirements, and multinational pooling arrangements
- Partner with Finance to forecast and manage global benefits costs, including trend analysis, stop-loss strategy, and renewal modeling
- Lead benefits integration efforts for acquisitions, ensuring seamless transition and alignment to Shift4’s benefits framework
- Develop and maintain global benefits policies and documentation, ensuring clarity and consistency across geographies
- Partner with HR Business Partners to advise on local benefits practices, employee inquiries, and country-specific requirements
- Monitor regulatory developments and market trends (e.g., EU directives, pension reforms, healthcare cost trends) and provide strategic recommendations
- Oversee benefits administration processes and ensure accuracy, vendor performance, and service quality
- Support employee communication and education efforts related to benefits programs
- Drive global benefits harmonization initiatives where appropriate while balancing local regulatory and market realities
Our take
An industry leader in integrated payment processing, Shift4 serves markets across North America, Europe and Asia. Its fintech solutions simplify complex payment ecosystems and power billions of transactions a year across many industries.
With hundreds of thousands of customers, Shift4 has developed hundreds of payment methods and processes a staggering $260 billion annually. Its clients include a large number of professional sports teams globally, as well as colleges and entertainment venues.
Interestingly for a company so far-reaching, the 1994-founded Shift4 only opened its stock with an IPO in 2020. Since then, it has established partnerships with companies such as the Minnesota Vikings American football team and software point-of-sale company Ingenico. This exemplifies the diversity of Shift4’s impressive client base.
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Company
Funding (1 round)
Aug 2000
$7.3m
EARLY VC
Total funding: $7.3m
Company benefits
- Opportunities for career growth, skill-building, and advancement
- Wellness programs, including mental health resources
- Happy hours, office celebrations, and well-being initiatives
- Paid time off for relaxation and quality time with loved ones
- Various paid leave programs, including sick leave, parental leave, and more to support life's important moments
- Flexible work schedules empower you to manage your commitments effectively
- Employee-nominated "Top Gun Program" to recognize exceptional individuals
Company HQ
Center Valley, PA
Leadership
D. Taylor Lauber
(CEO)Formerly Principal at The Blackstone Group, Executive Relationship Manager at Merrill Lynch, Director of Technology at Lois Schneider Realtor and Project Manager at United Bank Card.
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