Vice President, Employee Benefits Greater New York City, NY Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Employee Benefits to execute and optimize health, welfare, retirement, leave, and wellbeing programs across the Americas. The role translates benefits strategy into reliable day-to-day delivery, ensuring compliance, cost effectiveness, and a positive employee experience. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, leading annual enrollment and renewals, negotiating with vendors, and overseeing benefits financial planning. The Vice President will advise senior leaders, coordinate with internal teams, and use technology and data to improve program operations and inform recommendations. Candidates should have at least 10 years of progressive experience in health and welfare benefits, including engagement with senior leadership, and deep knowledge of U.S. benefits with exposure to global programs. Strong working knowledge of relevant U.S. regulations and experience supporting compliant program delivery are required. The role calls for hands-on operational rigor, vendor management experience, sound financial and analytical skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in an ambiguous environment. Excellent communication skills and technical proficiency with benefits administration systems, productivity software, spreadsheets, and data or AI-enabled workflows are also required.

Hiring Company

PIMCO