About 1Password:
We all have important information we need to manage, and protecting it should be easy. Over 150,000 businesses and millions of people log in to 1Password to unlock smart, simple access to everything they care about. Our vision is to create a safer, simpler digital future for everyone, and our culture values simplicity, honesty and a human-centric approach to solving problems. Come help us unlock peace of mind so everyone can stay safer online.
The Interim Director of Benefits (12 months) is responsible for leading and maintaining 1Password’s global benefits function during a 12-month period. This role ensures the continuity of benefits programs while providing strategic oversight and operational stability. As Interim Director, you will drive the development and administration of competitive, scalable, and compliant benefits strategies to support employee well-being and the company's growth and talent retention goals.
You will collaborate closely with HR, finance, and leadership teams to provide guidance on benefits, leaves, and accommodations while overseeing vendor relationships and compliance with applicable regulations. Your leadership will help ensure our programs are both employee-focused and aligned with broader organizational objectives
This is a remote opportunity within Canada or the United States.
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What we're looking for:- 8+ years of experience managing benefits programs, with 5+ years in a global benefits role.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; advanced certifications (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SPHR) are a plus.
- In-depth knowledge of global benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and compliance with local regulations.
- Familiarity with global benefits programs and cultural adaptations.
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to analyze data and make informed recommendations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to engage employees, leadership, and external partners.
- Proven leadership abilities, including managing cross-functional teams and multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Bonus: if you bring experience managing total rewards programs, including compensation.
What you can expect:- Lead the development and management of our global. benefits strategy, including health, wellness, retirement, and voluntary benefits programs.
- Oversee leave and accommodation programs, ensuring compliance with U.S. laws such as FMLA, ADA, and state-specific regulations.
- Oversee relationships with benefits vendors, including negotiation and contract management, ensuring high service levels.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
- Analyze program costs and utilization trends, recommending optimizations to maintain value and employee satisfaction.
- Develop communication strategies to educate employees about benefits, leaves, accommodations, and wellness programs.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of programs using employee feedback and market data to drive continuous improvements.
- Collaborate with HR, legal, and finance teams to integrate benefits and leave policies with total rewards initiatives.
- Provide benefits expertise during mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transitions to ensure seamless integration.
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USA-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $185,000 USD and $251,000 USD.
Canada-based roles only: The annual base salary for this role is between $167,000 CAD and $227,000 CAD.
What we offer:
We believe in working hard, and resting hard. We’re always looking for new ways to support our team members, but here’s a glance at what we currently offer:
> 🏝 Generous PTO policy - accrue 2.08 days per month
> 💖 Company-wide wellness days off scheduled throughout the year
> 🌎 Employee-led DEIB programs and ERGs and ECGs
> 🏠 Fully remote environment
> 🏆 Peer-to-peer recognition through Bonusly
You belong here.
1Password is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that is built on trust, support and respect. We welcome all individuals and do not discriminate on the basis of gender identity and expression, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, colour, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, sex, citizenship, education, languages spoken or veteran status. Be yourself, find your people and share the things you love.
Accommodation is available upon request at any point during our recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please speak to your talent acquisition partner or email us at nextbit@agilebits.com and we’ll work to meet your needs.
Remote work is a part of our DNA. Given that our company was founded remotely in 2005, we can safely say we're experts at building remote culture. That said, remote work at 1Password does mean working from your home country. If you've got questions or concerns about this, your talent partner would be happy to address them with you.
Successful applicants will be required to complete a background check that may consist of prior employment verification, reference checks, education confirmation, criminal background, publicly available social media, credit history, or other information, as permitted by local law.
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