Why join us? Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone. Job Title: Director, International Benefits Location: Melksham (SN12 6GN) or London Position Summary: The Director, International Benefits is responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and governance of employee benefit programs across all international locations. This role ensures that benefits offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with the company’s global Total Rewards philosophy. The Director partners closely with regional HR teams, external consultants, and internal stakeholders to deliver consistent and equitable benefits experiences worldwide. Key Responsibilities: Strategy & Design Develop and execute a global benefits strategy that supports business objectives and employee value proposition. Define global minimum standards for benefits programs, ensuring consistency and equity across regions. Lead benchmarking efforts to assess competitiveness and identify opportunities for improvement. Program Management Oversee international health, retirement, wellness, and paid time off programs. Manage vendor relationships, including brokers, insurers, and consultants. Ensure effective communication and education of benefits programs to employees globally. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with local labour laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements. Partner with Legal and regional HR teams to monitor regulatory changes and mitigate risks. Maintain documentation and audit readiness for all international benefits programs. Collaboration & Leadership Partner with regional HR leaders to tailor benefits to local needs while maintaining global consistency. Lead cross-functional initiatives related to benefits harmonization, M&A integration, and mobility. Provide thought leadership on emerging trends in global benefits and wellness. Analytics & Reporting Use data to evaluate program effectiveness, utilization, and cost trends. Present insights and recommendations to senior leadership. Support budgeting and forecasting processes for international benefits spend. Qualifications: 7+ years of progressive experience in benefits, with at least 5 years in an international or global role. Deep knowledge of international benefits regulations, market practices, and vendor landscape. Strong analytical, project management, and communication skills. Experience working in a matrixed, multinational organization. Who We Hire? Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities. MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com. MillerKnoll is a collective of design brands coming together to remake modern for the 21st century. 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