TL;DR
Interim Director Global Benefits (HR Operations): Leading and stabilizing dual U.S. benefits programs during a merger integration with an accent on compliance, cost control, and vendor governance. Focus on preparing a comprehensive benefits RFP for 2027, managing global benefits operations, and providing executive-level insights during a critical transition period.
Location: Remote with 2 days per week onsite in Las Vegas, United States
Salary: $3,000–$3,500 per week
Company
IGT is a global leader in gaming and digital entertainment with a footprint in over 100 countries and 7,000+ employees, recently merged with Everi.
What you will do
- Provide operational leadership over two parallel U.S. benefits programs during merger integration
- Lead preparation and execution of the 2027 benefits RFP process
- Ensure compliance with U.S. and international regulations including ACA, COBRA, ERISA, GDPR
- Manage vendor relationships and cost controls in partnership with Finance
- Provide interim leadership and accountability to the global benefits team
- Deliver executive-level assessments, cost analysis, and strategic roadmap recommendations
Requirements
- Location: Must be able to work remotely with occasional onsite presence in Las Vegas, USA
- 10+ years of progressive global benefits leadership experience
- Proven experience managing benefits through M&A integration and complex regulated environments
- Strong financial acumen and vendor governance skills
- Executive communication and stakeholder influence capabilities
- Experience with self-insured and fully insured health plans and large-scale RFPs
Nice to have
- CEBS or similar certification
- Experience in global, matrixed organizations
- Familiarity with SAP, SuccessFactors, or similar HRIS platforms
Culture & Benefits
- Flexible hybrid work with remote and onsite days
- Contract role with 6–9 months duration
- Competitive weekly compensation with geographic flexibility
- Opportunity to lead during a critical post-merger integration phase