We are looking for a passionate, strategic, & experienced Global Benefits Manager to lead the design, implementation, & ongoing management of our global benefits & leave programs. In this critical role, you will ensure that employees around the world have access to competitive, compliant, & meaningful benefits that support their well-being & enhance the overall employee experience.

As a key member of our People team, you will bring deep expertise in global benefits & leave administration, thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, & help scale programs that reflect our values & support our diverse, global workforce.

Responsibilities

• Evolve DOs global benefits strategy to attract & retain top talent, ensuring alignment with company goals
• Manage & administer global benefit programs including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance, HSA/FSAs, Retirement Plans, Perks, & more
• Maintain Leave of Absence policies, & partner with third-party leave administrators to lead all aspects of the leave program, including FMLA, ADA Accommodations, local leave laws, & company-specific leave policies.
• Analyze claims data & utilization trends to identify cost-saving opportunities & improve plan effectiveness
• Maintain time off policies, & manage & improve the administration of all time off programs, including vacation, sick leave, & holidays, across all global regions, & ensure time off policies are compliant & competitive in each geo
• Ensure compliance with all applicable local, regional, & national benefits regulations across all operating regions
• Lead renewals & Open Enrollment, inclusive of finalizing decisions based on your recommendations, configuring the enrollment system, communications, & auditing
• Research & implement global best practices & emerging trends in benefits to ensure our offerings remain competitive
• Build & maintain relationships with global benefits vendors & brokers, negotiating contracts & ensuring service level agreements are met
• Partner with finance, payroll, legal, & HR teams to deliver benefits programs that are market-relevant & compliant with local & global regulations
• Design & execute communication strategies that effectively promote our total rewards programs to employees at all levels
• Conduct regular audits of benefits programs, enrollment, & usage to ensure compliance & accuracy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in global benefits & leave administration, ideally within high-growth, public or pre-IPO tech environments.
• Strong knowledge of global benefits practices & compliance requirements, particularly in the U.S., Canada, Europe, India, & Pakistan.
• Experience with self-funded medical plans & the ability to interpret complex plan designs & vendor contracts.
• Deep understanding of global time-off policies, with a track record of maintaining compliance & operational efficiency across multiple regions.
• Proven ability to manage vendor relationships & lead benefits strategy with data-driven insights.
• Exceptional communication skills with a passion for delivering an inclusive & supportive employee experience.
• Strategic mindset combined with a hands-on, execution-oriented approach.
• Experience with Workday Benefits preferred.

Why Youll Like Working for DigitalOcean

• We innovate with purpose. Youll be a part of a cutting-edge technology company with an upward trajectory, who are proud to simplify cloud & AI so builders can spend more time creating software that changes the world. As a member of the team, you will be a Shark who thinks big, bold, & scrappy, like an owner with a bias for action & a powerful sense of responsibility for customers, products, employees, & decisions. 
• We prioritize career development. At DO, youll do the best work of your career. You will work with some of the smartest & most interesting people in the industry. We are a high-performance organization that will always challenge you to think big. Our organizational development team will provide you with resources to ensure you keep growing. We provide employees with reimbursement for relevant conferences, training, & education. All employees have access to LinkedIn Learning's 10,000+ courses to support their continued growth & development.
• We care about your well-being. Regardless of your location, we will provide you with a competitive array of benefits to support you from our Employee Assistance Program to Local Employee Meetups to flexible time off policy, to name a few. While the philosophy around our benefits is the same worldwide, specific benefits may vary based on local regulations & preferences.
• We reward our employees. The salary range for this position is $96,000 - $114,000 based on market data, relevant years of experience, & skills. You may qualify for a bonus in addition to base salary; bonus amounts are determined based on company & individual performance. We also provide equity compensation to eligible employees, including equity grants upon hire & the option to participate in our Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• We value diversity & inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer, & recognize that diversity of thought & background builds stronger teams & products to serve our customers. We approach diversity & inclusion seriously & thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.

*This is a remote role

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