Director Benefits

Overview

In this role you will lead regional benefits strategy and execution across Europe and META to attract and retain talent in a growth-focused Honeywell. You will partner with executives and cross-functional teams to align pension, health, and other programs with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will steer major regional pension and benefits initiatives, governance, vendor management, and cost efficiency while building a high-performing team. This is a strategic, impact-driven position at a global technology leader.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• professional growth opportunities
• inclusive, collaborative environment
• opportunities to impact employee satisfaction
• global expanse and cross-country exposure

Responsibilities

• Lead pension and retirement strategy, governance, and oversight across Europe and META to align with business goals and financial sustainability
• Direct regional medical, wellness, life, disability, and other health-related programs
• Manage insurer, broker, and vendor relationships with governance frameworks and cost control
• Develop regional benefits budgets and identify cost optimization and efficiency opportunities
• Build and develop a high-performing Benefits team with clear goals and succession planning
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, tax, and governance requirements and support audits
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and external advisors to manage risks and fiduciary governance
• Present strategies and program results to senior leaders and drive change management
• Act as regional SME on benefits and retirement programs for executive leadership
• Support mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and restructures by assessing pension implications and integration needs

Key requirements

• 10+ years of progressive leadership in benefits, retirement, pension, or Total Rewards
• Significant experience managing multi-country programs across Europe and the META region
• Deep knowledge of pension/defined contribution plans, healthcare programs, and vendor management
• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning capabilities
• Experience leading and developing professional teams
• Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
• Fluency in English; additional European languages are a plus
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High integrity, professionalism, and discretion with confidential information

• excellent communication
• stakeholder management
• leadership and people development
• pension and defined contribution plan design
• vendor management and RFPs
• budgeting and financial analysis

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