United States onlyThis is a remote position; candidate must reside in the United States.
The Role
The position of Associate Director in the Willis Towers Watson (WTW) Health & Benefits Global Practice delivers global benefits expertise, solutions, and services to WTW H&B clients, principally those in the mid to upper-mid US markets. These would be emerging and established US multinationals with unique challenges for whom WTW deploys solutions that are fit for the express client needs. This team also supports large US companies that have a comparatively smaller but growing footprint.
The Associate Director (Global) role is a key role in the global resource SME team. You will be a leader on the global and broader H&B client service team, responsible for managing all aspects of global benefits delivery, leveraging, and cooperating with WTW global resources and specialisms.
This position joins up with team and broader WTW resources to solve complex global challenges such as cost management, global vendor management, benefits for internationally mobile employees and new and progressive applications and solutions in the current market.
You will have the opportunity to support sales and client development with other WTW pursuit team resources. In addition, this position avails the opportunity for career advancement into leadership roles within the practice and, potentially, in global role outside the US. You will experience professional fulfillment in an organization that values global expertise and the value it delivers to WTW clients. This is fostered by a collaborative team approach where you will have expose to other WTW experts and resources.
The Responsibilities
- Manage complex global engagements, in the process demonstrating your experience and understanding of global client challenges and the application of relevant solutions
- Facilitate the development and execution of global benefits and rewards strategies, coordinating various types of global benchmarking projects, managing Global Benefits Management (GBM) relationships, assisting clients with their global expansion efforts through the introduction of new local country benefit programs
- Deliver superior, consistent project management on multi-country projects such as global benefits management
- Be a trusted advisor both internally and with client contacts through effective communication and efficient, quality execution of projects
- Build relationships internally and collaborate effectively on cross-functional teams
- Support new business RFPs and ongoing support as part of the broader team
The Requirements
- 10+ years of global benefits experience with demonstrated success applying global expertise, preferably in global brokerage and consulting industry.
- A strong foundation in understanding local market requirements, typical employer practices and culturally ingrained nuances associated with foreign benefits management and delivery.
- A good degree of knowledge of global and local market vendors, including new and innovative ways employers are being compelling with global benefits and rewards.
- An understanding of emerging trends and client applications to manage risk, optimize the performance of global benefit offerings and deliver on client talent objectives around the world.
- Strong client relationship, interpersonal and team skills
- Confidence speaking on global issues and leading in front of senior client buyers is key
- Professional presence with strong oral and written communication skills
- Analytical and creative skills
- The ability to see the "big picture," leveraging the resources of related practices to address the clients' business challenges
- Working knowledge of Microsoft programs: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
- Availability to travel on an as needed basis
- BA/BS degree, preferred but not required
- Experience living and working overseas, and foreign language skills preferred, but not required
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range and benefits information for this position are being included in accordance with requirements of various state/local pay transparency legislation. Please note that salaries may vary for different individuals in the same role based on several factors, including but not limited to location of the role, individual competencies, education/professional certifications, qualifications/experience, performance in the role and potential for revenue generation (Producer roles only).
Compensation
The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is 125,000.00 - 140,000.00 USD per year.
This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
Company Benefits
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
- Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
- Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).
At WTW, we trust you to know your work and the people, tools and environment you need to be successful. The majority of our colleagues work in a ”hybrid” style, with a mix of remote, in-person and in-office interactions dependent on the needs of the team, role and clients. Our flexibility is rooted in trust and “hybrid” is not a one-size-fits-all solution.
We understand flexibility is key to supporting an inclusive and diverse workforce and so we encourage requests for all types of flexible working as well as location-based arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter to discuss more.
