Director, Benefits - North America

About this role

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business. 

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.  

Position Summary   The Director, North America Benefits   is responsible for   the strategic design, governance, administration, and ongoing optimization of health, welfare, retirement, and well-being programs across the United States and Canada. This role ensures that benefit offerings are competitive, compliant, financially sustainable, and aligned with   business   objectives .  

The Director will serve as the organization's subject matter expert on benefits, partnering closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, and external consultants to deliver programs that support employee well-being, attract and retain top talent, and enable business success.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Develop and execute a comprehensive North America benefits strategy aligned with business   objectives   and Total Rewards philosophy.  

• Evaluate plan competitiveness and effectiveness through market benchmarking, employee feedback, and   utilization   analysis.  

• Design and enhance benefit programs, including:  

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans  

• Life and disability insurance programs  

• 401(k), retirement, and savings programs  

• ESPP – employee stock purchase program  

• Leave and absence programs  

• Wellness and employee   assistance   programs  

• Financial well-being initiatives  

• Voluntary and ancillary benefits  

• Recommend innovative benefit solutions that improve employee experience while   maintaining   fiscal responsibility   by developing business cases and cost models. Analyze trends, claims data, and vendor performance to   identify   opportunities for   plan   optimization and cost management.  

• Lead relationships with   benefits   consultants, brokers, insurers, retirement providers, and third-party administrators.   Oversee annual renewals and contract negotiations. Manage   benefits   budgets and forecast program costs.  

• With the team, o versee day-to-day administration and delivery of North American benefits programs  

• Lead annual   Open   E nrollment planning, execution, and employee communications  

• Ensure   accurate   plan administration through effective coordination with HR   Solutions , Payroll, HRIS, and external vendors  

• Drive continuous process improvements and enhance operational   efficienc y   supporting audits and reporting requirements. Ensure   benefits   policies, procedures, and documentation are up to date and user friendly for employees .  

• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations, including   ERISA,   ACA ,   COBRA ,   HIPAA ,   IRS regulations   and   Canadian benefits and pension regulations  

• Partner with Legal and external advisors to   monitor   legislative changes and implement required program updates  

• Partner with the Communications and HR teams on   communication strategies that improve employee understanding and appreciation of benefit programs  

• Enhance the employee experience through simplified processes   and service delivery improvements  

• Support leadership and HR partners in addressing complex benefits-related questions and employee situations  

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Compensation, Talent Acquisition, Finance, Legal, and Payroll leaders.  

• Manage   and develop   benefits   team members and foster a high-performance, customer-focused culture  

Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, Finance, or related field.  

• 10+ years of progressive benefits or Total Rewards experience, including significant responsibility for U.S. benefits programs.  

• Deep   expertise   in health and welfare, retirement, and leave programs.  

• Strong knowledge of benefits compliance and regulatory requirements in the United States and Canada.  

• Experience managing   benefits   consultants, carriers, and third-party administrators.  

• Demonstrated success leading complex benefits initiatives and vendor negotiations.  

• Strong analytical, financial, and project management skills.  

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management capabilities.  

• Experience with Workday is a plus  

PTC carefully considers a wide range of factors when determining compensation. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is between $186,300 - $227,500. The salary range reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting.  Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Eligible employees also have the opportunity to become a PTC shareholder through our employee share purchase program (ESPP) which allows for the purchase of discounted PTC stock. Certain roles may also be eligible for participation in our equity programs. Employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) contributions and employer match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage and if you are an office-assigned employee, a generous commuter subsidy. All total rewards and benefits programs are subject to plan eligibility and other terms and conditions.   For more information about PTC’s comprehensive benefits, please visit our Careers Page .  Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.

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