Senior Benefits Expert & Chief of Staff
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Description
This is a hybrid role with responsibilities across two critical functions: the Global Benefits/Wellness Team and the People Services Team. The individual in this role will be uniquely positioned to understand dependencies between these functions and advance priority work across both.","responsibilities":"The Benefits Expert portion of the role is responsible for owning and leading the execution, through other subject-matter experts, of several cross-functional programs. The Benefits Expert will be expected to take the stated benefits strategy and lead cross-functional partners and experts to bring projects to fruition, including:
Owning and leading execution of cross-functional programs such as U.S. Healthcare redesign, global Absenteeism and Leave of Absence minimum standards, and global leave enhancements
Leading cross-functional partners and experts across benefits, total rewards, legal, finance, and others to bring projects to fruition
Managing a global scope of projects spanning all parts of benefits including medical, retirement, leave, and wellness
Maintaining regular engagement with executives on the People Leadership Team and interactions with the Executive Team at key points in the year
Making decisions toward stated objectives and understanding when and how to escalate to more senior leaders when needed
Seeking out innovative ideas from the market and assessing and tailoring them for Apple
Collaborating with and influencing SMEs both inside and outside the benefits team
Applying deep subject matter knowledge across the benefits areas for the projects they are leading
The Chief of Staff portion of the role will be responsible for partnering with the global leader of Benefits/Wellness/People Services to optimize the impact of all of these organizations. The role requires anticipation, organization, and execution of the ongoing work of the teams, including:
Planning, preparing, and leading ongoing meetings for the Leadership Teams, including developing agendas, curating content/speakers, and tracking and actioning follow-up items
Planning and preparing for executive meetings including the annual budgeting and approval process for the Benefits Committee, the People Compensation Committee, and various ad hoc executive-level discussions
Working with administrative staff to ensure critical meetings are scheduled with key individuals in the right sequence and aligned with overall team priorities
Anticipating roadblocks or barriers and escalating to the leader on how to overcome them
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Proactively identifying and recommending resolutions to enable the team to deliver more efficiently and with higher quality
Collaborating on managing the overall health and efficacy of the organization
Preferred Qualifications
Capable of operating up and down across different benefit areas, from a strategy level all the way down to the data level, coordinating between internal systems and external vendors
Excellent communicator and collaborator who fosters partnerships
Results-focused and resilient
Minimum Qualifications
15+ years of experience in global or U.S. benefits, with enough expertise to lead complex project work
Experience leading cross-functional projects and programs in an ambiguous, dynamic environment
Highly organized with the ability to operate with complex and detailed subject matter
Detail-oriented with the ability to go deep on subjects when required
Able to handle sensitive and confidential material with discretion
Ability to be in Santa Clara Valley throughout the year (estimated once per month) to align with the team, stakeholders, and global benefits leader; international travel likely needed quarterly
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,300 and $318,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion
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