As a Director, Global Benefits at Honeywell Aerospace, you will play a crucial role in designing and managing our global employee benefits programs. You will be responsible for ensuring that our benefits offerings are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with the needs of our diverse workforce. You will support the Vice President of Global Benefits in the refinement of our existing global benefits strategy and support the execution of this strategy. You will have day-to-day responsibility to manage many of our vendor relationships within Honeywell Aerospace including Health & Insurance and retirement benefits, including defined benefit programs globally.
You will report directly to our VP of Global Benefits and you’ll work out of our Phoenix, AZ location on a Hybrid work schedule (at least three days per week in office).
ResponsibilitiesKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the refinement and execution of the existing global benefits strategy
• Oversee the day-to-day management of employee benefit programs globally
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective financial management, communication and administration of benefits programs
• Monitor industry trends and best practices
• Work directly with external vendors and consultants to support the execution of our priorities
• Provide guidance and support on benefits-related matters
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to employee benefits
• Analyze data and metrics to evaluate the performance and cost-effectiveness of benefits programs, including the management of our measurement strategy
• Support the development and delivery of employee education and communications to enhance understanding and utilization of benefits
• Stay informed about emerging trends and innovations in the field of employee benefits and make recommendations for enhancements or changes to the benefits strategy
YOU MUST HAVE
• Minimum of 8 – 10 years of experience in benefits management or related field
• Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs and regulations globally
• Experience in developing and executing benefits strategies
• Strong understanding of US benefits, including defined benefit pensions
• Strong understanding of health & insurance and defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes globally
• Strong financial acumen including understanding of accounting of global benefit programs, medical plan underwriting and benefits financing
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
WE VALUE
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance or a related field
• Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex benefit issues
• Experience with global benefits programs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
BENEFITS
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
Employee assistance program and educational assistance
Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
POSTING TIMELINE
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
ABOUT US:
Join a company that's reintroducing itself to the aviation community we've helped advance for more than a century. At Honeywell Aerospace (NASDAQ: HONA), we're launching as an independent, publicly traded aerospace and defense company built on a legacy of operational excellence and mission-focused execution.
Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
Focusing on our customers, investing in innovation, and building a culture of accountability and performance is how we're shaping what comes next.
Every horizon. Every mission. Every day.
Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board
With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms — bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
Skills Required
- Minimum of 8–10 years of experience in benefits management or a related field
- Strong knowledge of global employee benefits programs and regulations
- Experience developing and executing benefits strategies
- Strong understanding of US benefits, including defined benefit pensions
- Strong understanding of global health and insurance programs and defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes
- Strong financial acumen, including accounting for global benefit programs, medical plan underwriting, and benefits financing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field
- Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex benefit issues
- Experience with global benefits programs
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
The Aerospace Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about The Aerospace Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by The Aerospace Corporation.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) plan provides a company‑paid contribution of 8–12% based on years of service with immediate eligibility and vesting, and eligible employees can access retiree medical benefits.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off includes 15 vacation days (rising to 20 after five years), nine paid holidays, and unlimited sick time for exempt employees with accruals for non‑exempt staff.
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Flexible Benefits — Flexible work models include a 9/80 schedule with alternating Fridays off, supported by backup care services, an EAP, relocation assistance, and home‑office stipends where applicable.
The Aerospace Corporation Insights
What We Do
The space enterprise has been transformed by rapid change and growth. New vehicles for national security space, a more rapid launch cadence, proliferated satellite constellations, the pursuit of interplanetary exploration, and thriving commercial ventures are changing the nature of the space industry. The Aerospace Corporation (Aerospace) is a leading architect for U.S. space programs, shaping efforts to outpace threats to our national security while cultivating the technologies needed to further this new era of space commercialization and exploration. Aerospace works across the space enterprise in service of the public interest. In addition to supporting the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community, our customers include NASA, NOAA, numerous federal agencies, and commercial space — all of whom benefit from our deep technical knowledge. We only pursue business related to the space mission and complementary fields, operating as the nation’s trusted partner to solve the toughest challenges and develop reliable and innovative technologies. Innovation in space occurs when people have the freedom to imagine and do. At Aerospace, we take pride in our readiness to solve some of the most complex challenges in the space enterprise.
Why Work With Us
We are a non-profit corporation chartered by the government to work on the hardest problems in space. We employ technical experts in every discipline of space-related science and engineering who touch every part of the US space program. Come join us as we make an impact bigger than ourselves.
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