IGT Visa Sponsorship USA

IGT: Where Innovation Meets Entertainment —Worldwide

IGT is redefining the future of gaming and digital entertainment on a global scale. Following the combination of IGT Gaming & Digital and Everi, we are operating as a newly integrated organization with a global footprint spanning 100+ countries and 7,000+ employees. As we continue integration efforts, we are seeking an experienced interim leader to provide steady, execution-focused oversight of our global benefits programs during a critical transition period.

Overview

IGT is seeking an Interim Director, Global Benefits to provide immediate leadership, operational stability, and executive-level guidance during a post-merger integration phase.

This Assignment Will Focus On

- Managing two parallel U.S. benefits structures resulting from the IGT and Everi merger
- Ensuring compliance, cost control, and employee experience continuity
- Preparing the organization for a comprehensive benefits RFP process targeting the 2027 plan year
- Assessing current global benefits programs and recommending a forward-looking integration roadmap

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring rapid assessment, strong vendor governance, financial discipline, and the ability to operate with urgency and executive presence in a complex, global environment.

Work Location

Location: Remote (2 days per week onsite as needed)
Duration: Approximately 6–9 months

Key Mandate & Deliverables

- Stabilize and Oversee Dual Benefits Structures
- Provide operational leadership over two legacy benefits programs currently running in parallel
- Ensure consistent administration, compliance, and employee support across both plans
- Identify risk areas, inefficiencies, and integration opportunities
- Partner with Finance to manage cost controls and funding models (self-insured and fully insured)

• Lead 2027 Benefits RFP Preparation
• Assess current vendor performance, contracts, and cost structures
• Define RFP strategy, scope, and evaluation criteria
• Align stakeholders across People & Culture, Finance, Legal, and Procurement
• Develop timeline, governance model, and executive briefing materials

• Prepare the organization for execution of the RFP process

• Execute Critical Operational Milestones

• Lead global open enrollment planning and execution
• Oversee compliance with ACA, COBRA, ERISA, GDPR, and international regulations
• Ensure accurate reporting, audits, and risk mitigation practices

• Oversee global broker and vendor relationships during transition period

• Provide Interim Team Leadership

• Provide clear direction and accountability to the existing global benefits team
• Maintain operational continuity and service standards
• Identify capability gaps and recommend long-term organizational structure considerations

• Document processes and prepare transition materials for a permanent leader (if applicable)

• Deliver Executive-Level Insights

• Provide the CPO and executive leadership with:
  • Current-state assessment
  • Cost and risk analysis
  • Integration recommendations
  • Strategic roadmap for unified benefits structure

Success Measures for This Assignment

Success In This Role Will Be Defined By

- Seamless administration of dual benefits programs during merger integration
- Clear RFP strategy and readiness plan for 2027
- Identified cost optimization and risk mitigation opportunities
- Strong vendor governance and performance oversight
- Positive employee experience during transition
- Comprehensive transition plan and documentation for long-term leadership

Required Experience

- 10+ years of progressive benefits leadership experience, including global scope
- Proven experience managing benefits through M&A integration or organizational restructuring
- Experience overseeing self-insured and fully insured health plans
- Direct experience leading or preparing large-scale benefits RFP processes
- Strong financial acumen, including cost modeling and funding analysis
- Executive-level communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
- Experience working within complex, regulated, multi-country environments

Preferred

- CEBS or similar certification
- Experience in global, matrixed organizations
- Experience with SAP, SuccessFactors, or similar HRIS platforms

Leadership Profile

The Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

- Rapid assessment capability and structured problem-solving
- Calm, decisive leadership in complex environments
- Strong vendor negotiation and governance discipline
- Operational rigor with strategic perspective
- Ability to drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
- High integrity and discretion with confidential information

This is a contract assignment with a target duration of approximately 6–9 months. Compensation is $3,000–$3,500 per week, with flexibility based on experience, scope, and geographic location. IGT complies with all applicable local pay transparency laws.