Global Benefits Director
Astera Labs (NASDAQ: ALAB) provides rack-scale AI infrastructure through purpose-built connectivity solutions. By collaborating with hyperscalers and ecosystem partners, Astera Labs enables organizations to unlock the full potential of modern AI. Astera Labs’ Intelligent Connectivity Platform integrates CXL®, Ethernet, NVLink, PCIe®, and UALink™ semiconductor-based technologies with the company’s COSMOS software suite to unify diverse components into cohesive, flexible systems that deliver end-to-end scale-up, and scale-out connectivity. The company’s custom connectivity solutions business complements its standards-based portfolio, enabling customers to deploy tailored architectures to meet their unique infrastructure requirements. Discover more at www.asteralabs.com. Role Overview Astera Labs is seeking a Global Benefits Director to join our People team in San Jose, California. As a hyper-growth leader in AI infrastructure connectivity—powering the world's most advanced data centers with purpose-built PCIe, CXL, and Ethernet solutions—we need a strategic benefits leader who can build and scale programs as aggressively as we're scaling our business. This is not a maintenance role. You will own the global benefits strategy end-to-end, designing programs that attract and retain the world-class engineers, technologists, and business leaders fueling our growth. From reimagining our health and wellness offerings to optimizing retirement plans and harmonizing benefits across the US, Canada, Asia, and EMEA, you'll have the autonomy and executive visibility to make a lasting impact on how our employees experience Astera Labs. The ideal candidate is a hands-on strategist who thrives in fast-moving environments, brings deep expertise in US benefits compliance, and has the global perspective to build scalable programs across multiple geographies. You'll partner closely with HR leadership, Finance, Legal, and Talent Acquisition to ensure our total rewards package is a true competitive weapon in the war for top talent. Key Responsibilities Benefits Strategy & Program Management Develop and execute a comprehensive global benefits strategy aligned with Astera Labs' hyper-growth objectives and talent acquisition goals Evaluate and benchmark benefits offerings against industry standards and competitors in the AI infrastructure and semiconductor space to ensure market competitiveness Lead annual benefits renewal processes, including vendor negotiations and plan design recommendations Drive innovation in benefits offerings to support employee wellbeing and position Astera Labs as an employer of choice Global Benefits Coordination Oversee end-to-end coordination of benefits programs across all operating regions, including Canada, Asia, and EMEA, ensuring consistency, equity, and local compliance Serve as the primary point of contact for international benefits brokers, third-party administrators, and in-country HR partners Harmonize benefit plan designs across...