Senior Director Benefits

Overview

• Lead the strategic design and administration of comprehensive employee benefit programs, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with legal standards.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to develop competitive, cost-effective, and compliant benefit plans that support employee well-being and retention.
• Oversee vendor negotiations, plan renewals, and benefit program evaluations to optimize service delivery and cost management.
• Provide hands-on support for benefit program operations, addressing employee and manager needs effectively and efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements related to employee benefits.
• Serve as a key advisor to the leadership team on benefit strategy and policy development.
• Support organizational goals through innovative benefit solutions and strategic collaboration with stakeholders.
• Contribute to the overall Total Rewards strategy by integrating benefit programs with compensation and recognition initiatives.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Design, implement, and administer employee benefit programs, including health, welfare, retirement, and leave policies.
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and evaluate service delivery to ensure optimal program performance.
• Lead annual benefit renewals, ensuring competitive and compliant plan designs.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of benefit programs, providing support to employees and managers.
• Ensure compliance with benefits-related laws, regulations, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align benefit programs with organizational objectives and employee needs.
• Supervise and mentor team members, fostering professional growth and development.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction through effective benefit offerings.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in benefits administration, with 15 years preferred.
• Deep knowledge of vendor negotiations, 401(k) administration, and health and welfare plan management.
• Proficiency in Workday and ServiceNow systems for benefits management.
• Strong collaboration skills and a flexible mindset to adapt to organizational changes.
• Proven ability to manage benefit renewals and ensure compliance with legal standards.
• Experience in supervising and mentoring team members effectively.
• Strategic and hands-on approach to benefits program design and administration.