Senior Director/Director

Overview

• Lead the strategic development and execution of innovative employee benefits programs aligned with organizational objectives and workforce needs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and reporting standards in benefits administration.
• Collaborate with vendors to negotiate contracts, assess service quality, and optimize cost-effectiveness.
• Provide leadership in health & welfare, retirement, and leave policies to enhance employee satisfaction and retention.
• Partner with senior leadership to align benefits strategies with organizational goals and workforce priorities.
• Mentor and manage team members, fostering professional growth and operational excellence.
• Drive innovation in benefits offerings to support employee well-being and organizational competitiveness.
• Work in a hybrid capacity, balancing in-office collaboration with remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Design and administer health & welfare, retirement, and time-off benefit programs to meet organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in benefits administration and reporting.
• Evaluate and manage vendor relationships to ensure high-quality service and cost efficiency.
• Lead annual benefit renewals, negotiating vendor contracts and optimizing plan designs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to design competitive and innovative benefits plans.
• Provide expert guidance to employees and managers on benefits-related inquiries and issues.
• Develop and implement strategies to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction through benefits.
• Monitor and improve the operational efficiency of benefits administration processes.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in benefits administration; 10 years preferred.
• Proven expertise in vendor negotiations, 401K management, and health & welfare plans.
• Experience managing leave of absence policies and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Strong collaboration skills and adaptability in dynamic work environments.
• Proficiency in Workday and other HR systems is highly desirable.
• Strategic mindset combined with hands-on expertise in benefits program management.
• Ability to thrive in a hybrid work arrangement, balancing remote and in-office tasks.