Senior Director of Benefits (Hybrid) - Human Resources
Core
Strategic leadership role responsible for designing, governing, and delivering comprehensive employee health, retirement, and leave benefits programs for a large healthcare and higher education organization.
Role type
Senior Director of Benefits (Strategic IC with Team Leadership)
Builds
Competitive, compliant, and cost-effective total rewards programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and leave solutions.
Domain
Higher Education & Healthcare / Employee Benefits & Total Rewards
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic Planning, Benefits Program Design, Financial Stewardship, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Regulatory Compliance, Data Analysis, Budget Forecasting, Communication, Project Management
Preferred skills
Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Master's Degree, Advanced Analytics, Change Management
Technologies
Workday HRIS, AI tools for self-service
Responsibilities
Lead benefits strategy and governance aligned with Total Rewards objectives; Design and implement benefit programs (medical, dental, retirement, leave); Ensure financial stewardship through budgeting, forecasting, and claims analysis; Mentor and develop a team of 15 benefits professionals; Manage vendor evaluation, selection, and performance accountability; Serve on Retirement and Benefits Plans Committees; Lead communication strategies to improve employee engagement.
Seniority
Senior Director, Strategic Leadership & Team Management