Director of Benefits
Core
Define and execute U.S. benefits strategy across health, welfare, retirement, and ESPP programs to drive workforce productivity and retention.
Role type
Director of Benefits (Strategic Leadership)
Builds
U.S. benefits plans and vendor ecosystems
Domain
Human Resources / Total Rewards / Corporate Finance
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic benefits planning, financial stewardship, vendor governance, regulatory compliance (ACA/ERISA), data analytics, team leadership, collective bargaining support
Preferred skills
CEBS certification, digital benefits platforms, AI tools, Workday expertise, M&A change management
Technologies
Workday, AI, digital benefits platforms
Responsibilities
Lead multi-year U.S. benefits strategy aligned with business priorities; Provide subject matter leadership on retirement, health, and leave programs ensuring regulatory compliance; Manage financial stewardship including cost forecasting and pension funding; Lead vendor and broker strategy for negotiation and performance optimization; Leverage data analytics to inform plan design and optimize costs; Establish KPIs and dashboards for benefits performance; Deliver employee communications on financial wellness and benefits literacy; Partner with HR and labor relations for collective bargaining support; Oversee ESPP administration; Prepare materials for Retirement and Compensation Committees; Lead and develop a high-performing benefits team
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership with team management
