Director Benefits And Employee Well-being

ehs.richmond.edu

Base: $101,670.00 to $165,000 annually; bonus/equi...
Hybrid
7+ years direct benefits experience
2+ years supervisory or managerial experience
Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations
The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the University's employee benefits, absence, and employee well-being programs while ensuring alignment with institutional objectives

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the University's employee benefits, absence, and employee well-being programs while ensuring alignment with institutional objectives.
  • This role requires managing annual benefits strategy cycles, vendor negotiations, and ensuring strict compliance with federal and state regulations such as ERISA, ACA, FMLA, and COBRA.
  • The position offers a hybrid work schedule after a 90-day orientation period with an annual salary range of $101,670.00 to $165,000.

Matching Summary

The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the University's employee benefits, absence, and employee well-being programs while ensuring alignment with institutional objectives.

Salary

Base: $101,670.00 to $165,000 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years direct benefits experience
  • 2+ years supervisory or managerial experience
  • Comprehensive knowledge of federal and state regulations
  • Proficiency in Workday HRIS platform
  • Experience designing comprehensive benefits programs

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Business Administration preferred
  • Ability to translate complex benefits information
  • Responsible application of AI-enabled technologies
  • Strong project management skills for renewal cycles
  • Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • Minimum 10 years progressive HR experience
  • Workday experience strongly preferred
  • Demonstrated financial acumen and budget modeling
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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