Director Benefits And Employee Well-being

cs.richmond.edu

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

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the University's comprehensive employee benefits, absence, and 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 and ACA.
  • The position involves leading a team, mentoring staff, and serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on financial risk and emerging workforce trends.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years HR experience
  • 7+ years direct benefits experience
  • 2+ years supervisory experience
  • Workday HRIS proficiency
  • ERISA ACA FMLA COBRA compliance
  • Benefits program design expertise
  • Financial modeling and budgeting

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in MBA or HR
  • Experience with AI-enabled technologies
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Innovative well-being initiative design
  • Vendor negotiation leadership

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • Minimum 10 years progressive HR experience
  • 7+ years direct benefits administration experience
  • 2+ years supervisory or managerial experience
  • Proficiency in Workday HRIS platform

Work Rights

Not specified

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