Director Benefits And Employee Well-being

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Base: $101,670.00 to $165,000 annually; bonus/equi...
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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 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 comprehensive benefits, absence, and employee well-being programs while ensuring alignment with institutional objectives.
  • This role requires managing annual benefits strategy cycles, overseeing vendor relationships, and ensuring strict compliance with federal and state regulations such as ERISA and ACA.
  • The position involves leading a team, mentoring staff, and partnering with senior leadership to drive fiscal stewardship and sustainable program design.

Matching Summary

The Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the University's comprehensive 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

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

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in MBA or HR
  • Experience with AI-enabled technologies
  • Strong financial modeling skills
  • Vendor negotiation expertise
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
  • Minimum 10 years progressive HR experience
  • 7+ years direct benefits experience
  • 2+ years managerial experience
  • Workday platform experience preferred

Work Rights

Not specified

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