• Design, implement, and oversee comprehensive employee benefits programs.

• Manage health and welfare plans, retirement programs, leave policies, and wellness initiatives.

• Lead cross-functional projects aimed at improving the employee experience.

• Supervise the annual Open Enrollment process.

• Develop and maintain relationships with benefits brokers, carriers, and vendors.

• Monitor legislative changes and evaluate their implications on benefit programs.

• Collaborate with the Finance team to forecast and administer benefit budgets.

• Analyze cost trends and suggest modifications to plan designs.

• Create effective communication strategies to inform employees.

• Act as a resource for complex employee inquiries.

• Mentor and lead a team of benefits professionals.

• A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in benefits administration.

• At least five (5) years of experience in people management.

• In-depth knowledge of compensation analysis and benefits structures.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to organize and lead projects to successful completion.

• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and critical thinking capabilities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills.

• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality.

• Proven track record of managing benefits strategies for an employee base exceeding 8,000 individuals.

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Excel.

• Experience with HRIS benefit modules, such as Workday, Ultimate Software, or Oracle.

• Health benefits.

• Retirement contributions.

• Paid time off.

Benefits Director

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