Director of Benefits - Human Resources - Springfield

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services

• $120K — $130K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field required; Master's preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration.
  • 4+ years of leadership or management experience.
  • Strong understanding of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and related regulations.
  • Advanced analytical and financial management skills.
  • Proficient in HRIS and benefits administration systems.
  • Experience with self-funded health plans preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of employee benefits programs.
  • Oversee health plans, retirement programs, and leave administration.
  • Drive wellness initiatives and employee benefits communication.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance across all benefits programs.
  • Advise executive leadership on benefits strategy and financial performance.
  • Analyze emerging workforce needs to adapt benefits offerings.
  • Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts.

Benefits

  • 3 weeks of paid vacation (pro-rated) to start.
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 9 paid holidays and 1 week of personal time.
Full Job Description
The pay for this position is $120,000-$130,000 annually.

3 weeks (pro-rated) paid vacation to start & excellent health/dental/vision coverage!

9 paid holidays and 1 week of personal time

HCRS is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Benefits to lead the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of our employee benefits programs. This is an opportunity to influence how HCRS supports its staff through competitive, sustainable, and thoughtfully designed benefits. The Director of Benefits will provide strategic oversight of health plans, retirement programs, leave administration, wellness initiatives, employee benefits communication, and regulatory compliance. The position will also serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on benefits strategy, financial performance, risk, and emerging workforce needs.

To be considered, you will have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
  • At least seven years of progressive experience in benefits administration.
  • At least 4 years of leadership or management experience.
  • Strong understanding of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and related regulations
  • Advanced analytical and financial management capabilities
  • The ability to interpret complex information and develop practical, strategic recommendations
  • Strong negotiation, contract, and vendor-management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and project-management abilities
  • Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Proficiency with HRIS, benefits administration, payroll-related benefits functions, and data analytics systems
  • Experience overseeing self-funded health plans preferred.

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