Director, Benefits Jobs

Explore Director, Benefits jobs for experienced professionals who lead employee benefits strategy, programs, and operations. These senior leaders help organizations design competitive benefits, support employee well-being, and manage costs while aligning programs with business goals. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities, including roles paying $100,000 or more.

What Does a Director of Benefits Do?

A Director of Benefits oversees the planning, administration, and evaluation of employee benefits. Responsibilities may include managing health and welfare plans, retirement programs, leave policies, vendor relationships, compliance, budgets, and benefits communications. The role often partners with human resources, finance, legal, and business leaders to make benefits accessible, effective, and sustainable.

Common Qualifications and Skills

Employers commonly seek substantial experience in benefits administration, total rewards, or human resources leadership. A bachelor’s degree is often preferred, while some roles may value advanced education or relevant professional certifications. Helpful capabilities include benefits strategy, regulatory knowledge, vendor and budget management, data analysis, negotiation, project leadership, and clear communication.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Director, Benefits positions are available across industries and organizations of different sizes. Scope and compensation vary based on location, company complexity, team responsibilities, and experience. Search Ladders for vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more, and compare role expectations to find opportunities that fit your background and career goals.

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$100K - $231K *

Innovate portfolio strategies by leveraging market insights and driving execution. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings and achieve business objectives in the healthcar...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$178K - $294K *

Join a team that's redefining data engineering and analytics. Lead strategy, architecture, and execution of scalable data solutions while mentoring professionals and driving business outcomes through...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$90K - $140K *

Join a team that's driving project success by leading technical initiatives, resolving complex challenges, and aligning outcomes with client objectives. Your expertise will enhance profitability and o...

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1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$135K - $155K *

Deliver impactful educational experiences by building strategic partnerships and developing innovative medical education programs to enhance clinical outcomes and drive growth in healthcare training...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Business Services

$108K - $184K *

Advance the Provider Network operations by overseeing strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance, and enhancing provider relationships across multiple lines of business. Lead cross-departmental effort...

Florida, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$146K - $189K *

Partner with us to enhance our community health provider network. Leverage your expertise in provider relations and network management to drive growth, improve access to care, and support our mission...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $184K *

Champion strategic initiatives in Provider Network Operations, overseeing key functions like Provider Relations and Credentialing. Drive performance and compliance across Medicaid, Medicare, and Comme...

North Carolina, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $184K *

Empower the Provider Network Operations by leading strategic initiatives, enhancing provider relations, and ensuring compliance across multiple lines of business. Drive operational excellence and coll...

Virginia, USRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$108K - $184K *

Transform the future of healthcare provider networks by leading operational excellence, strategic initiatives, and cross-departmental collaboration to enhance provider relations and data management ac...

Georgia, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$78K - $128K *

Lead the product lifecycle for health plans, driving strategy, development, and market alignment. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance offerings and ensure compliance, while identifying...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Join a team that's dedicated to optimizing healthcare delivery through strategic leadership in Utilization Management. Drive excellence in clinical care and operational outcomes while ensuring complia...

Englewood, CORemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$125K - $150K *

Transform state performance by driving growth and profitability through strategic management of pricing, underwriting, and market analysis. Collaborate across departments to enhance compliance and eff...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$195K - $230K *

Drive growth by leading go-to-market strategies for TMC partnerships, building and executing plans from the ground up. Collaborate cross-functionally to influence product development and represent the...

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to operational excellence and employee development. As a Supervisor, you'll lead daily operations, manage performance, and ensure compliance while fostering a collaborativ...

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5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $130K *

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Roanoke, VARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $130K *

Champion the property accounting function by leading a remote team, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and enhancing processes across a diverse portfolio. Collaborate closely with operations to dr...

Knoxville, TNRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$115K - $130K *

Manage our property accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and controls while leading a team. Collaborate closely with operations to enhance processes and maintain compliance acros...

Greensboro, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Lead the Vendor Management Office, overseeing vendor governance, lifecycle management, and performance metrics. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure vendor services align with quality, compliance...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$116K - $194K *

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Bloomfield, CTRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$255K - $310K *

Lead a high-performing team to execute market access strategies, optimize payer engagement, and enhance product positioning. Drive collaboration across stakeholders to ensure effective reimbursement a...

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5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $122K *

Unlock potential by leading a dynamic accounting team, managing full-cycle accounting processes, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements in a fast-paced environment. Collaborate with fin...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Transform regulatory strategies by leading cross-functional teams to ensure timely submissions and compliance for our innovative gene therapy pipeline, driving excellence in pediatric neurodegenerativ...

New York, NYRemote

Yesterday

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to oversee portfolio health, ensuring quality and operational alignment across studies. Drive performance visibility, manage risks, and facilitate client governance while fostering...

Johnson City, TNRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $145K *

Lead the charge in driving client success by building trusted partnerships, understanding client objectives, and ensuring seamless delivery of services. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance sati...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$297K - $367K *

Grow your career with a pivotal role driving hospital data integration and compliance. Lead execution of clinical data operations, build relationships, and ensure secure data handling while shaping a...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Benefits do?question toggle

    A Director of Benefits leads the design, administration, and ongoing improvement of employee benefits programs. The role may oversee health and welfare plans, retirement benefits, leave programs, vendors, compliance, budgets, and employee communications.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Director, Benefits jobs?question toggle

    Employers generally look for significant benefits or human resources experience, leadership ability, and knowledge of benefits programs and applicable regulations. Many roles prefer a bachelor’s degree; some may value advanced degrees or professional certifications.

  • How much do Director of Benefits jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation varies by employer, location, industry, experience, and the scope of the role. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; consult individual listings for specific compensation information.

  • Where can I find Director, Benefits jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted Director, Benefits and related benefits leadership openings. Review each job listing for salary details, responsibilities, qualifications, and location.