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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$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...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$105K - $165K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic financial planning and analysis across diverse business units. Drive insights, enhance reporting processes, and partner with leadership to optimize decision-ma...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$171K - $245K *

Join a team that's driving patient access through strategic leadership of regional Therapy Access Managers, optimizing operations while ensuring compliant support for healthcare practitioners across m...

RemoteRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $180K *

Manage the product line of a flagship revenue integrity system, overseeing operations, feature development, and client communication to enhance product success while leading a dedicated team in a fast...

United StatesRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $155K *

Shape the future of HR technology by leading strategy, governance, and optimization of HRIS. Drive operational excellence, enhance user experience, and ensure compliance while managing a high-performi...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$220K - $280K *

Lead the charge in medical strategy excellence, overseeing team growth and client relationships while translating complex medical insights into actionable brand strategies across diverse therapeutic a...

New York, NYRemote

3 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$120K - $125K *

Lead the charge in mobilizing significant carbon transactions across Latin America, managing multi-stakeholder relationships and driving strategic initiatives to support forest protection programs und...

United StatesRemote

2 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Champion operational excellence in Transaction Tax Compliance, leading a high-performing team to ensure regulatory adherence, risk management, and continuous improvement while collaborating with execu...

Oregon, USRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$150K - $180K *

Unlock potential by driving sales strategy and value analysis, partnering with cross-functional teams to enhance proposals, pricing, and contracts. Lead market research and client engagement to optimi...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$80K - $90K *

Champion project success by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication. Drive seamless implementation experiences while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver value-dri...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $180K *

Drive the transformation of HR operations by leading UKG Pro implementation, optimizing processes, and enhancing analytics capabilities across a multi-state environment, ensuring seamless employee lif...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$83K - $118K *

Unlock your potential by leading complex IT/SaaS projects, driving execution, and enhancing business processes. Collaborate with diverse teams to ensure project success while utilizing Agile methodolo...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$171K - $326K *

Shape the future of customer experience by leading ICHRA product strategy and operational excellence. Leverage market insights and partner across functions to deliver innovative solutions that enhance...

Missouri, USRemote

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$142K - $168K *

Transform client experiences by leveraging deep expertise in healthcare solutions. Lead strategic initiatives, enhance client relationships, and drive impactful outcomes for high-value accounts throug...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead strategic direction and operational excellence for a software business, driving growth, profitability, and high-performing teams while ensuring customer satisfaction and innovation across all fun...

CanadaRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$82K - $111K *

Serve as the primary client liaison, driving satisfaction and retention while fostering partnerships and implementing effective client strategies for healthcare products. Collaborate cross-functionall...

United StatesRemote

1 month ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $135K *

Create strategic account plans and drive revenue growth by leading expansion discussions and managing a diverse portfolio of commercial accounts, ensuring alignment and collaboration with cross-functi...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$207K - $311K *

Shape the future of our global GTM strategy by leading capacity planning, territory design, and incentive structures, driving growth and operational excellence across Sales and Customer Success framew...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$95K - $115K *

Elevate project delivery by leading cross-functional teams in Interactive Response Technology, ensuring client satisfaction and timely execution while managing risks and fostering continuous improveme...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$120K - $150K *

Accelerate progress at a large-scale automation project as the executive leader driving end-to-end delivery, ensuring scope, schedule, and quality align with customer expectations and business objecti...

Franklin, TNRemote

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$150K - $180K *

Drive the future of portfolio management by leading AI-enabled product strategies. Collaborate across teams to transform insights into actionable decisions, ensuring customer success and product adopt...

Jersey City, NJRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$87K - $157K *

Unlock compliance excellence by managing auditing, monitoring, and reporting processes to ensure adherence to regulatory standards and enhance operational efficiency across contracts and collaboration...

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4 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing competitive oncology strategies, ensuring client needs are met through collaboration and expertise. Drive business development and enhance client relations while overseei...

Raleigh, NCRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $300K *

Shape the finance and accounting infrastructure, ensuring accurate financials and compliance. Collaborate with teams to manage bordereaux data, oversee reinsurance accounting, and establish robust fin...

United StatesRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$135K - $160K *

Empower organizational success by aligning HR strategies with business goals. Collaborate with leaders to enhance talent development, drive engagement, and foster a high-performance culture while navi...

Indiana, USRemote

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 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.