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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$90K - $170K *

Join a team that's driving strategic sales in TMS, WMS, and SaaS solutions. Lead initiatives to achieve sales targets, develop customer relationships, and promote innovative technology offerings while...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$242K - $303K *

Join as the primary privacy leader to manage and enhance an enterprise-wide privacy program while navigating complex regulations. Collaborate across departments to drive compliance, innovation, and ef...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$195K - $240K *

Champion the growth of NeoCloud sales by building a dedicated team and strategy to secure key accounts, drive long-term contracts, and enhance customer relationships in a dynamic, AI-driven market...

United StatesRemote

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$228K - $285K *

Shape the future of market access by leading strategic account initiatives, fostering key relationships, and driving collaboration across teams to enhance product access and reimbursement in the oncol...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$200K - $270K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

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San Francisco, CARemote

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Transform your career by driving strategic partnerships in healthcare. Leverage your extensive relationships within benefits consulting to influence and expand business opportunities while collaborati...

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$150K - $200K *

Accelerate progress at strategic Federal Civilian accounts by driving growth, developing relationships, and leading capture efforts. Leverage market knowledge to identify opportunities and enhance mis...

Washington, DCRemote

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$130K - $150K *

Drive operational excellence by overseeing day-to-day functions and enhancing processes to ensure high-quality deliverables. Collaborate across teams to boost performance and elevate patient satisfact...

Columbia, MDRemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$225K - $265K *

Transform healthcare interoperability by leading product strategy and market growth. Leverage deep industry insights to enhance payer-provider collaboration, drive operational excellence, and oversee...

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4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $130K *

Transform business development in the Assisted Living market by driving customer acquisition and growth initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute sales plans and support revenue...

Philadelphia, PARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$173K - $200K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K - $180K *

Lead national physician engagement and business development for a fertility pharmacy, managing a multi-layered team to drive growth and build executive relationships across clinics and provider networ...

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6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $150K *

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1 week ago

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$150K - $180K *

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Cambridge, MARemote

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $231K *

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Chicago, ILRemote

4 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$149K - $248K *

Lead the transformation of Workday Financial Management, ensuring effective design and implementation across finance and enterprise processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize ERP c...

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2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Business Services

$113K - $170K *

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New York, NYRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Optimize our Dayforce systems strategy while managing stakeholder relationships. You'll guide HRIS functions, lead an offshore analyst, and ensure effective implementations to drive organizational eff...

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4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$140K - $150K *

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Boston, MARemote

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K *

Oversee a dynamic team to execute media strategies, optimize campaigns, and ensure resource alignment with business goals, driving performance and compliance across various advertising channels...

New York, NYRemote

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$150K - $180K *

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$115K - $120K *

Lead the charge in driving operational excellence and strategic enablement across global Inside Sales teams, enhancing commercial effectiveness and delivering exceptional client value through innovati...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$165K - $264K *

Pioneer cross-functional collaboration to manage IS projects, ensuring successful implementation and support of applications, upgrades, and integrations while overseeing budgets and resources across S...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

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.

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