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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$75K - $135K *

Shape healthcare delivery by supervising a utilization management team, ensuring quality adherence to standards. Drive process improvements while mentoring staff in effective care management strategie...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Optimize financial planning and analysis processes, driving insights and strategic decision-making across multiple business units. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance forecast accuracy and suppor...

North Carolina, USRemote

Today

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$175K - $200K *

Lead the charge in developing integrated media strategies and client partnerships across pharmaceutical and life sciences accounts, driving business growth and ensuring exceptional delivery and client...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$85K - $100K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$156K - $195K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$170K - $200K *

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1 week ago

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$232K - $348K *

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$75K - $90K *

Transform financial insights into strategic initiatives, supporting planning and analysis as the organization scales. Collaborate across teams to enhance budget management, reporting, and performance...

United StatesRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$95K - $115K *

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Port Washington, NYRemote

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$235K - $294K *

Lead and mentor a high-performing design team, driving product design strategy and delivering user-centric solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance customer experiences and foster a culture...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$190K - $200K *

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$165K - $175K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$101K - $192K *

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$88K - $141K *

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5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$200K - $220K *

Lead the charge in building and managing a comprehensive reinsurance data pipeline while developing sophisticated models for pricing, reserving, and capital optimization. Collaborate with cross-functi...

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3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$261K - $367K *

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1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$110K - $140K *

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Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Partner with us to drive successful Workday implementations and support project delivery. Collaborate with clients and consultants to ensure exceptional service and project health while contributing t...

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3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$150K - $175K *

Accelerate growth through strategic demand generation and integrated marketing campaigns. Collaborate with Sales and Product teams to optimize the pipeline, drive revenue, and enhance customer engagem...

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3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$190K - $240K *

Accelerate progress at strategic partnerships in the NAMER region by identifying, onboarding, and managing key partners. Drive revenue growth through collaboration, enablement, and relationship manage...

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2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$80K - $95K *

Join a team that's shaping the future of recruiting in a fast-paced startup. You'll own the full-cycle hiring process for both technical and non-technical roles, collaborating closely with leadership...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $150K *

Lead the strategy and execution of marketing programs to enhance member experience throughout their journey, ensuring clear communication and engagement across all touchpoints while collaborating with...

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2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$175K - $210K *

Join a team that's transforming financial oversight globally, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Lead accounting processes, enhance internal controls, and drive automation while mentoring a high-perf...

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1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$234K - $322K *

Transform global revenue accounting and order-to-cash processes in a dynamic healthcare environment. Lead a high-performing team, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and driving systems improvements fo...

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6 days ago

  •   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.

  • 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.