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.
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.
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.
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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Elevate your career by ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with GAAP and statutory standards. Collaborate across business units, analyze key financial trends, and manage audit prepara...
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Lead the charge in strategic risk management, ensuring compliance and protecting assets through effective policies, assessments, and collaboration across departments to enhance operational integrity a...
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Transform the employee experience by leading strategic HR initiatives that empower a diverse workforce and drive engagement across the organization, fostering a culture of growth and sustainability wi...
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Employee Benefits Sr. Account Manager
$95K - $120K *
Shape the future of employee benefits management by expertly overseeing complex client accounts, providing strategic guidance, and ensuring exceptional service delivery while fostering client relation...
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Lead a dynamic team in delivering cost consulting services across diverse projects. Collaborate with senior management to enhance performance, drive business development, and ensure client satisfactio...
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Unlock potential by leading strategic IT initiatives, optimizing resources, and ensuring secure systems operation while transforming business needs into innovative tech solutions for growth and effici...
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Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing project development teams, driving solar and energy storage initiatives from concept to execution. Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure project s...
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Director | Family Preservation
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Champion the Family Preservation Services program, leading staff and fostering partnerships with community and governmental agencies while ensuring compliance with regulations and quality care for fam...
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$156K - $215K *
Empower quality engineering excellence by leading strategic initiatives across diverse technology portfolios. Drive modernization, enhance automation, and foster collaboration to ensure high-quality s...
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Director, Member Services, Medicaid
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Transform quality engineering practices by leading strategic initiatives across technology portfolios, enhancing delivery quality, and fostering team performance through innovative automation and AI i...
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Director, Member Services, Medicaid
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Champion quality engineering excellence across diverse technology portfolios, leading teams to enhance delivery quality, automate testing, and drive continuous improvement. Collaborate with cross-func...
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Director, Member Services, Medicaid
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Shape the future of quality engineering by leading strategic initiatives across technology portfolios. Drive team performance, embed quality practices, and enhance delivery speed and stability through...
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Manager, Employee Benefits - Human Resources
$102K - $135K *
Champion employee benefits excellence by leading strategy, administration, and compliance for comprehensive programs. Drive operational efficiency and enhance employee experience across health, retire...
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Director, Payer Growth & Strategic Partnership - 3196
$125K - $150K *
Champion growth by optimizing payer partnerships and driving strategic initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance contract performance and ensure operational excellence, while fos...
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Director Application, Data & Integration
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Take ownership of enterprise application, data, and integration capabilities, driving innovation and efficiency through modern engineering practices and AI-assisted development while leading a multidi...
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Elevate the Epic Payer Program by leading strategy, governance, and optimization initiatives. Collaborate across teams to drive innovation, enhance provider collaboration, and ensure technology invest...
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Transform financial operations by overseeing reporting, compliance, and long-term planning. Drive decisions through meticulous data analysis while managing staff and ensuring adherence to regulatory s...
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Advance your career by establishing a robust FP&A function in a dynamic entertainment company. Lead financial planning, forecasting, and analysis to support strategic growth initiatives and drive impa...
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Oversee financial operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and driving strategic decision-making through data analysis. Elevate revenue management and ensure regulatory adherence while supervising bi...
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Director, Precision Health Practice
$150K - $180K *
Empower your career by leading innovative population health strategies that enhance client outcomes and drive organizational success. Collaborate with a high-performing team to deliver data-driven sol...
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Director, Health and Welfare Growth Enablement
$95K - $186K *
Join a team that's driving growth in health and welfare benefits administration. You'll enhance client engagement, develop go-to-market strategies, and ensure seamless product deployment while collabo...
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Join a team that's driving complex, cross-functional projects to modernize claims processes. As a Project Director, you'll lead initiatives, manage risks, and ensure alignment with organizational goal...
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Join a team that's leading complex, cross-functional projects to drive claims modernization. Oversee governance, reporting, and stakeholder engagement while ensuring alignment with organizational obje...
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Lead complex, cross-functional projects to drive successful implementation and alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to manage risks, ensure governan...
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Lead complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to drive strategic direction, manage risks, and achieve succe...
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What does a Director of Benefits do?
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?
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?
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?
Search Ladders for vetted Director, Benefits and related benefits leadership openings. Review each job listing for salary details, responsibilities, qualifications, and location.