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.
Discover benefits leadership opportunities and review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details. Create or update your profile to make it easier to track relevant openings and pursue your next Director of Benefits role.
$150K - $225K *
Champion exceptional member experiences by leading operations and care teams. Design scalable systems that ensure consistent quality across all interactions, driving efficiency and accountability in a...
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$150K - $225K *
Drive operational excellence by leading care team operations and enhancing member experiences. Build scalable systems and processes to ensure consistent, high-quality interactions across all touchpoin...
2 weeks ago
$80K - $95K *
Champion comprehensive health and welfare benefits management, overseeing strategy, compliance, and administration for a multi-state workforce. Drive vendor partnerships and enhance employee experienc...
3 weeks ago
Global Benefits Practice Leader
$250K - $300K *
Drive growth and retention as a leader in Global Benefits consulting, guiding a team to deliver innovative solutions for mid-market clients. Shape strategies, enhance client satisfaction, and foster t...
1 week ago
Executive Director of Clinical Services
$100K - $120K *
Champion exceptional patient outcomes by leading a dedicated clinical team. Oversee operational practices, implement value-based care, and ensure efficiency within the care group to enhance patient ex...
5 days ago
Executive Director of Clinical Services
$100K - $120K *
Champion operational excellence by leading interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and implement value-based care practices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a co...
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$122K - $165K *
Join a team that's dedicated to overseeing financial operations, implementing budgets, and providing analytical support to enhance decision-making for leadership in a dynamic healthcare environment...
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$80K - $95K *
Elevate your career by leading a dynamic sales team to drive growth and implement strategic business development initiatives that enhance customer engagement and maximize revenue...
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$143K - $208K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy, ensuring performance and scalability across multiple facilities while driving cross-functional collaboration and continuous impr...
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$143K - $208K *
Champion enterprise-wide manufacturing strategy and performance, leading multi-facility operations to ensure scalability, safety, and quality. Collaborate cross-functionally to drive continuous improv...
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$110K - $130K *
Strategize and enhance employee benefits programs through data analysis, compliance, and vendor partnerships. Collaborate with HR and finance to optimize plan performance and improve employee experien...
1 week ago
$80K - $90K *
Take ownership of the benefits experience, optimizing programs and ensuring compliance while collaborating with teams to enhance employee engagement and support a dynamic workforce...
1 week ago
Director, Community Health Center Account Management
$110K - $130K *
Manage and optimize partnerships with Community Health Centers, ensuring alignment on clinical, operational, and financial goals while delivering exceptional patient outcomes through strategic oversig...
2 weeks ago
Implementation Project Manager
$90K - $110K *
Champion client success by leading complex implementations, managing risks, and ensuring operational readiness. Collaborate with executive stakeholders to deliver projects on time while maintaining hi...
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$85K - $90K *
Grow your career with a dedicated team providing consulting services to large clients. Leverage your benefits expertise to design effective group programs and deliver impactful solutions while managin...
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Director, Applications, Lab Systems
$181K - $291K *
Lead the charge in managing the full systems development lifecycle for enterprise applications, ensuring data quality and integrity while evolving best practices across healthcare operations and suppo...
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Director, Applications, Lab Systems
$181K - $291K *
Transform enterprise applications by leading the full systems development lifecycle, ensuring data quality and integrity while fostering best practices across healthcare operations and support service...
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Director - COS (Comprehensive Outsourcing Services) - NAS
$125K - $150K *
Lead the charge in transforming client service delivery by driving operational excellence, enhancing client relationships, and fostering high-performing teams to achieve strategic business goals and e...
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$88K - $105K *
Elevate property operations by leading a multifamily housing portfolio, driving excellence in maintenance, leasing, and resident services while ensuring financial performance and team development acro...
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$180K - $220K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing psychiatric services through leadership, clinical care, and collaboration. Drive impactful change while overseeing medical operations and providing expert psy...
2 weeks ago
Senior Director, Human Resources
$225K - $260K *
Lead the Human Resources function, guiding workforce strategy and organizational design. Collaborate with executive leaders to enhance HR programs, ensuring alignment with enterprise priorities and co...
5 days ago
$215K - $408K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing medical management and quality improvement. Collaborate with clinical teams to optimize patient care, support performance initiatives, and drive effective uti...
3 weeks ago
$215K - $408K *
Lead the charge in enhancing medical management and quality improvement. Drive utilization review, collaborate with providers, and implement performance initiatives to optimize care quality and cost-e...
4 weeks ago
$100K - $120K *
Unlock potential by leading daily operations, ensuring quality care, and fostering community relationships. Drive resident satisfaction and staff engagement while adhering to regulatory standards in a...
4 days ago
Director - Operational Excellence
$125K - $150K *
Join a dynamic team to drive operational excellence across multiple manufacturing sites, fostering continuous improvement strategies and Lean practices to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and produc...
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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.