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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Join us to lead product strategy and development, driving innovation and performance in healthcare solutions. Collaborate cross-functionally to align business needs with customer expectations and ensu...
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Drive exceptional living experiences for seniors by leading a dedicated team, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and resident satisfaction in a vibrant community setting. Make a m...
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Shape the future of employee benefits administration by overseeing programs for U.S. and Canadian teams. Leverage your expertise in ADP Workforce Now to enhance the open enrollment process and ensure...
1 week ago
$110K - $130K *
Drive impactful cross-functional projects by translating objectives into actionable plans. Lead initiatives from definition to implementation, ensuring alignment and accountability across teams and st...
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Employee Benefits Advisor - Insurance Producer
$100K - $150K *
Transform your career by driving new business in a dynamic environment. As a key player, you'll build relationships and manage the full sales cycle, contributing to your success and the team's growth...
5 days ago
$88K - $105K *
Shape the future of employee benefits by leading a dynamic team, managing programs, and ensuring competitive, cost-effective solutions that align with strategic HR objectives while enhancing employee...
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Director of Total Rewards & People Operations
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Transform the people operations landscape by leading total rewards strategy and execution. Drive AI-enabled processes while ensuring operational excellence and compliance, all while fostering a cultur...
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Join a team that's redefining People Operations by leading global service delivery, enhancing employee experiences, and driving operational excellence across Talent Acquisition and People processes fo...
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Medical Director, Utilization Management
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Director, Corporate Development
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Drive corporate growth by leading acquisition strategies, managing transactions, and conducting financial analyses. Collaborate across teams to assess opportunities and mentor analysts, shaping the fu...
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Regional Director, Group Benefits Sales
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Grow a high-performing sales team while driving strategic growth in the Group Benefits sector. Build strong relationships with brokers and clients, leveraging insights to enhance performance and deliv...
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Accelerate progress at the forefront of pharmacy operations, leading a dedicated team to ensure compliance, enhance patient care, and optimize workflow in a dynamic healthcare environment...
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Advance community success by leading operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of excellence. Drive resident care, financial performance, and team development while building strong exte...
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Drive operational excellence by leading a 150+ member team, optimizing workflows, and enhancing member experiences through strategic program development and data-driven insights...
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Empower our audit team by leading the internal control program, ensuring compliance with SOX, and enhancing operational efficiency. Collaborate with senior leaders to assess risks and mentor junior st...
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Executive Director, People Business Partnership
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Empower organizational growth by leading the People Business Partner team, translating business strategies into effective workforce and talent priorities, and enhancing leadership effectiveness across...
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Executive Director, People Business Partnership
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Shape organizational strategy by leading the People Business Partner team, translating business needs into workforce and talent priorities, and enhancing leadership effectiveness to drive growth and p...
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Lead a dedicated team in effective property management, ensuring optimal operations, tenant relations, and collaboration with social services to enhance community living standards and uphold organizat...
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Optimize property management and operations by leading a dedicated team, ensuring tenant satisfaction, and fostering community partnerships while maintaining compliance with housing regulations and fi...
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Lead the charge in optimizing sales operations by driving strategy, forecasting, and process improvements. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and ensure the sales organiza...
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Associate Director, Insurance Compliance
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Drive compliance excellence by leading insurance operations, optimizing processes, and mitigating risks across a commercial loan servicing portfolio while ensuring adherence to regulatory and investor...
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Director of Finance, Medicare Strategy and Operations
$206K - $266K *
Drive your career forward as you guide financial planning initiatives, manage internal audits, oversee budgets and forecasts, and lead strategic financial analysis efforts for continuous improvement a...
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Redefine operational excellence by leading process improvement initiatives, ensuring effective change management, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to enhance business workflows and drive s...
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Accelerate progress at the intersection of technology and operations, driving process excellence and innovation. Lead cross-functional teams to enhance workflows, implement change management, and esta...
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Associate Director, Operations- Center for Therapeutic Genectics
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Elevate operational excellence by leading strategic initiatives and financial management across multiple institutions. Collaborate with senior leadership to drive goals, enhance partnerships, and ensu...
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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.