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 the quality of senior living by managing operations, ensuring compliance, and fostering a positive culture. Lead a dedicated team to enhance resident experiences through our core pillars while...
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$115K *
Lead the charge in managing complex liability claims, ensuring strategic execution and high-quality outcomes. Oversee vendor performance, legal coordination, and stakeholder communication while drivin...
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Lead complex healthcare capital programs, ensuring project success and client satisfaction. Oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage strategic relationships, and drive operational excellence while ment...
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$90K - $110K *
Transform the lives of residents by leading operations at a vibrant assisted living community. Drive financial performance, enhance customer satisfaction, and cultivate a high-performing team while en...
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$90K - $110K *
Transform the operations of a vibrant assisted living community by leading a dedicated team, ensuring high occupancy and financial performance while fostering a safe and engaging environment for resid...
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Senior Director, Delivery Lead
$173K - $302K *
Lead cross-functional teams to deliver complex projects on time and within budget. Manage schedules, financials, and stakeholder relationships while addressing risks and ensuring client satisfaction a...
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$80K - $95K *
Architect comprehensive payroll and benefits strategies, ensuring compliance and efficiency. Lead payroll processing and benefits administration while mentoring a dedicated team to enhance employee sa...
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$110K - $130K *
Champion strategic growth by driving complex cybersecurity sales, building executive relationships, and leveraging a diverse partner ecosystem to deliver tailored solutions for enterprise clients...
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$110K - $130K *
Join a team that's driving strategic growth in cybersecurity consulting. Leverage executive relationships and a diverse partner ecosystem to close complex deals and build long-term accounts, all while...
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Director, External Data Acquisition and Delivery
$183K - $305K *
Shape the future of external data acquisition and delivery, leading strategic initiatives and cross-functional collaborations to ensure data integrity and compliance across diverse therapeutic areas...
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Director, External Data Acquisition and Delivery
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Lead strategic initiatives for external data acquisition and governance, ensuring data quality and compliance across therapeutic areas. Drive innovation in data management and develop a high-performin...
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Workers Compensation Claims Manager
$90K - $110K *
Empower a dynamic claims team by overseeing workers' compensation processes, ensuring compliance, and enhancing client relations. Lead operations, manage litigated claims, and drive performance metric...
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Director, Managing Director- 401K Relationship Manager
$95K - $186K *
Join a team that's dedicated to building strong client relationships while leading strategic initiatives in the retirement industry. Leverage your expertise to educate clients, resolve issues, and dri...
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$62K - $150K *
Lead the charge in managing properties and staff, ensuring exceptional tenant relations, financial oversight, and operational excellence while maintaining company assets and fostering a collaborative...
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Director, Operations - Americas
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Join a dynamic team to lead multi-site logistics operations, driving performance and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with site leaders and executives to foster a culture of accountability and conti...
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$150K - $180K *
Join us in leading the development and execution of comprehensive risk management strategies. Collaborate with executive leadership to identify and mitigate enterprise risks, ensuring organizational r...
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Lead the charge in developing and implementing risk management strategies to identify, assess, and mitigate enterprise risks, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance requirements w...
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Join us to lead community engagement and program oversight, fostering partnerships and ensuring quality service delivery. Drive strategic initiatives and financial management while supporting staff de...
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$80K - $100K *
Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing financial operations and reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial management, streamline workflows, and support decisio...
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$248K - $299K *
Shape the future of drug safety by leading global risk management efforts, conducting comprehensive safety evaluations, and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with cross-functional tea...
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$170K - $218K *
Accelerate progress at a dynamic organization by leading HR operations, aligning strategies with business goals, and enhancing company culture through innovative HR practices and process improvements...
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Assistant Director, Wealth Accounting
$108K - $162K *
Support the financial accounting functions for investment product subsidiaries, ensuring compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards. Lead process improvements and collaborate across departments to...
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$185K - $235K *
Drive treasury operations by enhancing cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and banking relationships. Collaborate across departments to ensure financial visibility and support informed decision-maki...
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Director, Government Relations
$114K - $163K *
Lead the charge in shaping federal policy by developing advocacy strategies, building relationships with lawmakers, and representing the organization in high-stakes discussions to influence legislatio...
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Champion the social well-being of residents by leading the Social Services Department, ensuring compliance with standards while addressing individual emotional and social needs through effective plann...
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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.