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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Director, HEDIS and Quality Performance
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Regional Sales Director - Employee Benefits (Atlantic)
$70K - $125K *
Inspire growth by driving sales strategies for employee benefits across a defined territory. Build strong relationships with partners and employers, identify new opportunities, and lead the sales proc...
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Senior Manager, Benefits- Health & Welfare Programs
$134K - $223K *
Elevate your career by leading the design and administration of health and welfare benefit programs. Collaborate with stakeholders to enhance employee offerings, ensuring compliance and competitivenes...
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Director of Facilities Management
$110K - $130K *
Reimagine asset management by leading a dynamic team to enhance facility performance, drive profitability, and ensure operational excellence across multiple customer sites while fostering strategic pa...
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Director of Facilities Management
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Empower your career by leading asset management strategies across multiple sites. Drive performance, optimize operations, and enhance customer satisfaction while ensuring compliance and safety in a dy...
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Director of Facilities Management
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Join a dynamic team to oversee asset management strategies, ensuring optimal performance and profitability across multiple customer sites while leading a dedicated team in achieving operational excell...
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Director, Wealth Management Coach
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Join a dynamic team that empowers Wealth Management associates through coaching and support, driving client-focused financial solutions. Help enhance client relationships while promoting best practice...
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Director, Wealth Management Coach
$155K - $167K *
Transform client relationships by coaching Wealth Management associates to deliver tailored financial solutions, enhancing their skills through engagement, education, and strategic collaboration for o...
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Director, Wealth Management Coach
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Join a team that's dedicated to empowering Wealth Management associates through effective coaching and collaborative client interactions, fostering financial planning proficiency and enhancing sales p...
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Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the customer experience through strategic vendor management and operational excellence. Lead initiatives that drive performance, compliance, and continuous im...
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Assistant HR Director, Total Rewards
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Lead strategic initiatives in Total Rewards, overseeing compensation, classification, and benefits for 5,000 employees. Collaborate with HR leadership to enhance market competitiveness and ensure equi...
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Director, Wealth Management Coach
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Transform the financial advising landscape by coaching Wealth Management associates, enhancing client engagement, and driving success through strategic collaboration and expert guidance on comprehensi...
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Director, Wealth Management Coach
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Transform client engagement by coaching Wealth Management associates to enhance their advisory skills, ensuring tailored financial solutions that align with clients' long-term financial goals and aspi...
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Director, Complex accounting and special projects
$149K - $182K *
Join a dynamic team as you lead complex accounting initiatives, providing strategic guidance on IFRS and financial reporting. Collaborate with senior leaders to enhance governance and drive informed d...
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Division Director of Contracts
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Director, Finance Transformation & AI
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Director, Finance Transformation & AI
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Join a dynamic team as you lead Finance transformation initiatives, leveraging AI and modern technologies to enhance decision-making and drive impactful business outcomes across Finance and Revenue Ma...
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Lead operational excellence in a multi-site healthcare environment, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and quality in patient care. Drive strategic initiatives and foster collaboration across teams to e...
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Managing Director - United States Practice
$210K - $250K *
Pioneer transformative client solutions and drive business growth as a senior leader. Manage diverse portfolios, foster strategic partnerships, and nurture team talent to deliver exceptional outcomes...
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Senior Director, Client Growth & Strategy, HHS
$200K - $250K *
Champion growth strategies across HHS, leveraging deep market knowledge and relationships to drive business development, capture, and delivery in a dynamic federal health environment...
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Drive the successful implementation of a Title III grant project, overseeing operations, managing resources, and collaborating across departments to enhance student retention and institutional effecti...
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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.