Director, Benefits Jobs

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.

What Does a Director of Benefits Do?

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.

Common Qualifications and Skills

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.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

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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$125K - $150K *

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze and evaluate value-based care impacts, translating strategic priorities into actionable insights that drive decision-making and improve healthcare ou...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$181K - $236K *

Champion clinical operations by leading strategic execution of clinical studies, ensuring compliance, quality, and timely delivery. Manage cross-functional teams and oversee vendor partnerships to ach...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$133K - $155K *

Elevate asset management by overseeing capital projects and ensuring operational efficiency across properties. Collaborate with leadership to maintain safety and compliance while optimizing resources...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$140K - $236K *

Advance client management strategies for self-funded healthcare partnerships, ensuring exceptional client retention and operational excellence. Lead a high-performing team while driving profitable gro...

Baltimore, MDRemote

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$140K - $236K *

Take ownership of client management for a diverse portfolio, ensuring client retention, profitable growth, and operational excellence while leading and developing a high-performing team of professiona...

4 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$160K - $190K *

Lead cross-functional teams to execute digital asset solutions, aligning strategy with delivery. Drive accountability, manage risks, and foster collaboration to ensure timely, budget-compliant project...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$160K - $190K *

Drive the charge in delivering innovative digital asset solutions by aligning cross-functional teams, managing execution, and ensuring strategic objectives are met. Foster collaboration and accountabi...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Shape the future of our manufacturing operations by enhancing leadership capabilities, implementing performance frameworks, and ensuring cultural alignment. Drive change initiatives and foster employe...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$197K - $241K *

Lead the project management function in a medical device environment, overseeing cross-functional initiatives and a team of project managers to ensure strategic alignment, risk management, and complia...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$197K - $241K *

Drive the project management function in a medical device environment, overseeing cross-functional initiatives, managing a team, and ensuring strategic alignment and execution of business objectives w...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$225K - $275K *

Transform legal strategies by providing expert counsel in asset management, focusing on private placements and asset-backed securities. Collaborate with management to navigate complex legal landscapes...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$225K - $275K *

Join a team that provides legal guidance for asset management, focusing on private placements and asset-backed securities. Collaborate with management to navigate complex legal issues and protect orga...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$100K - $120K *

Elevate clinical standards as a leader in child and adolescent behavioral health. Oversee program development, ensure quality patient care, and guide multidisciplinary teams in delivering trauma-infor...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$80K - $95K *

Transform client relationships by managing comprehensive benefits strategies, enhancing offerings, and delivering exceptional service. Leverage your expertise to guide clients through the benefits lif...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$141K - $219K *

Join a team that's dedicated to leading complex energy projects, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction while managing resources, contracts, and stakeholder engagement throughout the devel...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$250K - $300K *

Transform the future of identity and access management by leading strategic initiatives, modernizing legacy systems, and ensuring compliance with evolving security standards. Drive operational effecti...

RemoteRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$141K - $219K *

Manage complex project portfolios, ensuring financial success and client satisfaction. Collaborate across teams to oversee development phases, vendor management, and compliance, while delivering proje...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Drive enterprise growth by building relationships and navigating complex sales processes in regulated industries. Leverage your expertise to close deals and articulate our vision, ensuring alignment w...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$125K - $150K *

Drive revenue and profitability by leading business development efforts, executing strategic plans, and analyzing market trends to identify growth opportunities. Collaborate with senior leadership to...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$118K - $177K *

Transform employee benefits management by leading compliance and execution of health and welfare plans. Drive the annual enrollment process, enhance vendor relationships, and ensure regulatory adheren...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$118K - $177K *

Oversee the administration of health and welfare plans, ensuring compliance and leading the annual open enrollment. Drive project execution and vendor management while optimizing employee benefits and...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Join a dynamic team as a senior leader in Portfolio Management, driving strategic alignment and investment decisions. Lead initiatives that connect enterprise priorities with measurable outcomes, ensu...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of total rewards by leading innovative compensation and benefits programs. Collaborate with HR and business leaders to ensure competitive, compliant, and effective strategies that enh...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$149K - $224K *

Shape the future of healthcare solutions by leading the Consulting Services practice. Drive implementation success from discovery to stabilization, ensuring quality and adoption while guiding clients...

Mississauga, ONIn-Person

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$149K - $224K *

Lead the charge in transforming healthcare solutions by overseeing the entire implementation lifecycle, ensuring quality standards, and driving customer adoption through effective education and suppor...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Director of Benefits do?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    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?question toggle

    Search Ladders for vetted Director, Benefits and related benefits leadership openings. Review each job listing for salary details, responsibilities, qualifications, and location.