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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$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
$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
$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
Director, CareFirst Administrators - Strategic Client Management (Remote)
$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...
4 weeks ago
Director, CareFirst Administrators - Strategic Client Management (Remote)
$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
$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
$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
Director of People & Organizational Development
$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...
Reposted 5 days ago
$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
$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
Sr Director, Associate General Counsel
$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
Sr Director, Associate General Counsel
$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
$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
$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
Project Director, Project Development
$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
Senior Director, Identity and Access Management
$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...
3 weeks ago
Project Director, Project Development
$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
Sales Director (Financial Services) (Copy)
$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
$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
Senior Benefits Program Manager
$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
Senior Benefits Program Manager
$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
$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
$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
Director, Healthcare Consulting Services
$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...
3 weeks ago
Director, Healthcare Consulting Services
$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...
3 weeks ago
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.