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.
Discover benefits leadership opportunities and review each listing for its responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation details. Create or update your profile to make it easier to track relevant openings and pursue your next Director of Benefits role.
$113K - $210K *
Shape the future of sponsor analytics by leading a high-performing team to deliver actionable insights and reporting, enhancing decision-making for plan sponsors and driving healthier outcomes across...
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$113K - $210K *
Empower your career by leading the Sponsor Analytics function, delivering actionable insights and strategic reporting to enhance benefits programs and improve health outcomes for Canadians through dat...
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$113K - $210K *
Transform your career by leading the Sponsor Analytics function, delivering actionable insights and reporting to enhance benefits programs and improve health outcomes for Canadians. Drive innovation a...
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$208K - $250K *
Join a team that's dedicated to delivering exceptional primary care while enjoying a balanced work-life schedule. Contribute your expertise in a supportive environment with ample resources and opportu...
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Sr. Director, Project Valuation & Analytics
$230K - $275K *
Shape the future of renewable energy by leading financial evaluations and strategic analyses for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, collaborating across teams to optimize portfolio valu...
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Sr. Director, Project Valuation & Analytics
$230K - $275K *
Manage comprehensive financial evaluations for utility-scale solar and BESS projects, delivering strategic insights and supporting investment decisions throughout project lifecycles while fostering cr...
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$350K - $400K *
Shape your career by leading compensation strategies for AI/ML and tech teams. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to design competitive pay structures that attract and retain top talent in a fa...
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Director of Business Process Excellence
$155K - $205K *
Champion process excellence by optimizing workflows and driving cross-functional improvements. Collaborate with teams to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs, and elevate service quality throu...
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Associate Director of Ambulatory Operations
$110K - $130K *
Drive operational excellence in ambulatory practices, ensuring patient-centered care and fiscal viability. Collaborate with leadership to enhance strategic, operational, and financial performance whil...
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$71K - $93K *
Drive exceptional member service by overseeing daily operations, coaching team members, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. Foster a culture of continuous improvement while collaborating w...
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$100K - $120K *
Empower product innovation by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to define requirements, prioritize solutions, and drive measurable outcomes in chemical and workp...
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$110K - $130K *
Lead product initiatives by transforming complex challenges into actionable solutions, collaborating across teams to prioritize and deliver impactful outcomes in chemical and workplace safety, while d...
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$95K - $115K *
Join a team that's dedicated to transforming complex challenges into innovative product solutions. You'll lead initiatives in Chemical & Workplace Safety, collaborating across functions to drive measu...
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Transform product strategy in Chemical & Workplace Safety by leading initiatives from discovery to delivery. Collaborate across teams to balance customer needs and business goals, driving measurable o...
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Director of Agent Product Management, Mid-Market Accounts
$150K - $180K *
Join us to lead and scale teams serving Mid-Market customers, driving performance and efficiency while developing processes and metrics that enhance customer experience and operational success...
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$90K - $110K *
Advance organizational success by leading HR strategies, ensuring compliance, and enhancing employee engagement across all departments while overseeing critical HR functions such as recruitment, train...
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$155K - $175K *
Drive financial planning and analysis to enhance profitability, support expansion, and manage cash flow. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate financial insights into actionable recomme...
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Director, Americas Regional Construction Delivery
$250K - $275K *
Shape the future of capital project execution across North and Latin America, leading a dynamic team to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery while collaborating with stakeholders and navigating complex...
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Director, Americas Regional Construction Delivery
$250K - $275K *
Lead strategic capital project execution across North and Latin America, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align operations and drive seamless integratio...
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Director, Americas Regional Construction Delivery
$250K - $275K *
Empower your career by leading capital project execution across North and Latin America. Drive strategic governance, manage multi-market teams, and ensure seamless integration of operations for high-p...
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Managing Director, Business Development
$160K - $200K *
Lead and shape business development strategies to drive growth in the Manufacturing and Distribution sector. Collaborate with partners to expand client relationships and enhance market presence throug...
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Manager of Enrollment Services
$80K - $95K *
Innovate enrollment processes by leading teams to ensure timely, compliant transactions across various health plan channels. Drive operational efficiency and strategic initiatives while fostering a co...
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$90K - $215K *
Drive operational excellence by leading cross-functional teams to enhance media planning and execution. Leverage strategic insights and project management skills to optimize resources and exceed clien...
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$90K - $215K *
Develop and implement strategic operations processes to enhance client deliverables, ensuring efficiency across creative, financial, and data operations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to dri...
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Director, Institutional Giving
$95K - $115K *
Elevate your career by leading institutional fundraising efforts to drive impactful change. Collaborate with diverse teams to secure significant investments that enhance community health, education, a...
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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.