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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$127K - $216K *

Champion risk adjustment initiatives by leading enterprise-wide programs, ensuring compliance and accuracy in data reporting. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes and enhance...

Tennessee, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Partner with senior leaders to align HR strategies with business goals, drive organizational effectiveness, and enhance associate experience. Lead initiatives that foster a high-performing culture and...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$125K - $150K *

Join us to drive strategic growth and foster strong partnerships, leveraging your expertise to optimize performance and generate new opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape imp...

Toronto, ONIn-Person

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Elevate partnerships by driving strategic growth and optimizing performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft actionable insights and generate new opportunities, ensuring long-term suc...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Champion strategic partnerships by driving growth, optimizing performance, and generating new opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver actionable insights and resolve challeng...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Drive strategic growth by managing partnerships and identifying new opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and deliver actionable insights, ensuring alignment a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Empower strategic growth by managing partnerships and driving innovative solutions. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and generate new opportunities, ensuring alignment a...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$93K - $116K *

Champion impactful social services by leading eligibility programs, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with policies. Drive strategic initiatives and foster community partnerships to enhance serv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$93K - $116K *

Lead impactful social services initiatives, overseeing eligibility programs and staff development. Drive operational excellence and ensure compliance while fostering community relationships to enhance...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$150K - $180K *

Accelerate your career by leading a dynamic sales team to drive IT security solutions. Collaborate with clients and partners to enhance sales strategies, mentor talent, and achieve regional objectives...

United StatesRemote

3 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$145K - $160K *

Lead the charge in transforming member support by defining strategy, enhancing team performance, and integrating AI solutions. Drive operational excellence while fostering a culture of empathy and acc...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$180K - $210K *

Lead the charge in financial forecasting and analysis, driving strategic decisions that enhance top-line performance. Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize SaaS met...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$180K - $210K *

Drive impactful financial analysis and forecasting to enhance business performance. Collaborate with senior leadership and teams to connect key SaaS metrics with strategic decisions, ensuring effectiv...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$90K - $110K *

Transform risk management practices by leading initiatives that enhance patient safety and compliance. Collaborate with clinical teams to develop effective policies and ensure a secure environment for...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Optimize risk management strategies by leading insurance programs, overseeing claims, and ensuring compliance. Collaborate across teams to protect assets and support business objectives in a dynamic e...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$186K - $250K *

Unlock potential by leading a high-performing HEOR team to drive payer engagement and market access strategies, translating complex data into actionable insights that enhance patient access to innovat...

Raleigh, NCRemote

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$110K - $135K *

Join a team that's redefining client satisfaction and service delivery in Health & Welfare benefits. Drive innovative strategies, manage vendor relationships, and optimize complex programs for large...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Champion innovative strategies to enhance client satisfaction and optimize complex Health & Welfare benefit programs while managing vendor relationships and delivering data-driven insights for large...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $135K *

Drive client satisfaction and optimize Health & Welfare benefit programs through innovative strategies, vendor management, and data analysis while ensuring compliance and effective communication with...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion the strategic direction of Retirement Benefits operations, leading a diverse team to ensure client satisfaction and regulatory compliance while driving efficiency throughout your assigned reg...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$125K - $150K *

Join us to lead the accounting function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting, consolidation, and compliance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance processes and suppor...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$116K - $167K *

Elevate donor engagement through strategic planned giving initiatives, overseeing marketing, estate administration, and stewardship. Collaborate across teams to enhance legacy giving and strengthen lo...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$168K - $240K *

Lead total rewards strategy for a complex global healthcare tech firm. Drive compensation and benefits governance, align workforce investment with business goals, and ensure compliance while fostering...

United StatesRemote

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  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of compensation and benefits by leading a dynamic team, managing strategic initiatives, and ensuring operational excellence in total rewards programs across the organization...

1 week ago

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

$175K - $200K *

Drive operational excellence by leading firmwide business functions, enhancing profitability, and fostering strategic growth across multiple offices while collaborating with executive leadership...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

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.