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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$126K - $200K *

Transform the Safety Assessment department by leading GLP compliance, developing strategic plans, and ensuring operational excellence while mentoring staff and engaging with clients to meet their need...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$170K - $195K *

Join a dynamic team as you lead Revenue Operations, driving strategy and execution for sales and renewals. Collaborate across departments to enhance processes, optimize technology, and ensure accurate...

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4 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Education, Government & Non-Profit

$125K - $150K *

Empower organizational excellence by leading strategic initiatives in process optimization and continuous improvement across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and enhancin...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$100K - $120K *

Empower your career by overseeing psychiatric emergency services and outreach programs. Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure quality patient care and effective grant management in a dynamic, 24...

1 week ago

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

$95K - $115K *

Innovate cross-functional collaboration to enhance operational efficiency, drive strategic initiatives, and implement effective solutions across business units while ensuring quality and performance s...

4 days ago

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

$141K - $231K *

Lead enterprise-wide data access provisioning and governance operations, ensuring secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks. Collaborate with technical teams to optimize governance technologies...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$141K - $231K *

Join a team that's driving data governance excellence by managing enterprise-wide access provisioning operations, ensuring secure and compliant access through advanced RBAC frameworks and cloud data p...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$127K - $208K *

Grow your career with a leadership role overseeing data governance and access provisioning. Drive secure, compliant access through RBAC frameworks while managing technical teams and enhancing operatio...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Join a dynamic team to lead legal administration services, managing paralegals and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while enhancing client relationships and operational efficiency...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$95K - $115K *

Advance your career by leading the design and management of total rewards programs that attract and retain top talent while ensuring compliance and competitiveness in compensation and benefits across...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$140K - $160K *

Create and execute a dynamic communications strategy to elevate brand visibility, manage press relations, and craft compelling narratives that resonate across media channels, ensuring alignment with m...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$125K - $150K *

Lead the charge in optimizing payer reimbursement strategies to enhance revenue integrity and growth. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex data into actionable insights, drivin...

1 week ago

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

$100K - $120K *

Transform the medical transportation landscape by leading operations and developing teams. Engage in hands-on training and mentorship to prepare for a pivotal leadership role, driving community impact...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$93K *

Join a team that's dedicated to excellence in accounting and finance. Oversee financial operations, produce timely statements, and guide staff while ensuring best practices for client associations. Dr...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$140K - $155K *

Empower teams by leading project management initiatives, enhancing processes, and fostering collaboration across departments to drive agency success and client satisfaction...

3 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$100K - $120K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing the resident experience through strong leadership and operational excellence. In this hands-on role, you'll oversee community departments, ensuring satisfacti...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$150K - $180K *

Drive client success and growth by leading high-performing teams, enhancing relationships, and executing strategic initiatives. Collaborate with executives to translate vision into impactful results w...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Advance client partnerships by driving growth and leading high-performing teams. You'll translate strategy into results while fostering collaboration and innovation, ensuring strong client retention a...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$192K - $307K *

Join a dynamic team to lead OT cybersecurity strategy, ensuring operational resilience and risk management across global manufacturing environments while driving cross-functional collaboration and inn...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team to develop and oversee data-driven solutions, ensuring optimized campaign delivery and performance. Collaborate across digital media and analytics to drive innovation and operation...

4 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Lead the charge in enhancing customer operations by optimizing service delivery, managing order processes, and fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure exceptional customer experiences in a...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$180K - $220K *

Shape the future of geriatric care by providing clinical leadership and oversight. Drive quality improvement initiatives, mentor medical staff, and ensure exceptional outcomes for older adults in a co...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Hospitals & Medical Centers

$150K - $160K *

Champion the standardization and optimization of addressable media workflows, ensuring consistent investment processes and governance across agencies. Drive operational excellence and scalability in i...

4 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$110K - $130K *

Champion a culture of safety by leading Health & Safety initiatives across manufacturing operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and driving continuous improvement in safety performance and t...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$105K - $190K *

Transform business opportunities by building relationships and driving initial sales. Leverage existing networks and databases to create qualified leads, nurture prospects, and ensure seamless handoff...

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

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.