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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$175K - $200K *

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

Today

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

$85K - $102K *

Lead the charge in overseeing facility operations, ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering exceptional care and enhancing resident satisfaction. Drive financial success and foster a coll...

Today

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

$90K - $95K *

Oversee Front Office operations, ensuring guest satisfaction and quality service. Lead and train staff, manage guest interactions, and implement operational improvements to enhance profitability and s...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$161K - $210K *

Elevate workforce management by leading recruitment, onboarding, and performance strategies. Drive clinician readiness and productivity while ensuring quality care through data-driven decision-making...

United StatesRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $145K *

Drive strategic HR initiatives as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, translating business goals into effective talent strategies. Collaborate across teams to enhance organizational effectiveness and...

1 week ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading strategic HR initiatives across multiple states, ensuring compliance and efficiency while managing a diverse offshore team to enhance employee experiences and operationa...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K - $180K *

Champion the deployment of AI agents in healthcare workflows. Lead a high-performing team to enhance customer-specific implementations, ensuring reliable delivery and continuous improvement across ope...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$90K - $110K *

Join a dynamic team as you drive strategic client relationships, deliver expert consulting, and lead impactful benefits strategies. Shape the future of health and welfare programs while ensuring clien...

4 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$125K - $150K *

Elevate human resources strategies across multiple clinics, partnering with leadership to enhance workforce planning, employee engagement, and talent management. Lead a dedicated HR team to ensure com...

1 week ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Elevate payroll operations by leading a multi-state team, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with Finance and HR to enhance processes and support organizational gro...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$120K - $135K *

Drive impactful data governance and engineering initiatives, leading a multidisciplinary team to establish a reliable data foundation. Collaborate across functions to ensure data integrity and alignme...

Surrey, BCIn-Person

6 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$110K - $130K *

Champion HR strategy by overseeing operations, payroll, benefits, and talent acquisition. Engage with leadership to enhance employee experience and ensure compliance across all HR functions while mana...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Energy & Utilities

$136K - $177K *

Drive strategic business support and executive assistance for senior leadership, managing complex schedules, communications, and operational tasks to enhance organizational efficiency and effectivenes...

5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

$150K - $180K *

Transform the accounting landscape by leading a dynamic team, ensuring operational excellence and compliance while driving strategic financial initiatives across multiple revenue-generating entities...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$190K - $205K *

Unlock strategic financial insights by leading complex modeling and data management initiatives. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance forecasting and reporting processes, driving efficie...

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

$175K - $225K *

Transform your career by leading credit and collections strategies that enhance cash flow and support business growth. Collaborate across departments to establish effective governance and drive operat...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Technical Services

$100K - $120K *

Champion a comprehensive risk management program, ensuring safety for patients, staff, and visitors. Collaborate across departments to identify and mitigate risks, lead investigations, and promote a c...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$95K - $115K *

Transform risk management by leading initiatives that ensure safety for patients, staff, and visitors. Collaborate across departments to identify and mitigate risks, fostering a culture of safety and...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$125K - $150K *

Empower our claims management and loss prevention strategy across a multimodal transportation network. Lead remote teams to enhance operational effectiveness, reduce loss exposure, and drive data-driv...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$110K - $130K *

Transform claims management and loss prevention by leading remote teams, driving operational excellence, and implementing data-driven strategies to reduce loss exposure across a multimodal transportat...

5 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Transportation

$95K - $115K *

Shape the future of Total Rewards by leading compensation and benefits strategies. Collaborate with finance and leadership to enhance employee engagement, retention, and compliance while ensuring comp...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Accelerate progress at a premier facility by leading operations, ensuring high-quality care, managing budgets, and fostering a safe environment for residents and staff while achieving company standard...

4 weeks ago

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

$110K - $130K *

Drive operational excellence at a leading healthcare organization by leading funded medical accounts receivable. Build a high-performing collections team, enhance cash flow, and ensure compliance whil...

Pennsylvania, USRemote

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$208K - $242K *

Join a team that's transforming R&D technology strategy into impactful solutions across clinical, regulatory, and operational domains, ensuring readiness for pivotal development and commercial launch...

6 days ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Pharmaceuticals & Biotech

$150K - $180K *

Shape the future of tax strategy for a rapidly growing insurance brokerage, overseeing compliance and integration across multi-state operations. Lead a team to ensure accuracy in tax reporting and pro...

3 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Finance & Insurance

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.