Director, Benefits
Healthfirst
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $154,600 - $236,555 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Develop and implement strategic goals for the oversight and management of the organization's benefit and retirement plans, programs, and policies
- Lead the design and delivery of benefits programs, ensuring alignment with business goals, market practices, and employee needs
- Direct the strategy and administration of employee benefits, recognition, and retirement programs
- Ensure strategic alignment of benefits with organizational goals and compliance with legal requirements
- Monitor industry and regulatory trends; provide insights and recommendations to inform benefit reviews and renewals; use data and insights to shape strategy, evaluate vendors
- Act as a fiduciary leader, in partnership with the Benefits and Retirement Committee
- Oversee and manage health insurance, 401(k), paid time off, SERP, and disability programs
- Conduct research and analysis of benefit programs, monitoring vendor performance and auditing practices
- Serve as the escalation point for vendor issues, manage RFPs, and negotiate contracts
- Manage and work with broker and vendor partners
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction and program delivery improvement
- Monitor costs and utilization, recommend cost containment strategies, and engage with Finance to ensure accurate accounting, accruals, and funding
- Communicate all benefit related information to employees and prepare regular and ad hoc reports for stakeholders
- Collaborate with HR Communications to enhance communication strategies
- Direct the preparation of filings to meet governmental rules and regulations
- Ensure programs comply with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and other pertinent regulations, and oversee internal audit requirements
- Coach and develop a high performing benefits team focused on continuous improvement and employee experience
- Engage in training and development opportunities to enhance expertise in benefits design and analysis
- Lead annual benefits renewals, Open Enrollment, and employee communications
- Use analytics to provide insights on utilization, cost trends, and employee feedback to inform strategy and decision making
- Prepare reports and presentations for leadership and committees on benefit budgets, forecasts, and trend analyses
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources, Finance, or a related field
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex subject matter clearly and persuasively
- Ability to work collaboratively across departments and build relationships at multiple organizational levels
- Demonstrated strategic, analytical, and detail-oriented mindset
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation is preferred
- Experience using Workday is a plus
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
benefits program designretirement program managementdata analysisvendor managementcost containment strategiesregulatory complianceemployee communicationsauditing practicesstrategic planningnegotiation
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillscommunication skillscollaborationstrategic mindsetanalytical skillsdetail-orientedcoachingteam developmentproblem-solvingrelationship building
Certifications
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in Finance