Director, Supplemental Health Pricing
Sun Life
Director, Employee Benefits
Sun Life
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Wellesley Hills • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $145,000 - $217,500 per year
Job Level
Lead
About the role
- Help drive the strategic direction of AD+ benefit programs aligning with business objectives
- Drive development and execution of health, welfare, retirement, wellness and leave of absence strategies
- Lead data-driven decision-making using advanced analytics, industry trends and market insights
- Cultivate and manage strategic partnerships with vendors, negotiate contracts and drive service/cost improvements
- Collaborate with senior leadership, finance and actuarial teams to develop pricing models and contribution strategies
- Foster a high-performing team and provide strategic leadership, coaching and development to direct reports
- Evaluate plan performance and identify trend drivers and optimization opportunities
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to promote benefit programs and drive engagement
- Ensure benefit plans are compliant with federal (ERISA, COBRA, ACA) and applicable state/local regulations
- Lead large-scale projects and change initiatives with focus on stakeholder engagement and operational excellence
- Develop and implement process improvements and manage integrations of acquired companies
- Proactively stay current on industry best practices, legislation and market evaluations
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
- 10+ years of experience managing employee benefits for complex mid-size to large organizations
- 2+ years of experience leading teams
- Deep expertise in design, administration and implementation of health and welfare and retirement plans
- Experience with mergers and acquisitions a plus
- Solid knowledge and understanding of HR programs and connections
- Knowledge of leave processes (short-term and long-term disability, FMLA, state leaves, work accommodations) and benefits compliance
- Strong decision-making and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal/communications skills
- Skilled in stakeholder management and ability to influence at all levels
- Excellent project management and planning skills
- Excellent Excel and analytical skills
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and problem solve complex issues
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively in a fast paced, fluid environment
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
data-driven decision-makingadvanced analyticspricing modelsbenefit plan designhealth and welfare plansretirement plansprocess improvementsmergers and acquisitionsbenefits complianceExcel
Soft skills
strategic leadershipcoachingorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillscommunication skillsstakeholder managementinfluenceproject managementplanning skillsproblem solving
Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree
