Director, University Benefits

Provides strategic and operational leadership for Benefits team within the Office of Total Rewards. Collaborates with the Sr. Director of Total Rewards to progress strategic priorities of Total Rewards. Develops, implements, communicates and administers the Health Care Plans and Retirement Plans of the University Benefits Programs for faculty, staff and retirees in order to recruit, retain and reward a qualified and diverse workforce. Supports the overall Human Resources and University mission and vision through innovative and comprehensive benefit programs designed to meet the needs of faculty, staff and retirees across the University.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic and operational leadership for Benefits team within the Office of Total Rewards; Collaborates with the Sr. Director of Total Rewards to progress strategic priorities of Total Rewards; Develops, implements, communicates and administers the Health Care Plans and Retirement Plans of the University Benefits Programs; Supports the overall Human Resources and University mission and vision through innovative and comprehensive benefit programs; Leads efforts to assess benefits-related needs at a systemic, strategic level; Sets the vision and philosophy for benefits as part of Total Rewards; Develops and implements a Benefits strategy, programs and processes; Leads the Benefits team; Oversees project management of multiple large-scale, complex benefit-related initiatives; Provides leadership, oversight and counsel to ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA and other state and federal regulations; Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; 7 years of progressive Benefits experience, encompassing various aspects of the Benefits function including 2 years of supervisory experience; Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills; Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a high-performing team and manage an extended team through influence; Demonstrated success leading complex, large-scale change initiatives; Strategic thinker; Experienced interpersonal skills including ability to collaborate and build relationships with all levels of University leadership and faculty/staff/retirees; Equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have

Master's degree; Knowledgeable with Microsoft Suite, virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Box), Adobe; Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with people across diverse backgrounds and cultures