Director - Benefits
Director - Benefits
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About the Opportunity
Reporting to the AVP HR Benefits Compliance and Global Mobility in University Human Resources the Director Benefits is a strategic leader responsible for leading the development management and innovation of our comprehensive benefits programs serving faculty staff and international academic communities. The Director Benefits brings a global perspective a commitment to excellence in employee experience and a forwardthinking approach to cost efficiency and technology integrationaligned with the institutions mission of academic excellence and service.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a forwardlooking global benefits strategy that supports the academic mission institutional goals and the needs of a diverse and international employee population.
Oversee all aspects of faculty and staff benefits programs including healthcare retirement wellness tuition leave policies and international assignments.
Identify innovative costeffective solutions while ensuring compliance with local national and international regulations.
Leverage benefits technology platforms and HRIS systems to streamline processes enhance the employee experience and improve data analytics and reporting.
Collaborate with university leadership faculty governance and administrative partners to ensure transparency and alignment across schools departments and global campuses.
Develop and lead benefits communications strategies that educate and engage employees across academic administrative and international environments.
Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure service excellence and value; lead RFPs and negotiations when needed.
Provide thought leadership on benefits strategy during institutional change (e.g. global campus expansion faculty mobility postdoc needs mergers).
Supervise and mentor a team of benefits professionals fostering a highperformance serviceoriented culture.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree required; Masters degree or relevant professional certifications preferred
10 years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration including significant experience in global benefits and higher education settings with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Proven success in developing and implementing strategic employeecentered benefits programs with measurable impact.
Deep understanding of academic environments including faculty benefits needs unionized staff considerations and international mobility.
Experience with benefits cost modeling risk management and datadriven decisionmaking.
Deep understanding of benefitsrelated compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Proven track record of implementing innovative benefits solutions that drive cost savings.
Proficiency with benefits and HR technologies (Workday).
Excellent communication collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
Personal Attributes:
Strategic thinker with the ability to see beyond conventional solutions
Innovative problemsolver who consistently brings fresh ideas to the table
Customerfocused approach with a genuine commitment to employee satisfaction
Dynamic leader who inspires and motivates teams toward excellence
Adaptable and resilient in navigating complex challenges
Collaborative partner who builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization
Position Type
Human ResourcesAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
114SExpected Hiring Range:
$129010.00 $187060.00With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
