Director Benefits Strategy & Planning
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Job Location:
Poughkeepsie, NY - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 67 - 126
Posted on:
11-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Description
Summary
The Director Benefits Strategy and Planning will be responsible for the design plan and implementation all employee benefitsprograms policies and procedures for the Nuvance Health system. Ensures programs are competitive in the marketplaceinnovative and reflective of best practices provide value to employees are aligned with strategic imperatives of the organization
and are compliant and cost effective. Span of control includes direct system-wide benefits programs including Health and Welfare plans and retirement plans while leveraging other total rewards programs.
Responsibilities
- Develops and implements benefits programs including health life disability defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) pension plans
- Consults with HR and talent acquisition business partners on benefits-related matters.
- Counsels leaders on benefits eligibility practices and policy interpretations.
- Selects and manages consultant/vendor relationships.
- Guide decision-making process regarding plan offerings and plan design
by providing detailed analysis/models innovative recommendations and actionable expert advice. - Oversees annual enrollment and retirement plan process; ensures effective communication and execution strategy forassociates as well as implementation partners
- Directs the work and development of team members.
- Coaches direct reports and others in sphere of influence.
- Provides specific meaningful performance feedback and complete appraisal processes in a timely manner
- Develops annual system-wide operating budget as well as department budget in conjunction with Head of Total Rewards.
- Leads and participates in cross-functional teams driving solutions impacting employee benefits retirement plans and systemfinancials including mergers and acquisitions integration and system-wide initiatives.
- Evaluates benefits protocol and processes for efficiencies streamlining and continuous improvement opportunities.
- Ensures accurate reporting and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding benefits.
- Keeps abreast of legislative changes and anticipate impact on hospital system. Proactively communicates and advises seniorleadership of potential implications and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Monitors plan effectiveness regularly (monthly quarterly annually and year over year); recommends changes to optimizespend.
- Analyzes current plans evaluate plan experience and competitive trends and identify the systems position bringing awarenessto leadership for action.
- Models and maintains Nuvance Health values.
- Performs other duties as required.
Education Skills Experience
- Requires a minimum formal education of a bachelors degree in a related area or equivalent experience gained through acombination of education and work experience; and 8 to 10 years of progressive related experience in the field.
- 3 to 5 years of management/leadership experience.
- Healthcare experience preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills.
- Strong customerfocus.
- Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification preferred.
- Advanced degree in Human Resources Business Management
or other related field preferred.
Company: Nuvance Health
Org Unit: 1788
Department: Total Rewards
Exempt: Yes
Salary Range: $67.86 - $126.03 Hourly
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Marketing
- Pricing
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- Project Management
- Research & Development
- Strategic Planning
- Financial Modeling
- Leadership Experience
- Management Consulting
- Analytics
About Company
Our hospitals, medical practice and care centers are located throughout New York’s Hudson Valley and Western Connecticut. At every location, you’ll find excellent convenient care, a personalized approach, a connected team, and access to our network of doctors. Find care now.
