Director, Benefits | Hybrid NY

Scope of Responsibilities:

Strategic Direction

• 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

Program Management

• 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

Cost Management

• 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

Communication and Administration

• Communicate all benefit related information to employees and prepare regular and ad hoc reports for stakeholders

• Collaborate with HR Communications to enhance communication strategies

Compliance and Governance

• 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

Team Leadership and Development

• 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

Project Management

• Lead annual benefits renewals Open Enrollment and employee communications

• Serve as the escalation point for vendor issues manage RFPs and negotiate contracts

Analytics and Insights

• 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

Additional Responsibilities:

• Partner with IT HRIS Payroll and external vendors to optimize systems and ensure data integrity

• Advance a holistic wellbeing strategy that encompasses mental physical and financial health

• Leverage HR technology particularly Workday to drive automation and optimize workflows

• Support system testing upgrades and troubleshooting to ensure stability and compliance

• Ensure data accuracy and improve employee experience through system enhancements and digital tools

Minimum Requirements:

• Ability to work in the office at 100 Church Street three days per week (Tuesday Wednesday Thursday)

• Bachelors 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

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Hiring Range*:

• Greater New York City Area (NY NJ CT residents): $154600 - $236555

• All Other Locations (within approved locations): $127500 - $195075

As a candidate for this position your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience education licenses and certifications and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.

In addition to your salary Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as medical dental and vision coverage incentive and recognition programs life insurance and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.

*The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in good faith would pay to a new hire or for a job promotion or transfer into this role.