Senior Director, Benefits

Company Profile:
At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good are guided by a Mediterranean heritage thats been perfecting howto eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity curiosityand the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towardssomethingbig together.

We foster a culture built on five corevalues:

Generosity First Always: We lead withkindness. Our best work happens when we act in of others.

ConstantCuriosity: We are eager tolearn grow and explore beyond the obvious.

Actwith Agility: Wewelcome change; its the only constant. We embrace adjust adapt.

Passionfor Positivity: Wegreet each day with warmth and possibility.

CollectiveAmbition: We have highaspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Senior Director Benefits

The Senior Director Benefits isresponsible for shaping and leading CAVAs total wellbeing and benefitsstrategy to support our team members health financial security and overallquality of life. This role plays a critical part in building programs thatreflect our people-first values and support CAVAs rapid growth across thecountry. You will lead the design implementation and administration ofbenefits programsincluding medical retirement time-off and wellbeinginitiativesfor both Support Center and restaurant teams. With a deepunderstanding of compliance vendor management and employee experience the SeniorDirector of Wellbeing & Benefits will ensure our offerings are competitiveinclusive and scalable. You will partner closely with People OperationsLegal Finance and external partners to deliver a seamless meaningful andhigh-impact benefits experience.

Success at CAVA: At CAVADirectors align teams foster cross-functional collaboration and translatestrategy into action. We look for leaders who develop talent challenge thestatus quo and stay grounded in guest and team member service inclusion andlong-term impact.

WhatYoull Do:

Developand lead the overall benefits and wellbeing strategy in alignment with CAVAsculture values and business objectives.

Overseethe design administration and compliance of all benefit programs includinghealth dental vision life disability 401(k) paid time off and voluntarybenefits.

Leadthe development and expansion of wellbeing initiatives including mentalhealth financial wellness and lifestyle programs that enhance team memberexperience.

Serveas the primary point of contact for benefits brokers vendors and third-partyadministrators to manage performance and optimize services.

Ensureall benefit plans are compliant with federal state and local laws includingACA ERISA HIPAA COBRA and IRS regulations.

Leadthe annual benefits renewal process including plan design analysis costmodeling communications and open enrollment execution.

Createand manage a benefits communication strategy to increase team member awarenessand understanding of total rewards offerings.

Partnerwith Payroll People Operations and HRIS to ensure seamless data integrationand accurate benefits administration.

Providethought leadership on benefits trends benchmarking and innovation to informfuture strategy.

Analyzebenefits utilization data and team member feedback to continuously improveofferings and accessibility.

Leadaudits filings and compliance reporting including Form 5500snondiscrimination testing and required notices.

SupportDE&I efforts by ensuring benefits and wellbeing offerings are inclusive andaccessible for all team members.

Managevendor relationships contracts SLAs and issue resolution to ensurehigh-quality service delivery.

Coachand develop a high-performing benefits and wellbeing team to support executionand innovation.

The Qualifications:

810years of experience in benefits wellbeing or total rewards with at least 35years in a leadership role.

Deepknowledge of benefits design administration and compliance in a multi-stateenvironment.

Provensuccess managing wellbeing strategies and benefits programs in high-growth ormulti-unit industries such as hospitality retail or healthcare.

Strongexperience with benefits vendors brokers and HR technology platforms.

Exceptionalcommunication and project management skills with a focus on team membereducation and engagement.

Stronganalytical and financial acumen with experience in cost modeling benchmarkingand ROI evaluation.

Abilityto navigate complexity build scalable processes and adapt in a fast-pacedenvironment.

Bachelorsdegree in Human Resources Business Administration Public Health or relatedfield preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Abilityto maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and otheroffice equipment

Mustbe able to identify analyze and assess details

Forcertain positions must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to50 pounds

Abilityto communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively

Constantlypositions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food productionsupport or office operations as applicable

Abilityto work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Whatwe offer:

Competitive salary plus bonus andlong-term incentives*

Early Wage Access!

Unlimited PTO paid parental leave pluspaid opportunities to give back to the community

HealthDental Vision Telemedicine Pet Insurance plus more!

401kenrollment with CAVA contribution

Company-paidSTD LTD Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*

FreeCAVA food

Casualwork environment

The opportunity to be on the ground floorof a rapidly growing brand

• All exempt and non exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• The posting range is an all cash range.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positionsonly

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