Director of Benefits (Hybrid, Valhalla based)
Location:
NY - Valhalla
Apply nowGeneral Description: This position is responsible for ensuring our benefits are market-leading, cost-effective, and aligned with our commitment to employee well-being. The Director of Benefits has strategic oversight over all employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
Responsibilities:
- Recruit, manage, and develop a high-performing benefits team.
- Develop and execute a strategic plan for USI’s employee health and welfare programs in partnership with brokers.
- Oversee the administration of all group employee benefits programs. Includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) savings plans.
- Assess employee programs for effectiveness and return-on-investment. Monitor and manage the cost of benefit plans within the budget.
- Recommend enhancements to USI’s benefit programs and policies. Ensure all plan offerings are market-leading and cost effective.
- Manage annual benefits renewal and negotiations. Manage employee benefits Open Enrollment.
- Identify and integrate new vendor partners to enhance our benefit offerings.
- Craft and execute a strategic communication plan for benefits, ensuring clear and effective messaging to participants.
- Participate with the 401(k) Committee to deliver benefits to employees. Direct annual plan audit.
- Ensure benefit program compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations.
- Oversee activities relating to acquisition integration for the USI benefit programs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in employee benefits.
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- Advanced understanding of large, self-funded employee benefit plans and benefits concepts.
- Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions with minimal oversight.
- Proven management experience with exceptional leadership skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels within the organization.
- Highly motivated, exceptional attention to detail, and top-notch work ethic.
USI is committed to providing a full-suite of competitive benefits for our growing population and its diverse needs. We offer a wide range of health, welfare and financial benefits including medical, wellness, dental and vision, 401(k), flexible spending and health savings accounts, short and long-term disability, life insurance and other unique employer-sponsored and voluntary programs. USI also offers a generous paid time off policy, paid family leave benefit as well as paid holiday time.
$180,000 -$200,000
20% Bonus
Job ID:
30117