We have partnered with our client in their search for a Benefits Director.
Role Summary
The Benefits Director will provide strategic leadership, governance, and administration for the organization's employee benefits programs. This role will oversee benefits strategy and plan design, manage vendor and broker relationships, maintain regulatory compliance, and partner with senior leadership to deliver competitive, cost-effective programs that support employee attraction, retention, and engagement.
Responsibilities
- Lead the strategy and oversight of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and leave programs.
- Direct benefits plan design, renewals, implementation, and open enrollment.
- Manage relationships with benefits vendors, insurance carriers, brokers, and other external partners.
- Ensure benefits programs meet applicable regulatory, governance, and risk-management requirements.
- Evaluate program performance, financial impact, and opportunities for cost optimization.
- Partner with executive leadership on benefits strategy, employee experience, and cost management.
- Communicate benefits strategies, recommendations, and program changes to key stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
- At least 10 years of benefits-related experience.
- Demonstrated experience leading benefits strategy and enterprise-level programs.
- Strong knowledge of benefits compliance, governance, and risk management.
- Experience managing benefits vendors, carriers, brokers, and external partners.
- Proven capabilities in financial analysis and benefits cost optimization.
- Strong executive stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
Title Benefits Director
Location Charlotte NC or NYC
Client Industry Fintech / Banking / Trading Platforms
Compensation $70-$90/hr
About Korn Ferry
Korn Ferry unleashes potential in people, teams, and organizations. We work with our clients to design optimal organization structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward and motivate their workforce while developing professionals as they navigate and advance their careers. To learn more, please visit Korn Ferry at www.Kornferry.com
