About the Opportunity
Our client is a Financial Services firm located in Nashville, TN and they are eager to hire an experienced and strategic Benefits Director to join their team. This role will ensure that benefits offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with the company’s overall compensation and total rewards strategy. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in benefits administration, vendor management, and regulatory compliance across multiple countries. This role sits on site 3 days a week, with 2 days of remote flexibility.
The annual base salary range is $150,000 to $180,000. Actual compensation offered to the successful candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level, among other things. Details about eligibility for bonus compensation (if applicable) will be finalized at the time of offer.
Job Responsibilities
- Create and drive global benefits strategy and programs grounded in competitive practice and operational excellence that support attracting and retaining a talented and engaged workforce
- Partner with Finance on the benefits budget and forecast
- Evaluate administrative costs and pricing of benefits and recommend strategies to provide competitive and cost-effective offerings
- Direct management of health & welfare providers to maximize service levels for plan management and participants while negotiating favorable contract terms and conditions. In partnership with the internal procurement team, lead contract negotiations and renewals with vendors
- Directly supervise 2-3 members of the benefits team
- Develop compelling communication plans and programs to ensure employees have a clear understanding of the company’s benefits and wellness offerings and drive participation and awareness
Job Requirements
- Minimum 6 years of Benefits experience
- Must have managerial experience
- Workday experience is highly preferred
- Global experience is highly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field
- Skilled collaborator, managing partnerships with vendors, internal stakeholders and outside consultants to achieve results
- Extraordinary verbal and written communication skills
