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Church Pension Group · 3 hours ago

Director Benefits Transformation

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$107K/yr - $140K/yr

8+ years exp

Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization that serves the Episcopal Church, located in Midtown Manhattan. The Director Benefits Transformation will lead the transformation & strategic initiatives for Benefits Policy, driving the implementation of strategic benefit initiatives across all product areas and ensuring effective communication and alignment across the organization.

Financial Services

Comp. & Benefits

No H1B

Responsibilities

Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration

Serve as a thought leader by shaping strategic direction, introducing innovative ideas, and championing transformational initiatives across all benefits business product lines

Work with Benefits Policy leaders to prioritize initiatives, create strategic plans, assist in thinking through the deliverable requirements and timeline

Serve as cost-benefit analysis subject-matter expert, deliver presentations and status updates to internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners, to communicate progress, surface risks, and align on next steps

Lead key benefits business initiatives (e.g., Annual Enrollment, and Group Life Discovery) including manage workflow and necessary resources to ensure milestones are achieved

Represent Benefits Policy as a liaison to Business and Data Operations, Project Management Office and corporate units to support communications, enhancements, resource allocation and planning

Influence individuals at all levels across business and corporate units to ensure effective and timely completion of work, holding all stakeholders accountable

Collaborate with SVP to coordinate Benefits Policy team meetings with the goal of driving organizational health, strategic alignment, identifying and prioritizing key initiatives, and ensuring team members are informed and prepared to support ongoing enhancements, and education efforts

Provide operational support to the SVP of Benefits Policy by tracking key deliverables, organizing meetings and priorities, and ensuring cross-team alignment and progress

Oversee and coordinate all internal and external communications related to Benefits products and services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, clarity in messaging, and delivery consistency

Direct and coordinate change management activities across all benefit product areas (health, pension, life), partnering with leadership, and internal teams to ensure change initiatives are effectively communicated and successfully implemented

Serve as the department’s lead for stakeholder readiness and business process alignment across initiatives impacting client groups, internal departments

Coordinate the activities for the Medical/Rx Benefits Plan Committee including setting the schedule, creating the agenda, and producing the necessary documents (e.g., minutes)

Qualification

Change management strategyBenefits administrationProject managementStakeholder engagementPresentation skillsCommunication skillsRelational skillsExcel skillsWordPowerPointTask management systemsBusiness acumenCritical thinkingDetail-orientedTeam collaborationIndependent work

Required

BA/BS or combination of education and experience

8+ years of Benefits experience

Critical thinker with proven ability to consider user needs, goals, and experiences across different channels and touchpoints

Strong relational skills; able to interact easily, collegially, and productively at all levels of the organization

Strong presentation skills, well-organized; detail-oriented

Ability to influence well beyond span of control

Ability to have constructive conversations at all levels in the organization

Ability to manage processes, and projects, while meeting tight deadlines and multiple competing deliverables

Excellent knowledge of print and email production processes and specifications

Ability to function both independently and as a team member

Advanced knowledge of Word and PowerPoint

Intermediate Excel skills

Experience leading change management strategy, implementation planning, and communications across large-scale enterprise initiatives

Deep familiarity with benefits administration and vendor coordination across pension, health, and life products

Strong business acumen, ability to protect the confidentiality of data and other information

Preferred

BA/BS preferred. Combination of education and experience considered

Knowledge of Wrike or other task management systems a plus

Demonstrated success in a corporate environment (financial services or healthcare a plus)

Benefits

Medical (including Vision)

Dental

Supplemental Dental

Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting)

Employee Life Insurance

Spouse and Dependent Life Insurance

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD) coverage

Long-Term Disability (LTD) coverage (elected as either pre-tax or after-tax)

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Worker’s Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Retiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years)

Retiree life insurance

401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Commuter Benefits

New York’s 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents)

Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employees

Maternity/Paternity Leave available to eligible employees

Time Off available to eligible employees: Vacation, Sick, Personal and Holidays

Company

Church Pension Group

The Church Pension Group (CPG), founded in 1917, provides retirement and healthcare benefits, property and casualty insurance, and publishing support for clergy, lay employees, and institutions serving The Episcopal Church.

Founded in 1917

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees