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Stamford Health · 1 day ago

Director of Benefits

Stamford, CT

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

8+ years exp

Stamford Health is a non-profit independent health care system dedicated to providing high-quality health and wellness services to the community. The Director of Benefits is responsible for designing and administering employee benefits programs that align with organizational goals and promote employee well-being, while ensuring compliance with regulations and managing vendor relationships.

Health CareHospitalityNon Profit

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a forward-looking benefits strategy—including health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and leave programs—that aligns with organization objectives and market benchmarks

Oversee the full lifecycle of benefits offerings: plan design, budgeting, compliance, vendor negotiation, renewal, enrollment, and communication

Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, consultants, and third-party administrators to optimize service and cost

Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, ADA, and other federal/state regulations

Lead the annual open enrollment process: including strategy, communications, materials, and execution

Analyze benefits utilization and cost trends; make recommendations to improve value and achieve budget targets

Provide leadership and development for the benefits team—setting performance goals, mentoring, and promoting continuous improvement

Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated employee benefits inquiries and complex cases

Qualification

Benefits administrationRegulatory complianceBenefits strategy developmentVendor negotiationHRIS platformsAnalytical skillsLeadershipCommunication skillsTeam managementProblem-solving