Hanover Insurance Group-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Worcester, MA
1,001-5,000 employees
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

Our Human Resource Team is seeking a Assistant Vice President of Benefits & Well Being. This is a full time, exempt role. Candidates may sit anywhere in the country and operate in either a hybrid or remote setting. In this role, the Head of Benefits & Well Being will be responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and oversight of the organization's health, welfare, retirement, leaves and well-being programs. This leader will play a critical role in enhancing employee experience, optimizing benefit offerings, and championing a culture of holistic well-being across the organization.

  • Lead the strategy and design of all North America benefit programs.
  • Monitor emerging trends and shifts in business direction, proactively assessing and benchmarking programs to enhance competitiveness and relevance.
  • Utilize strong analytical capabilities to evaluate the performance, competitiveness, and cost-effectiveness of benefits programs.
  • Leverage data-driven insights to guide strategic enhancements and ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
  • Own and cultivate strategic relationships with all benefit vendors and other administrative or legislative agencies.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
  • Serve as a member of the Benefits Committee, ensuring compliance and effective administration of programs.
  • Oversee and manage the budget for all benefit plans, collaborating with the Finance team during the annual budgeting process.
  • Provide oversight for benefit administration, monitoring vendor performance to ensure high-quality service delivery.
  • Provide expertise and thought leadership to departmental and cross-functional initiatives.
  • Lead benefit plan due diligence related to merger and acquisition activities.
  • Directly lead a team of 3 Benefits professionals and share leadership accountability for benefits operations within HR Services.
  • 10+ years of relevant benefits experience, with a proven track record of managing and influencing teams in a publicly traded company or large, diversified firm.
  • A Masters or Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
  • Deep knowledge of benefits design and administration, including regulatory, tax, and legislative matters impacting program design and administration.
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively discuss and influence technical benefit matters with senior leaders, including C-suite executives.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills for conducting cost-benefit analyses and effectively managing benefit expenses.
  • Demonstrated ability to translate vision into action, manage multiple priorities, improve operations, and maintain positive relationships while delivering results in a fast-paced, collaborative and complex environment.
  • Proven coaching, mentoring, and employee development capabilities.
© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service