Director, Benefits (Hybrid)

Amneal Pharmaceuticals • Bridgewater Township, NJ

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About The Position

The Director of Benefits is a key leader within the Total Rewards team, reporting to the Senior Director of Total Rewards. This role oversees global and U.S. benefit programs, ensuring strategic alignment, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across health, wellness, welfare, and retirement plans. It collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, drives innovation through industry benchmarking, and leads a high-performing team focused on delivering impactful and cost-effective benefit solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage all U.S. benefits activities, including health, wellness, welfare, and defined contribution plans.
• Oversee vendors and ensure program financials and policies support the needs of U.S.-based colleagues.
• Drive effective communication of benefit strategies and serve as the primary contact for brokers and plan vendors.
• Provide strategic leadership and ensure operational excellence in overseeing US benefits.
• Proactively identify industry and regional trends and prepare business cases for benefit reviews and renewals.
• Champion innovation in the benefits and wellness space, continuously seeking ways to integrate best-in-class practices.
• Establish and monitor benefit-related budgets and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on benefit costs and trends.
• Analyze administrative costs and pricing of benefit programs and recommend cost containment strategies.
• Ensure all benefit programs comply with location-specific regulatory and legislative requirements.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of filings to federal and state agencies, including the IRS and DOL.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders, including payroll, finance, legal, compliance, facilities, communications, IT, and other HR colleagues.
• Coach, mentor, and supervise team members, motivating them to take accountability and pride in their work.
• Foster a high-performance team culture focused on results and innovation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Chemical Manufacturing