Director, Benefits & Wellness

Relativity Space•Long Beach, CA

10d•$170,000 - $255,000

About The Position

Relativity Space is seeking a Director, Benefits & Wellness to lead benefits strategy, financial and operational performance, wellbeing programs, benefits communications, and leave-related functions. The role includes planning and executing the transition from a fully insured to a self-insured medical plan, in partnership with consultants, Finance, and Legal. The director will monitor claims, forecasts, utilization, vendor performance, and cost and risk trends; build financial models and business cases; and oversee leave, accommodations, disability, and workers’ compensation programs for compliance with company policy and applicable laws.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressive benefits experience with significant ownership of health and welfare programs.
Direct experience managing self-insured medical plans.
Strong analytical and financial skills, including hands-on experience analyzing medical and pharmacy claims, utilization, and healthcare trends.
Experience building financial models and business cases in partnership with Finance.
Strong command of plan design, stop-loss, TPAs, PBMs, consultants, and healthcare cost management.
Experience leading complex renewals, implementations, and vendor negotiations.

Nice To Haves

Leading or playing a major role in a fully insured-to-self-insured transition is strongly preferred.
A hands-on leadership style and sound judgment balancing employee experience, compliance, and financial stewardship.
Ability to move between strategy and execution in a fast-paced environment.
Experience directly managing a team.
Strong working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and ADA.
Significant experience with leave, disability, accommodation, and workers’ compensation programs.
Experience with benefits across multiple populations or sites.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, planning, and execution of the transition from a fully insured to a self-insured medical plan, partnering with consultants, Finance, and Legal to evaluate financial exposure, plan design, and claims projections.
Own ongoing financial and operational performance of the medical plan, including claims monitoring, forecasting, utilization analysis, vendor performance, and early identification of cost and risk trends.
Build wellbeing and perks programs with clear objectives and success measures; evaluate utilization, cost, employee feedback, and market practices to guide investment, changes, or discontinuation.
Lead benefits communications and education so employees understand and use their programs.
Develop a comprehensive view of benefits performance and establish metrics for costs and return on investment.
Create financial models, scenario analyses, and business cases for significant benefits decisions.
Oversee leave of absence, disability, accommodation, and workers’ compensation programs, ensuring compliance with internal policy and applicable laws.
Lead the Leave, Accommodations & Workers' Compensation Team.