Director, Benefits

Rhythm PharmaceuticalsBoston, MA
$182,000 - $275,000Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Benefits leads the strategy, design, and administration of the company’s global benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with the broader Total Rewards philosophy. This role partners closely with HR, Finance, Legal, and business leadership to deliver scalable, high-impact programs that support a growing and geographically diverse workforce. The Director of Benefits is responsible for driving continuous improvement across benefit offerings, vendor relationships, and operational processes, while delivering a seamless, high-quality employee experience and clear, engaging communication at every stage of the employee lifecycle.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive benefits experience
  • at least 5+ years in the Biopharmaceutical industry
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations
  • Experience managing global benefits programs
  • Strong financial and analytical skills
  • Experience with HRIS systems such as ADP

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of an organizationally aligned benefits strategy that supports business growth, talent attraction, and retention
  • Oversee end-to-end global benefits programs (health, wellness, retirement, leave, insurance), ensuring scalability across regions
  • Partner with the Exec Director, International HRBP on the design, implementation, and administration, for benefits programs across our international region
  • Partner with HR, Finance, and leadership to align benefits strategy with workforce and organizational priorities
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation, leveraging market benchmarking and employee insights to evolve offerings
  • Oversee delivery of responsive, high-quality employee support for benefits inquiries and complex cases
  • Develop and execute clear, engaging communications and education strategies to improve benefit utilization and understanding
  • Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA and applicable regulations
  • Lead annual renewals and negotiations, vendor relationships, and RFPs, balancing cost management with competitive program design
  • Partner cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement, IT, and regional teams to ensure compliance, financial discipline, and seamless program delivery across geographies
  • Partner with People Ops to ensure seamless administration and service delivery across the employee lifecycle

Benefits

  • discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and company performance
  • eligible for benefits and other compensation such as restricted stock units
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