Director of Benefits – Healthcare - DB 0417 JS#01

NavitasPartners•Baton Rouge, LA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Benefits will provide senior-level leadership across the full spectrum of employee benefits programs. This role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on operational execution, supporting executive leadership while managing ongoing benefits initiatives, vendor relationships, and compliance in a complex organizational environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
Minimum 10+ years of experience managing comprehensive benefits programs
Proven experience in both health & welfare and financial benefits administration
Strong leadership experience in complex or multi-entity organizations
Demonstrated expertise in: Annual enrollment lifecycle management
Benefits compliance and governance
Vendor and RFP management

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field
Professional certifications such as: Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
Experience in healthcare systems or large, complex organizations

Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive benefits programs.
Align health, welfare, and financial benefits into a cohesive total rewards strategy.
Partner with executive leadership to drive strategic decision-making related to benefits structure and cost optimization.
Oversee medical, dental, and vision plans.
Manage vendor relationships and ensure regulatory compliance.
Evaluate and optimize health plan performance and employee experience.
Administer retirement programs such as 401(k) and pension plans.
Oversee financial wellness initiatives and deferred compensation programs.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and reporting requirements.
Lead end-to-end annual enrollment processes including: Communication strategy and employee engagement Benefits platform coordination Enrollment execution and administration Post-enrollment auditing and reconciliation
Identify and implement improvements to enrollment processes.
Lead complex Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including: Vendor selection strategy Evaluation frameworks Stakeholder alignment Contract negotiation and implementation
Maintain strong relationships with external vendors and partners.
Present benefits strategies and updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
Represent the benefits function in cross-functional leadership forums.
Provide guidance and mentorship to internal teams as needed.