Senior Director, Total Rewards

Suffolk Construction•Boston, MA

4d•$201,000 - $282,000

About The Position

Overview About Suffolk Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook , Twitter , LinkedIn , YouTube , and Instagram . At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more.  For more information, click here . Role Summary The Senior Director, Total Rewards is responsible for the strategic oversight and day to day administration of benefits, 401 k and relocation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in benefits administration, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership role
Strong knowledge of federal and state laws governing benefits practices, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and FMLA
Proven ability to lead and manage a team, with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement and innovation
Ability to make decisions promptly and with confidence
Sound business judgment
Proven success as influencer and as a change agent
Results Driven
Willingness to provide best in class customer service

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications (e.g., CEBS, SPHR, SHRM-SCP) preferred
Experience in a high-growth company in the construction, architecture, engineering, or service industry preferred

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and execute an enterprise benefits strategy across insured, self-insured, retirement, and policy-based programs, balancing cost, competitiveness, and employee experience
Lead efforts to communicate total rewards programs to employees and leaders, ensuring understanding and value recognition of the organization’s compensation and benefits packages
Partner with key stakeholders within the People and Culture team, Finance, Legal and across the business to ensure Total Rewards programs meet the needs of the workforce
Oversee and administer Suffolk’s benefit programs, including health, life, disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, 401(k), leave of absence, time off, voluntary, and wellbeing benefits
Oversee company 401k plan and ensure overall plan design competitiveness and adherence
Monitor total rewards trends to maintain competitiveness and adapt programs in response to external shifts, like remote work trends or hot job/capabilities, and recommend updates as needed
Ensure total rewards programs comply with local, state, and federal regulations in each state and country in which we operate , including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA
Lead the annual benefit open enrollment process, ensuring a seamless and efficient experience for employees
Lead relocation program inclusive of vendor management, program design and communication of offerings
Financial oversight (budget development with Finance, budget adherence). This includes understanding of self-funded medical and dental programs
Lead the development of new initiatives to establish competitive and cost-effective programs that meet employee needs
Manage relationships with third-party benefit vendors and brokers, ensuring high-quality service and cost-effective solutions
Develop a methodology and execution of a process that ensure all benefit materials and policies stay up to day
Evolve benefits orientation to ensure scalability and positive employee experience
Prepare and present monthly KPIs to Senior People & Culture Leadership regarding benefit plan utilization , enrollment, and cost