VP Benefits

Medline•Northfield, MN

3d•$201,760 - $302,640

About The Position

The Vice President, Benefits leads the strategy, design, administration, and communication of Medline’s U.S. health, welfare, and retirement programs. This executive is responsible for ensuring Medline’s benefits offerings are competitive, cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with the company’s business objectives and culture. The role oversees U.S. leaves administration, time off design and administration, accommodations, and the HR M&A function. The VP, Benefits partners closely with executive leadership, the HRLT, HRBP’s, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to deliver a holistic, innovative, and compliant benefits experience that attracts, retains, and supports a high-performing workforce.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field
10+ years of progressive experience in benefits strategy, design, and administration for large, complex U.S. organizations
Deep knowledge of U.S. health, welfare, and retirement plans
Strong leadership, vendor management, project management, and communication skills
Expertise in benefits compliance and analytics
Ability to influence and partner with executive-level stakeholders.
Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree
CEBS
Experience with M&A and integration preferred.

Responsibilities

Direct the design, implementation, and ongoing management of all U.S. health and welfare benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, etc.), ensuring competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA).
Manage the strategy, administration, and compliance of U.S. retirement plans (401(k), non-qualified plans, etc.), including plan design, vendor management, and participant communications.
Oversee the design, administration, and compliance of all U.S. leave programs (FMLA, disability, state leaves, parental, etc.), paid time off, and employee accommodations, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices
Oversee the HR M&A function, including due diligence, integration planning, and execution for acquired entities, ensuring seamless transition of benefits, compliance, and employee experience.
Ensure all benefit programs and processes comply with applicable laws and regulations; manage audits, filings, and reporting; proactively identify and mitigate risks.
Oversee the HR M&A function for HR, including due diligence, integration planning, and execution for acquired entities, ensuring seamless transition of benefits, compliance, and employee experience.
Lead relationships and negotiations with benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants to optimize service, cost, and value; oversee RFPs, renewals, and performance management.
Develop and execute communication strategies to ensure employees understand and value their benefits; oversee annual enrollment, education campaigns, and ongoing support.
Monitor, analyze, and report on benefits utilization, costs, trends, and employee feedback; use data to drive continuous improvement and strategic recommendations.
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and other stakeholders to ensure benefits programs support business objectives and are integrated with other Total Rewards and HR initiatives.
Lead, develop, and mentor the Benefits team; foster a culture of innovation, compliance, and internal customer excellence.