Benefits Director - Lead Open Enrollment, Strategy (Hybrid)

Summit Staffing Partners; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Staffing Partners is assisting a premier nonprofit in Downtown Manhattan with a Benefits Director role. This hands-on leadership position oversees benefits operations, open enrollment, and benefits strategy while collaborating with senior People leadership.

The role requires extensive benefits experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage LOA and complex inquiries in a hybrid NYC environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in employee benefits with hands-on open enrollment.
• Experience overseeing benefits programs and contracts.
• Strong LOA (leave of absence) experience and handling complex inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Lead open enrollment activities with planning, implementation and communications.
• Oversee rollout and testing of benefits offerings and ensure timely implementation.
• Partner with senior leadership to execute benefits strategy.
• Support benefits contract review and coordination with internal and external partners.
• Develop and deliver clear benefits presentations for employees at all levels.
• Serve as a senior resource for complex benefits questions and escalated concerns.
• Partner on leave-of-absence administration and related inquiries.
• Coordinate benefits priorities and resolve operational challenges.
• Collaborate with People team to ensure consistent benefits administration.
• Build trusted relationships through proactive communication and dependable follow-through.

Skills

Benefits strategy

Open enrollment

Stakeholder partnering

People leadership

LOA management

Communication skills

Job description

Summit Staffing Partners is assisting a premier nonprofit in Downtown Manhattan with a Benefits Director role. This hands-on leadership position oversees benefits operations, open enrollment, and benefits strategy while collaborating with senior People leadership.

The role requires extensive benefits experience, strong communication, and the ability to manage LOA and complex inquiries in a hybrid NYC environment.