Benefits & Wellbeing Strategy Leader

Charlotte Hornets; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hornets Sports & Entertainment seeks a Director of Benefits & Wellbeing to strategically design, implement, administer and continuously improve employee benefits and wellbeing programs supporting health, financial security and engagement.

Reporting to the Senior VP of People Strategy, you will lead benefits administration, vendor management, compliance (ERISA/ ACA), and analytics to drive cost efficiency and talent attraction in a dynamic sports environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in benefits, total rewards or HR with leadership responsibilities.
• Deep knowledge of employee benefits design, administration, compliance and best practices.
• Strong understanding of ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA and related regulations.
• Experience managing vendor relationships, renewals and contract negotiations.
• Demonstrated success in wellbeing and wellness initiatives.
• Strong analytical and financial acumen to interpret benefits data and trends.
• Excellent project management and organizational skills; multitask capability.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills for executives and employees.
• Proven ability to influence decisions and build cross-functional relationships.
• High discretion and ability to handle sensitive information.
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and events in a professional sports setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive benefits and wellbeing strategy aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee administration of all employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement and leave programs.
• Evaluate and recommend plan enhancements to maintain market competitiveness and support talent attraction/retention.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employees on benefits, providing education, guidance and support.
• Lead annual benefits planning, renewal, enrollment and communication processes.
• Manage relationships with brokers, consultants, carriers, wellness vendors and TPAs.
• Monitor benefits utilization, costs and trends; provide analytics and recommendations to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA and related regulations.
• Design, implement and promote wellbeing initiatives focused on physical, mental and financial wellness.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

Job description

Hornets Sports & Entertainment seeks a Director of Benefits & Wellbeing to strategically design, implement, administer and continuously improve employee benefits and wellbeing programs supporting health, financial security and engagement.

Reporting to the Senior VP of People Strategy, you will lead benefits administration, vendor management, compliance (ERISA/ ACA), and analytics to drive cost efficiency and talent attraction in a dynamic sports environment.