Director, Benefits

Acrnet; San Diego, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Tandem Diabetes Care is seeking a seasoned Director, Benefits to lead our global employee benefits strategy. You’ll partner with HR, Finance, and senior leaders across the US, Canada, and EMEA to design competitive, compliant programs and manage vendor relationships.

This role blends strategic vision with hands-on execution in a fast-paced medical device environment. Hybrid or remote work is available; presence at our San Diego headquarters is expected 1–2 days weekly when local.

Qualifications

• 12 years’ progressive experience developing, implementing, and measuring Employee Benefit programs globally.
• 5 years’ leading teams of Employee Benefits.
• Strong knowledge of self-funded plans, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, Workers' Comp, unemployment, disability and related regulations.
• Experience with multi-state and global employers.
• Proficient in HRIS systems and MS Office applications.
• Excellent business acumen with experience presenting to senior leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, strategic thinking, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to analyze data and report results clearly.
• Ability to lead cross-functional project teams and manage conflicts.
• Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Employee Benefits function across the US, Canada, and regions in EMEA.
• Partner with HR and Finance on strategy and budget.
• Collaborate with leaders to ensure competitive, compliant offerings.
• Educate, advise, and influence management and employees on benefits initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with US and global regulations.
• Oversee vendor, broker, and carrier relationships and performance.
• Develop and communicate benefits, PTO, financial savings and leave programs.
• Manage leave programs and coordination with HRBP team.
• Support SOX and IT compliance within remit.

Skills

Benefits leadership

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Executive communication

Project management

Data analysis

Presentation to senior leaders

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

PHR/SPHR or HR certifications

Tools

HRIS

MS Office

Job description

GROW WITH US:

Tandem Diabetes Care creates new possibilities for people living with diabetes, their loved ones, and their healthcare providers through a positively different experience. We’d love for you to team up with us to “innovate every day,” put “people first,” and take the “no-shortcuts” approach that has propelled us to become a leader in the diabetes technology industry.

STAY AWESOME:

Tandem Diabetes Care is proud to manufacture and sell the Tandem Mobi system and t:slim X2 insulin pump with Control-IQ+ technology — an advanced predictive algorithm that automates insulin delivery. But we’re so much more than that. Our company’s human-centered approach to design, development, and support delivers innovative products and services for people who use insulin. Because many of our own team members live with diabetes, or have a loved one impacted by diabetes, the work is personal, and we are committed to the cause. Learn more at tandemdiabetes.com

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

The Director, Benefits leads the Employee Benefits function for the organization. This individual will serve as the subject matter expert on benefits, partnering with leaders across the US, Canada, and regions in EMEA to ensure offerings are competitive, compliant, and aligned with employee needs and organizational objectives. The role collaborates with HR and Finance Leadership on the company benefits strategy and budget, as well with the HR leadership team to drive processes and efficiencies in the function. This role works closely with and influences peers across the broader organization when it comes to the adoption and implementation of benefits initiatives including educating, advising, and influencing management and employees. Ensures company compliance with federal, state and global laws governing benefits practices. Facilitates achievement of the goals of the department and business.

The Director, Benefits at Tandem is also responsible for:

• Provides strategic leadership in the design, development, implementation, administration, and communication of the Company’s benefits, wellness and Leave programs.
• Evaluates, selects and manages relationships with vendors, brokers, and carriers, including monitoring service levels, costs, utilization, and other metrics to ensure positive employee experience and value to the organization.
• Partners with benefit brokers to understand market trends and assess, design, and refine the Company’s benefits strategy to ensure the company is positioned competitively to attract and retain talent.
• Develops strategy for communication and education about benefit, paid time off, financial savings and Leave programs.
• Ensures team manages compliance requirements including, but not limited to, ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, Form 5500 filings, nondiscrimination testing, and audits utilizing established vendors.
• Reviews, updates, and implements organizational policies to ensure compliance with US and global regulations.
• Ensures the leave management program is administered and the supporting care for employees is clearly defined and in compliance with policy. Partners closely with the HR Business Partner team on complex or escalated leave situations.
• Partners with internal SOX and IT teams to ensure SOX compliance within remit.
• Ensures compliance with company policies, including Privacy/HIPAA, and other legal and regulatory requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WHEN & WHERE YOU'LL WORK:

Hybrid or Remote: This role may be a mix of in-office work at our corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA and remote work. This position is expected to be in office 1-2 days per week if local to San Diego but may vary depending on business demands.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and applicable job experience.
• PHR, SPHR or other HR-related certifications strongly preferred.
• 12 years’ progressive experience developing, implementing, and measuring Employee Benefit programs globally that support company business objectives.
• 5 years’ leading teams of Employee Benefits.
• Strong knowledge of Self-funded Insurance Plans, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA Workers Compensation, Unemployment, Disability, financial savings, and paid time off programs and related state and federal regulations with multi-state and global employer experience.
• Strong knowledge of HRIS systems and MS Office applications.
• Exceptional business acumen with experience presenting and influencing senior business leaders.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strategic thinking and planning/facilitation ability and flexibility to function in a fast paced and innovative environment.
• Ability to dive into details, translate and statistically analyze data, and effectively report results through written and/or graphical formats.
• Ability to diagnose problems and identify and implement appropriate solutions.
• Ability to facilitate large or small group meetings and manage conflict resolution.
• A positive approach to people and problem solutions along with a strong sense of discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively and able to lead cross-functional project teams.
• Excellent project management skills.

EXTRA AWESOME

*Experience in a high volume, fast-paced medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment preferred.