Director, Benefits & Total Rewards Strategy

001 University of Rochester; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a seasoned leader to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Benefits team within the Office of Total Rewards. You will collaborate with senior leaders to advance Total Rewards priorities and to design and administer health care and retirement plans for faculty, staff and retirees.

In this challenging role, you will ensure benefits programs meet regulatory requirements, support recruitment and retention, and align with the university’s mission

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field; 7 years of progressive Benefits experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience are required.
• Master's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for Benefits team within the Office of Total Rewards.
• Collaborates with the Sr. Director of Total Rewards to progress strategic priorities of Total Rewards.
• Develops, implements, communicates and administers Health Care Plans and Retirement Plans for faculty, staff and retirees.
• Ensures compliance with ERISA, HIPAA and related regulations across the Benefits Program.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Program management

Change management

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

HRIS/HR systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

Box

Adobe

HRIS

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a seasoned leader to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Benefits team within the Office of Total Rewards. You will collaborate with senior leaders to advance Total Rewards priorities and to design and administer health care and retirement plans for faculty, staff and retirees.

In this challenging role, you will ensure benefits programs meet regulatory requirements, support recruitment and retention, and align with the university’s mission