Director of Benefits

Uline; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays & PTO

On-site cafe & fitness center

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline seeks a strategic Head of Benefits to lead and evolve our enterprise benefits portfolio, supporting employees across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. This role influences long-term strategy, employee experience and oversees health, retirement, wellness, disability and leave programs at scale.

As a senior HR leader, you will guide the Benefits team, partner with leadership and vendors, and communicate complex benefits information clearly to employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in HR, business, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive benefits experience with leadership in large organizations.
• Experience managing benefit vendors and negotiating partnerships.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic initiatives.
• HRIS knowledge; Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term benefits strategy aligned with workforce needs and business objectives.
• Lead design, implementation and administration of health, welfare, retirement, wellness, workers' compensation, disability and leave programs across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
• Partner with leadership and vendors to evaluate benefit plans and drive exceptional service.
• Advise HR and executive leadership on program effectiveness, trends and employee experience.
• Guide and develop the Benefits team and committees, building a high-performing culture.
• Create and execute benefits communications to simplify complex information for employees.

Skills

Leadership experience

Vendor management

Strategic influence

Benefits strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Corporate Headquarters

12575 Uline Dr. Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158

Lead and enhance a best-in-class benefits program for a company that puts its people first. As Uline's Head of Benefits, you'll lead and evolve our enterprise benefits portfolio supporting employees across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. This is an opportunity for a strategic, hands-on leader to influence long-term strategy, enhance the employee experience and oversee health, retirement, wellness, disability and leave programs at scale.

Careers Packed with Potential.

Head of Benefits

Position Responsibilities

• Develop and execute Uline's long-term benefits strategy, ensuring programs align with workforce needs and business objectives.
• Lead the design, implementation and administration of health, welfare, retirement, wellness, workers compensation, disability and leave programs across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
• Partner with leadership and vendors to evaluate benefit plans, keep offerings competitive and drive exceptional service.
• Serve as Uline's benefits expert and financial steward, advising HR and executive leadership on program effectiveness, industry trends and employee experience.
• Guide and develop the Benefits team and committees, building a positive, high-performing culture.
• Create and execute benefits communications to make complex information clear and engaging for employees.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive benefits experience, including leadership experience within a large, complex organization.
• Experience managing benefit vendors, negotiations and strategic partnerships.
• Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic initiatives.
• Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or other HR certification preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems. Workday a plus.

Benefits

• Complete health insurance coverage and 401(k) with 6% employer match that starts day one!
• Multiple bonus programs.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Tuition Assistance Program that covers professional continuing education.

Employee Perks

• On-site café and first-class fitness center with complimentary personal trainers.
• Over four miles of beautifully maintained walking trails.

About Uline: Uline, a family-owned company, is North America's leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials with over 10,000 employees across 15 locations. Uline is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must complete a pre-employment hair follicle drug screening. All positions are on-site. EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled #CORP (#IN-PPHR) Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks! Explore https://www.uline.jobs/#working-here_blankUline.jobs to learn more!