Director of Benefits

Transdev; Lombard (IL); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Transdev is seeking a Director of Benefits to lead strategic design and management of U.S. health, welfare and well-being programs for a large, dispersed workforce across 350+ locations.

The role reports to the CHRO and oversees vendor management, compliance, communications, and program optimization. You will balance employee value with financial sustainability, analyze healthcare data, and present recommendations to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance or related field is required.
• 10+ years in corporate benefits/Total Rewards with leadership experience.
• Strong expertise in U.S. health and welfare benefits; self-insured experience preferred.
• Experience with healthcare claims, actuarial analysis, financial modeling, and cost management.
• Experience supporting union and non-union populations preferred.
• Vendor management, procurement, negotiations, and contract management experience.
• Experience with HRIS/payroll interfaces, eligibility and enrollment, and process improvement.
• Experience supporting acquisitions or benefits harmonization preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year U.S. benefits strategy aligned with Total Rewards objectives.
• Lead design and management of health, welfare, and well-being programs for union and non-union employees.
• Own benefits financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year cost modeling.
• Analyze claims and trends to identify cost drivers and develop cost-management strategies.
• Lead benefits administration and operations across 350+ locations for accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage relationships with carriers, consultants, brokers, TPA, and procurement.
• Establish benefits KPIs, dashboards, and reporting on financial performance and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, IRS, and DOL requirements.

Skills

Benefits leadership

Financial acumen

Data-driven decision making

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Benefits/Total Rewards certification preferred

Tools

HRIS/Payroll systems

Job description

The Director of Benefits provides strategic leadership for Transdev’s U.S. benefits programs, including health and welfare and well-being plans supporting a large, geographically dispersed workforce across more than 350 locations. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), this role is responsible for benefits strategy and plan design, financial and claims analysis, vendor management, compliance, communications, administration, and continuous improvement. This position is based in Lombard, IL.

This leader will balance employee value, market competitiveness, financial sustainability, regulatory requirements, and operational effectiveness while actively managing the Company's significant investment in employee benefits. The Director will use healthcare claims, utilization, actuarial, market, and financial data to identify opportunities, manage risk, improve plan performance, and develop recommendations for senior leadership.

The Director leads and develops the Benefits team and serves as the Company's subject-matter expert, partnering closely with HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Payroll, HRIS, Communications, operations, brokers, consultants, and benefit providers. The role also supports acquisitions, integrations, new business opportunities, and other organizational changes.

What We're Looking For

A strategic, analytical, and collaborative benefits leader with strong business and financial acumen who can translate complex benefits and healthcare data into clear recommendations and measurable results. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision with operational discipline, has excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills, and is comfortable influencing senior leaders in a complex, matrixed organization.

This is an opportunity to shape the Company's benefits strategy, improve the employee experience, and optimize a significant investment in employee benefits while leading a talented Benefits team.

Transdev is proud to offer:

• Competitive compensation package of minimum $155,000 – maximum $195,000 and an annual bonus potential.

Benefits include:

• Vacation: minimum of two (2) weeks
• Sick days: 5 days
• Holidays: 12 days; 8 standard and 4 floating
• Other standard benefits: 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental and vision, life insurance, short-term disability, voluntary long-term disability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year U.S. benefits strategy aligned with business and Total Rewards objectives.
• Lead the design and ongoing management of health, welfare, and well-being programs for union and non-union employees.
• Own benefits financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year cost modeling.
• Analyze claims, utilization, healthcare trends, and financial data to identify cost drivers and develop cost-management strategies.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for senior leadership related to benefit plan design, funding, affordability, and employee value.
• Lead benefits administration and operational excellence across 350+ locations, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, technology, and employee experience.
• Manage relationships with carriers, consultants, brokers, third-party administrators, and other benefit partners, including procurement, negotiations, and performance management.
• Establish benefits KPIs, dashboards, and reporting to monitor financial performance, utilization, service, participation, and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable benefits laws and regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, IRS, and Department of Labor requirements.
• Lead benefits communications and education, including annual enrollment and year-round employee engagement.
• Provide strategic benefits leadership for acquisitions, integrations, and other organizational changes.
• Lead, develop, and build the capabilities of a high-performing Benefits team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree or Benefits/Total Rewards certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in corporate benefits, Total Rewards, or benefits consulting, including leadership experience in a large, complex organization.
• Strong expertise in U.S. health and welfare benefits; experience with large, self-insured health plans strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with healthcare claims, utilization, actuarial analysis, financial modeling, and benefits cost management.
• Experience supporting union and non-union populations strongly preferred.
• Proven success managing vendors, procurement, negotiations, contracts, and service performance.
• Experience with benefits technology, HRIS/payroll interfaces, eligibility and enrollment, and process improvement.
• Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or benefits harmonization preferred.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, IRS, Department of Labor, and other applicable benefits regulations.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Transdev complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail]

Drug-free workplace:

Transdev maintains a drug-free workplace. Applicants must:

• Be eligible to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future (if based in the U.S.).
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen.

About Transdev : Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video at https://youtu.be/ilO5cv0G4mQ

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

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Job Category: Management

Job Type: Full Time

Req ID: 9057

Pay Group: NF2

Cost Center: 826

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Transdev is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or other legally protected status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

Drug-free workplace

If based in the United States, applicants must be eligible to work in U.S. without restrictions for any employer at any time; be able to pass a drug screen and background check.

California applicants: Please Click Here for CA Employee Privacy Policy.

About Transdev

Cities, counties, airports, companies, and universities across the U.S. contract with Transdev to operate their transportation systems, maintain their vehicle and fleets, and deliver on mobility solutions. Transdev U.S. employs a team of 32,000 across 400 locations while maintaining more than 17,000 vehicles.

Part of a global company, Transdev is a leader in mobility with operations in 19 countries, proudly operated by 110,000 team members from around the world. As an operator and global integrator of mobility, we are driven by our purpose. Transdev – the mobility company – empowers the freedom to move every day thank to safe, reliable, and innovative solutions that serve the common good. Find out more at http://www.TransdevNA.com or watch an overview video.