Director of Benefits - Human Resources - Springfield

HCRS; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision coverage

3 weeks paid vacation

9 paid holidays + 1 week personal time

5% retirement match

Job summary

HCRS is seeking a seasoned Director of Benefits to lead the design and administration of our employee benefits programs in Springfield, VT. You will oversee health plans, retirement programs, leave administration, and wellness initiatives while advising executive leadership on financial performance and risk.

Ideal candidates have 7+ years in benefits, 4+ years in leadership, and strong ACA/ERISA knowledge. This role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, public administration, or related field.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in benefits administration.
• At least 4 years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong understanding of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and related regulations.
• Advanced analytical and financial management capabilities.
• Ability to interpret complex information and develop practical, strategic recommendations.
• Strong negotiation, contract, and vendor-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Experience overseeing self-funded health plans preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, administration, and improvement of benefits programs.
• Provide strategic oversight of health plans, retirement programs, and leave administration.
• Advise executive leadership on benefits strategy, financial performance, risk, and workforce needs.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to optimize benefits offerings.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Data analytics

Vendor management

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Strategic thinking

HRIS management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Benefits administration tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

Director of Benefits - Human Resources - Springfield

Job Category: Administration

Requisition Number: DIREC002547

• Posted : October 2, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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River Street
Springfield, VT 05156, USA

Description

The pay for this position is $120,000-$130,000 annually.

3 weeks (pro-rated) paid vacation to start & excellent health/dental/vision coverage!

9 paid holidays and 1 week of personal time

HCRS is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Benefits to lead the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of our employee benefits programs. This is an opportunity to influence how HCRS supports its staff through competitive, sustainable, and thoughtfully designed benefits. The Director of Benefits will provide strategic oversight of health plans, retirement programs, leave administration, wellness initiatives, employee benefits communication, and regulatory compliance. The position will also serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on benefits strategy, financial performance, risk, and emerging workforce needs.

To be considered, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.
• At least seven years of progressive experience in benefits administration.
• At least 4 years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong understanding of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and related regulations
• Advanced analytical and financial management capabilities
• The ability to interpret complex information and develop practical, strategic recommendations
• Strong negotiation, contract, and vendor-management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated leadership and project-management abilities
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines
• Proficiency with HRIS, benefits administration, payroll-related benefits functions, and data analytics systems
• Experience overseeing self-funded health plans preferred.

Why Join HCRS:

Join a mission-driven organization where your work will directly support the workforce that serves individuals, families, and communities throughout southeastern Vermont. Recognized as one of Vermont’s Best Places to Work for six consecutive years, HCRS offers a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits, a 5% retirement match, flexible work options, professional development, wellness programs, and unique benefits designed to support employees both at work and at home. Located in beautiful Vermont and just a short drive from Keene, Lebanon, and Hanover, New Hampshire, you can have it all - the shopping, the amenities, and a much lower cost of living than larger cities.

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