Director, Time Away from Work Programs

Habitat For Humanity Of Durham; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments in Durham, NC is seeking a Director to lead time away from work programs onsite. You will drive strategy, governance, and continuous improvement, partnering with HR, Legal, Compliance and external vendors to deliver compliant, effective programs for associates.

You will translate business needs and market trends into enhancements, oversee governance and program implementation, and ensure an excellent associate experience across the organization.

Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of experience in benefits, leave administration, HR policy, compliance, or related areas.
• Strong knowledge of time away programs and applicable regulations.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving program changes from strategy to implementation.
• Influence stakeholders across HR, Legal, Compliance and business teams.
• Strong analytical skills using data to identify trends and support decisions.
• Excellent communication, relationship management and organization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with HRIS or leave management systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, design and enhancement of Fidelity's time away from work programs.
• Assess program performance, trends, and regulatory developments to improve programs.
• Partner with HR Shared Services, capacity planning teams and vendors for administration.
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance on policy updates, governance, audits and risk.
• Lead cross-functional projects and ensure successful policy and system changes.
• Maintain program documentation and governance for consistency and compliance.
• Use data and reporting to evaluate effectiveness and provide leadership insights.
• Develop communications and training materials for time away programs.
• Foster strong relationships across HR and business teams to adapt to needs.

Skills

Leave administration

HR policy

Compliance

Program strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication

Project management

Tools

HRIS

Leave management systems

Benefits administration systems

Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Director, Time Away from Work Programs

Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model in phases by region and role. See job description for more information.

Onsite

Location

• Durham, NC

Team

• Corporate Services

Experience Level

Director

Job Description:

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

The Role

As the Director, Time Away from Work Programs, you will lead the strategy, design, governance, and continuous improvement of Fidelity's time away from work programs. Reporting to the Head of Financial and Work Life Benefits, you will partner across Human Resources, Legal, Compliance, business unit capacity planning teams, and external vendors to ensure Fidelity's programs support associates throughout key life events while maintaining operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and a positive associate experience.

You will serve as a subject matter expert on time away programs, translating business needs, workforce trends, and market practices into program enhancements and strategic recommendations. In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives, oversee program governance, and drive the successful implementation and administration of Fidelity's time away from work strategy.

The Expertise and Skills you Bring

• 8–10 plus years of experience in benefits, leave administration, HR policy, compliance, or related areas, with increasing responsibility for program strategy and management
• Strong knowledge of time away programs, including applicable federal, state, and local regulations, and the ability to translate complex requirements into practical business solutions
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional initiatives and driving program, policy, or process changes from strategy through implementation.
• Experience influencing stakeholders and building partnerships across HR, Legal, Compliance, and business teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data and insights to identify trends, develop recommendations, and support decision-making
• Excellent communication, relationship management, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and drive results in a dynamic environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and PowerPoint; experience with HRIS, leave management, or benefits administration systems preferred
• Assist with various benefits projects; and other duties as assigned

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the ongoing strategy, design, and enhancement of Fidelity's time away from work programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, associate needs, and market practices
• Assess program performance, utilization trends, benchmarking data, legislative developments, and associate feedback to identify opportunities and develop recommendations that support the evolution of Fidelity's programs
• Partner with HR Shared Services, business unit capacity planning teams, and external vendors to ensure effective program administration and a seamless associate experience
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance partners to monitor regulatory developments and oversee policy updates, governance activities, audits, and risk assessments related to time away programs
• Lead cross-functional projects and program implementations, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring successful execution of policy, process, and system changes
• Establish and maintain program documentation and governance practices that promote consistency and compliance across the organization
• Leverage data, analytics, and reporting to evaluate program effectiveness, identify trends, and provide insights and recommendations to leadership
• Develop communications, training materials, and resources that support associate understanding and effective utilization of time away programs
• Foster strong relationships across Human Resources and business teams to ensure programs continue to meet evolving workforce and organizational needs

The Team

This role reports into the Head of Financial and Work Life Benefits.

The Benefits team is a small but powerful team within the Human Resources function, and our job is to ensure that associate benefit offerings are delivering value to our associates, their families and Fidelity. We listen to associate feedback, benchmark the competition, and then measure every one of the 50 plus programs for which we are responsible.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model

Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

Category

Human Resources

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.

Benefits that balance life and work

From our fully paid parent leave to our on-site health and wellness centers, our benefits support the belief that more balance you have, the better you can achieve your goals.

Company overview

Company overview

At Fidelity, we are passionate about making our financial expertise broadly accessible and effective in helping people live the lives they want. We are a privately held company that places a high degree of value in creating and nurturing a work environment that attracts the best talent and reflects our commitment to our associates. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workplace where we respect and value our associates for their unique perspectives and experience.

Reasonable accommodations

Fidelity will reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. To initiate a request for an accommodation contact the HR Accommodation Team by sending an email to [e-mail], or by calling 800-835-5099, prompt 2, option 3.

Equal opportunity employer

Fidelity Investments is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that the most effective way to attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce is to build an enduring culture of inclusion and belonging.

Applicant screening

At Fidelity, we value honesty, integrity, and the safety of our associates and customers within a heavily regulated industry. Certain roles may require candidates to go through a preliminary credit check during the screening process. Candidates who are presented with a Fidelity offer will need to go through a background investigation and may be asked to provide additional documentation as requested. This investigation includes but is not limited to a criminal, civil litigations and regulatory review, employment, education, and credit review (role dependent). These investigations will account for 7 years or more of history, depending on the role. Where permitted by federal or state law, Fidelity will also conduct a pre-employment drug screen, which will review for the following substances: Amphetamines, THC (marijuana), cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine.

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