Director, University Benefits

University of Rochester; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a senior leader to direct the Benefits program for faculty, staff and retirees, ensuring competitive, compliant, and comprehensive offerings. This role drives strategy, oversees program development and aligns benefits with the university mission and Total Rewards framework.

Ideal candidate has 7+ years in benefits, a strong track record of leading teams, and expertise in ERISA, HIPAA, and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required.
• 7 years of progressive Benefits experience including 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Master's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides strategic and operational leadership for Benefits team.
• Develops, implements, communicates and administers the University Benefits Program for faculty, staff and retirees.
• Develops innovative and comprehensive benefits programs for university-wide needs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Team leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Zoom

Box

Adobe

Job description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.

Job Location (Full Address):

60 Corporate Woods, Brighton, New York, United States of America, 14623

Opening:

Worker Subtype:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Department:
100996 Total Rewards-Benefits

Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 117

Compensation Range:

$122,600.00 - $184,000.00

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

Provides strategic and operational leadership for Benefits team. Develops, implements, communicates and administers the University Benefits Program for faculty, staff and retirees in order to recruit, retain and reward a qualified workforce. Develops innovative and comprehensive benefits programs designed to meet the needs of faculty and staff across the entire University.

Essential Functions:

• Leads efforts to assess benefits-related needs at a systemic, strategic level. Partners with a variety of HR and University leaders and groups. Develops strategic recommendations and business cases, including financial implication, to address benefit needs.
• Sets the vision and philosophy for benefits as part of Total Rewards at the University. Progresses the vision through engaging and inspiring University and HR leadership, Total Rewards and HR teams and others as appropriate.
• Develops and implements a Benefits strategy, programs and processes that further the HR and University mission and vision, as well as being based on regulatory requirements, needs of various departments and stakeholders, industry best practices and market and financial considerations.
• Leads the Benefits team, ensuring effective team structure and processes are in place. Supports staff development and leads and inspires the team.
• Oversees project management of multiple large-scale, complex benefit-related initiatives as part of the Total Rewards organization.
• Provides leadership, oversight and counsel to ensure the University is in compliance with ERISA, HIPAA and other state and federal regulations related to the Benefits Program.
• Other duties as assigned, including assuming management responsibility in absence of the Sr. Director.

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field required
• 7 years of progressive Benefits experience, encompassing various aspects of the Benefits function including 2 years of supervisory experience, required
• Master's degree preferred
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills required
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead a high-performing team, and to manage an extended (indirect) team through influence
• Demonstrated success leading complex, large-scale change initiatives
• Strategic thinker
• Experienced interpersonal skills, including ability to collaborate and build relationships with all levels of University leadership and faculty/staff/retirees
• Knowledgeable with Microsoft Suite, virtual collaboration tools (Zoom, Box); Adobe, etc preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact, both orally and in writing, with people across diverse backgrounds and cultures preferred.

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status,or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.