Head of Benefits

Uline; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete health insurance

401(k) with 6% match

Paid holidays

Tuition assistance

On-site café and fitness center

Job summary

Uline, a family-owned distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, seeks a Head of Benefits to lead and evolve our enterprise benefits portfolio for employees across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

You will shape long-term strategy, oversee health, retirement, wellness, disability and leave programs, and manage vendor partnerships with a hands-on leadership approach. This role reports to the CHRO and influences culture and employee experience at scale.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive benefits experience, with leadership in a large, complex org.
• Experience managing benefit vendors, negotiations and partnerships.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and drive initiatives.
• HR certification (CEBS) preferred.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems; Workday a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term benefits strategy aligned with workforce needs and business goals.
• Lead design, implementation and administration of health, welfare, retirement, wellness, disability and leave programs across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
• Partner with leadership and vendors to evaluate plans and ensure competitive offerings and excellent service.
• Advise HR and executive leadership on program effectiveness, industry trends and employee experience.
• Guide and develop the Benefits team and committees to foster a high-performing culture.
• Create and deliver benefits communications that simplify complex information for employees.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Vendor management

Influence

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

Head Of Benefits

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 will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer and 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 shape long‑term strategy, enhance the employee experience and oversee health, retirement, wellness, disability and leave programs at scale.

As a member of the HR leadership team, you will partner with senior leaders across the business, lead a talented team and balance strategic leadership with hands‑on involvement in program design, vendor partnerships and execution.

Careers Packed with Potential.

Backed by 45+ years of success, Uline offers opportunities to grow your career with stability you can count on.

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.

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Our employees make the difference and we are committed to offering exceptional benefits and perks!