Head of Benefits & Strategic Programs

Uline Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complete health insurance coverage

401(k) with 6% employer match starts—d

Bonus programs

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Tuition Assistance Program

On-site café and fitness center

Walking trails

Job summary

Uline, a family-owned company and North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, seeks a Head of Benefits to lead our enterprise benefits portfolio across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

You will shape long-term strategy, oversee health, retirement, wellness, disability and leave programs, and guide a talented Benefits team to deliver programs that attract and keep great people.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business or a related field.
• 15+ years of progressive benefits experience, including leadership in 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 is a plus.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Vendor management

Influence senior leaders

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/business or related field

HR certification (CEBS) preferred

Tools

Workday

Job description

Uline, a family-owned company and North America’s leading distributor of shipping, industrial, and packaging materials, seeks a Head of Benefits to lead our enterprise benefits portfolio across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

You will shape long-term strategy, oversee health, retirement, wellness, disability and leave programs, and guide a talented Benefits team to deliver programs that attract and keep great people.