Head of Benefits & Wellbeing Strategy

Jackson Healthcare, LLC; Alpharetta (GA, WI); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson Healthcare is seeking a Senior Director of Benefits & Wellbeing to lead a scalable, enterprise-wide total rewards strategy that enhances associate value and engagement across the organization.

The role partners with executive leadership to design, govern, and optimize health, retirement, and wellbeing programs, drive cost efficiency, and mentor a high‑performing team while embedding the company's mission and culture into every initiative.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field.
• 10–15+ years of progressive benefits/total rewards, or HR leadership.
• 5+ years leading leaders or managing complex teams.
• Preferred: MBA or related master’s degree.
• CEBS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide benefits and wellbeing strategy aligned with growth.
• Oversee design and optimization of health, welfare, retirement and ancillary programs.
• Ensure program governance, vendor management and compliance.
• Drive wellbeing initiatives linked to engagement and retention.
• Partner with Finance for cost modeling and ROI tracking.
• Mentor and develop a leadership team within benefits.
• Present insights and program outcomes to senior leadership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align rewards with priorities.

Skills

Executive communication

Strategic influence

Financial analytics

People leadership

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/related field

Master’s degree preferred (MBA or related)

CEBS/SHRM-SCP/SPHR certification

Job description

Jackson Healthcare is seeking a Senior Director of Benefits & Wellbeing to lead a scalable, enterprise-wide total rewards strategy that enhances associate value and engagement across the organization.

The role partners with executive leadership to design, govern, and optimize health, retirement, and wellbeing programs, drive cost efficiency, and mentor a high‑performing team while embedding the company's mission and culture into every initiative.