Senior Director, Benefits & Health Management

Home Depot; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading home improvement retailer as the Senior Director of Benefits & Health Management, where you will strategize and execute comprehensive employee benefits programs. This pivotal role requires a deep understanding of the healthcare landscape and involves cross-collaboration to enhance employee well-being. Your leadership will shape the benefits strategy, ensuring it aligns with business objectives while fostering a culture of inclusion and engagement across the organization.

Benefits

Paid sick leave

Comprehensive medical insurance

Wellness resources

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience in benefits strategy and administration within large organizations.
• Proven track record in managing compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership in fostering high-performance cultures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of comprehensive benefits packages.
• Drive health and wellness program initiatives and associate engagement campaigns.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Program Design

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

10+ years of experience in benefits management

Tools

HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday)

Job description

Senior Director, Benefits & Health Management

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

The Senior Director, Benefits & Health Management leads the development and execution of strategic vision for benefits and health management aligned with company values and business objectives. This role partners cross functionally to enhance program effectiveness, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver meaningful value to associates. Reporting to the VP, HR Performance Systems, the Senior Director provides direct oversight of a leadership team that includes 3 Directors, 4 Sr. Managers and 2 Managers.

With a deep understanding of the evolving healthcare landscape and workforce needs, the Senior Director partners cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Finance, Communications, and external vendors to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and deliver meaningful value to associates and their families. This leader champions a data-driven, associate-centric approach to benefits strategy, fostering a culture of well-being, engagement, and inclusion across the organization.

The position includes leading:

• Benefits Strategy & Innovation: Oversees the design and implementation of comprehensive benefits packages, ensuring alignment with business goals and associate needs.

• Healthy Living Program: Leads a long-standing initiative that educates associates on their health status and empowers early intervention.

• Annual Enrollment Campaigns: Drives creative, multi-channel campaigns to boost benefits engagement—launching themed initiatives featuring print, digital, podcast, and gamified elements to increase enrollment participation.

• Health & Wellness: Includes paid sick leave for all employment types,

comprehensive medical insurance, and wellness resources. These are designed to promote well-being and reduce absenteeism.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership (20%)

Develop and execute a long-term vision for benefits and health management aligned with business goals and workforce needs.

Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on benefits trends, risks, and opportunities.

Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance associate well-being and engagement.

Program Design & Management (20%)

Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of health and wellness programs.

Ensure programs are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with market trends and associate expectations.

Continuously evaluate program performance and recommend enhancements based on data and feedback.

Ensure all benefit programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA).

Cross-Functional Collaboration (20%)

Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Communications, and external vendors to ensure seamless program delivery.

Lead cross-functional teams to implement new programs, systems, and processes.

Manage relationships with third-party administrators, consultants, and carriers.

Negotiate contracts and monitor service levels to ensure high-quality delivery.

Associate Experience & Communication (20%)

Champion a best-in-class associate experience through clear, engaging, and inclusive benefits communication.

Leverage technology and digital tools to enhance access, education, and engagement.

Gather and act on associate feedback to continuously improve offerings.

Positions typically reports to: Vice President – HR Performance Systems

Number of direct reports: 3-5

Travel: Typically requires overnight travel 5-20% of the time

Physical Requirements: Most of the time spent sitting in a comfortable position.

Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area, any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Work Experience: 10+ years of previous related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in benefits strategy, design, and administration, within a large, complex organization in a high-volume, multi-site environment is strongly preferred.
• Proven success in developing and executing enterprise-wide benefits and health management strategies that drive engagement, cost efficiency, and business alignment.
• Strong ability leading with vision and integrity in a large-scale organization, fostering a high-performance culture that reflects company values. Skilled at building trust, influencing across all levels, and driving alignment between people strategies and business objectives.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, etc.) and experience managing compliance in a dynamic regulatory environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage large vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee large benefits budgets.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and benefits administration systems, with a focus on digital transformation and user experience.
• Track record of building strong partnerships across HR, Finance, Legal, and Communications to deliver integrated and impactful benefits solutions.

Courage

Ensures Accountability

Organizational Savvy

About the company

The Home Depot, America’s home improvement retail leader, helps customers and Associates build success every day – and not just in our 2,200+ retail stores. Thousands of talented can-do people build amazing futures in field and corporate positions.

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