Senior Director, University Benefits & Total Rewards

University of Rochester; New York (NY); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Rochester is seeking a Director of University Benefits to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Benefits team, developing and administering comprehensive programs for faculty, staff and retirees.

You will partner with HR and University leaders, shape the Total Rewards strategy, ensure ERISA/HIPAA compliance, and lead large-scale benefit initiatives while building a high-performing team across the institution.

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; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.
• Leads efforts to assess benefits-related needs at a systemic level.
• Sets vision for benefits as part of Total Rewards.
• Oversees compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, and related regulations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business or related field

Master's degree preferred

Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365

Zoom

Box

Adobe

Job description

The University of Rochester is seeking a Director of University Benefits to provide strategic and operational leadership for the Benefits team, developing and administering comprehensive programs for faculty, staff and retirees.

You will partner with HR and University leaders, shape the Total Rewards strategy, ensure ERISA/HIPAA compliance, and lead large-scale benefit initiatives while building a high-performing team across the institution.