Vice President, Benefits

Elliott Scott - HR search & recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott Scott HR Recruitment is seeking an experienced Benefits Vice President to lead benefits strategy and operations across the U.S. and select international locations, including Asia, Canada, and Israel.

The role reports to the Head of Benefits and balances strategic initiative with hands-on execution. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills, deep regulatory knowledge (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA), and proven leadership in benefits administration, vendor management, and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration.
• Strong knowledge of self-funded and fully insured health and welfare plans.
• Expertise in benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Responsibilities

• Support the administration and execution of U.S. employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness offerings.
• Assist in managing international benefits programs across Asia, Canada, and Israel.
• Contribute to healthcare and wellness strategy, including plan design, cost management initiatives, vendor integration, and wellness program optimization.
• Maintain benefits configurations, eligibility rules, and payroll deductions within HRIS and vendor platforms.
• Conduct audits, reporting, and reconciliation activities to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure benefit documentation remains current and compliant across applicable jurisdictions.
• Lead vendor onboarding and support ongoing vendor relationship management.
• Monitor contractual obligations, governance standards, service-level agreements, and performance metrics.
• Partner with consultants and brokers to evaluate vendor performance, pricing, and service delivery models.
• Support annual U.S. and international benefits renewals.
• Prepare and validate census data, analyze plan proposals, and assess financial impact.
• Develop and deliver engaging Open Enrollment communications and materials.
• Provide data-driven recommendations and insights to support leadership decision-making.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Benefits Vice President to join our Human Capital team. Reporting directly to the Head of Benefits, this position will play a critical role in the oversight, administration, and continuous enhancement of employee benefits programs across the United States and select international locations, including Asia, Canada, and Israel.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, global environment and enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with hands-on execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the administration and execution of U.S. employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, and wellness offerings.
• Assist in managing international benefits programs across Asia, Canada, and Israel.
• Contribute to healthcare and wellness strategy, including plan design, cost management initiatives, vendor integration, and wellness program optimization.
• Maintain benefits configurations, eligibility rules, and payroll deductions within HRIS and vendor platforms.
• Conduct audits, reporting, and reconciliation activities to ensure data accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure benefit documentation remains current and compliant across applicable jurisdictions.
• Lead vendor onboarding and support ongoing vendor relationship management.
• Monitor contractual obligations, governance standards, service-level agreements, and performance metrics.
• Partner with consultants and brokers to evaluate vendor performance, pricing, and service delivery models.
• Support annual U.S. and international benefits renewals.
• Prepare and validate census data, analyze plan proposals, and assess financial impact.
• Develop and deliver engaging Open Enrollment communications and materials.
• Provide data-driven recommendations and insights to support leadership decision-making.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Assist with annual compliance filings and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting employee benefit programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and international regulations.

Employee Engagement & Communication

• Develop employee communications and educational initiatives that enhance benefits awareness and engagement.
• Support wellness campaigns, onsite events, and firmwide benefits programming.
• Promote a positive employee experience through effective communication and benefits education.

Process Improvement & Special Projects

• Evaluate and enhance benefits processes, policies, and reporting to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Participate in annual strategic initiatives and ad hoc Human Capital projects.
• Build and maintain project plans, reporting frameworks, communication strategies, and operational infrastructure.

Qualifications

Required

• 7+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration
• Strong knowledge of self-funded and fully insured health and welfare plans
• Expertise in benefits regulations, including: ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management capabilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Bachelor's degree required

Preferred

• Experience with international benefits administration and plan design
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS platforms
• Background managing self-funded health plans and wellness programs
• Strong ability to translate data into actionable business insights
• Experience leading projects and/or mentoring team members
• Collaborative leadership style with a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Compensation:

USD 140,000 - 170,000 per annum

Equal Opportunity Statement

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