Position Summary

The Director of Benefits is responsible for the development, implementation, administration and management of the hospital's employee benefit programs including health & welfare, voluntary benefits, retirement plans, and leave programs. The role requires strategic leadership, project management, strong knowledge of employee benefit regulations, and ensures a commitment to communication and delivery of all programs and services as part of the Total Rewards Strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development, and administration of innovative, modern, inclusive and comprehensive employee benefit programs, including health, dental, vision, life, retirement, earned time, and absence management.
• Plan, direct and oversee day-to-day operations for the Employee Benefits Department.
• Select, train and evaluate team members to ensure the smooth and efficient administration of benefit programs and services.
• Develop and manage the annual department and fringe budgets ensuring alignment with organizational and financial goals.
• Ensure benefit programs comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, IRS, Secure 2.0.
• Prepare and submit required government filings, benefit reports, and audits as required.
• Develop and implement innovative communication strategies to effectively educate and inform employees about available benefits options, enrollment processes and related policies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop long-term benefit strategies that align with organizational goals and Total Rewards Strategy.
• Perform ongoing monitoring, assessment and tracking of department operations and benefit program utilization.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of benefit offerings; establish and maintain quality improvement metrics and system for measuring results
• Partner with external vendors, brokers and consultants to negotiate contracts, analyze plan performance, and stay informed about industry trends and best practices.
• Provide and deliver recommendations, presentations, and reports on benefits-related functions, programs and projects.

Required Qualifications

• BA degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. MA degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in benefits administration, including at least 5 years in a management or supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of the principles, practices and regulations of benefits administration and program oversight.
• Expertise with budget principles, practices, and procedures as applied in a large organization.
• Knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices of benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, absence management programs, voluntary benefits and perks.
• Skilled in team building, developing a creative vision, and strong interpersonal communication.
• Advanced analytical skills necessary to interpret complex plans and claims data, ability to identify trends and develop actionable insights.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization; ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to small and large groups
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) for documentation, presentations, and communication. Advanced Excel functional and analytical knowledge including formulas, VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables and Charts.

Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.