Director, Benefits
$198,440–$317,460 year
HybridWashington, District of Columbia, United States or Washington, United States
Job Summary
Develop and maintain the firm's comprehensive benefits strategy, overseeing health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs while leading annual renewals, cost forecasting, and vendor negotiations. Direct the enterprise-wide open enrollment process, ensure strict compliance with ERISA, ACA, and other regulations, and manage plan documentation with legal consultation. Build analytical processes to evaluate program effectiveness, resolve employee concerns, and deliver targeted communications and training. Lead a team of four full-time equivalents, exercise hiring authority, and interface with Finance, IT, and other departments to drive operational efficiency and process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in employee benefits administration
- Advanced knowledge of benefits laws, regulations, and compliance requirements, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ADA, FMLA, Form 5500 requirements, SARs, Sarbanes-Oxley, Summary Plan Descriptions, tax codes, and other legal requirements
- Working knowledge of qualified retirement plan rules, regulations, and structure, including distribution requirements and QDROs
- Demonstrated experience managing benefits budgets, forecasting costs, analyzing utilization and cost drivers, and developing data-informed recommendations for plan design and program improvements
- Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements
- Strong understanding of HR systems, benefits administration platforms, reporting tools, system integrations, data integrity practices, and technology-enabled process improvement
- Experience leading open enrollment, benefits communications, employee education, wellness or well-being initiatives, and vendor-supported engagement strategies
- Advanced knowledge of HR compliance regulations, employment laws, best practices, and industry standards, particularly those applicable to benefits and compensation
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working in a law firm or professional services firm preferred
- Interest in using innovative AI technology, including Harvey and Copilot, to support efficient high-impact work
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