Head of Health and Wellbeing Benefits

About This Role

Develop and execute a comprehensive US health, welfare, and well-being benefits strategy to support employee engagement and organizational performance. Oversee program operations, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and lead a high-performing team of benefits professionals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a comprehensive US health, welfare and well-being benefits strategy that supports employee and partner engagement, retention, and overall organizational performance
• Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to ensure programs remain competitive and compliant
• Oversee health & welfare and well-being program operations (including mental health and caregiver resources), as well as vendor selection and management
• Drive initiatives that enhance employee experience, such as digital health solutions, preventive care programs, and mental health resources
• Manage multi-million-dollar benefits budgets, ensuring cost optimization without compromising quality
• Partner with Finance and Actuarial teams to forecast costs and analyze ROI for health and wellbeing initiatives
• Maintain robust governance processes for plan administration and audits, ensure adherence to federal and state regulations, and provide guidance and related policies
• Collaborate with other Talent & Culture teams and business leaders to integrate well-being into the broader employee value proposition
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on health trends and workforce wellbeing
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of benefits professionals

Requirements

• Minimum ten years of progressive experience in benefits strategy and administration
• At least five years in a senior leadership role
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university or fifteen years of equivalent experience
• Deep knowledge of US health and welfare strategy, regulations, market trends, and vendor landscape
• Experience driving wellbeing initiatives that improve employee health outcomes and engagement
• Proven ability to manage large budgets and complex vendor relationships
• Strong analytical, innovative, communication, and influencing skills
• Authorization to work in the U.S. without employment-based visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university; or at least fifteen years of equivalent experience
• Minimum ten years of progressive experience in benefits strategy and administration, with at least five years in a senior leadership role

Benefits