Director - Benefits

Description

MaineHealth Corporate

Management / Leadership

Req # : 41264

Position Summary :

JoinMaineHealth, a trusted leader in integrated healthcare, where stability meets innovation and a commitment to excellence drives every decision. As theDirector of Benefits, you'll lead the design and execution of a comprehensive benefits strategy that impacts over 20,000 of employees across our expansive system, ensuring their physical, mental, and financial well-being while fostering a culture of engagement, retention, and organizational excellence.

We're seeking a seasoned professional withextensive vendor management experienceand a proven track record of success in aself-insured environment. This role offers the opportunity to leverage your expertise to optimize benefits programs, build strong partnerships, and drive meaningful outcomes for our employees and their families.

This is more than a role-it's an opportunity to shape the future of healthcare benefits in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. With MaineHealth's commitment to professional development, you'll have the resources and support to grow your career while making a meaningful difference in the lives of our team members and the communities we serve.

Be part of a system that values your expertise, fosters your growth, and offers the stability to build a lasting legacy.

The Director of Benefits is responsible for the strategic direction, design, implementation, communication, and administration of the organization's comprehensive employee benefits programs. These include health and welfare plans, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, leave of absence programs, and other ancillary benefits. The Director ensures that benefit offerings are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with the organization's business objectives and total rewards philosophy.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and lead the overall benefits strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market competitiveness.
• Oversee the day-to-day administration of all benefit plans including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement plans.
• Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts, renewals, and pricing to ensure high-quality service and cost efficiency.
• Lead annual benefits open enrollment and related communication strategies.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and IRS guidelines.
• Monitor industry trends, conduct benchmarking, and recommend innovative benefit solutions.
• Partner with finance on benefits budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Manage and mentor a team of benefits professionals, providing coaching and development opportunities.
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, Payroll, and IT to ensure accurate and efficient benefits administration and data integrity.
• Develop and implement wellness programs that support employee well-being and productivity.
• Serve as a key point of contact for escalated employee inquiries and resolve complex benefit issues.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact philip.ellis@mainehealth.org