Director, Benefits

Director, Benefits

The Director, Benefits is a strategic leader responsible for the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive benefits programs that support the health, financial security, and overall wellbeing of employees. Reporting to the Vice President, Total Rewards, this role sets the vision for benefits strategy, ensures competitive and cost-effective offerings, and leads a high-performing team to deliver an exceptional employee experience. The Director partners cross-functionally to align benefits with organizational goals, manages vendor relationships, and provides financial oversight to maximize value and impact. This position is a key member of the HR Leadership Team, shaping the future of Total Rewards at Choice Hotels.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Leadership

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking benefits strategy aligned with organizational objectives and Total Rewards philosophy.
• Serve as a senior advisor to executive leadership on benefits, wellbeing, and employee experience.
• Lead, coach, and develop the Benefits team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Champion initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and organizational culture.

Vendor Management

Financial Management

Wellbeing Experience Delivery

Team Leadership

Compliance & Communication

Qualifications

Employment Experience

Technical Skills

Additional Skills & Competencies

Education Requirements

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $160,546 to $188,641 annually. In addition to the annual salary, this role is eligible for an annual bonus based on the terms of Choice's Management Incentive Plan (MIP).

About Choice

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE : CHH), is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With 7,500 hotels in 45+ countries and territories, we offer a range of high-quality lodging options in the upper upscale, upper midscale, midscale, extended stay, and economy segments. We're the hotel company for those who choose to bet on themselves the striver, the dreamer, the entrepreneur because that's who we are, too. At Choice, we are united by the simple belief that tomorrow will be even better than today for associates, our company, and our franchisees. At our worldwide corporate headquarters in North Bethesda, Maryland, at our technology center in Scottsdale, Arizona, and through our associates around the globe, every voice is heard and every idea is listened to, no matter what area of the company they come from. We are united in supporting the entrepreneurial dreams of our thousands of franchise owners, which propels us forward giving our work at Choice a purpose larger than our business.

Corporate Office Locations

North Bethesda, MD Located at Pike & Rose, our worldwide headquarters is less than 15 miles from Washington, D.C., one block away from the North Bethesda Metro station, with easy access to I-495, complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail. Scottsdale, AZ Located at the northwest corner of Loop 101, the Scottsdale office is home to our technology, eCommerce and customer service organizations, with easy access to complimentary parking, electronic charging stations, restaurants and retail. Minneapolis, MN Select roles are based in our Minneapolis office on Highway 394, near the intersection with Highway 100, only five minutes from downtown. Field / Remote Select roles designated as field / remote will require associates to work from a home office, connecting virtually with Choice team members and leadership on Zoom, with possible required travel depending on the role.

Choice's Cultural Values

Welcome and Respect Everyone | Be Bold | Be Quick | Listen | Be Curious | Show Integrity

Choice's Leadership Principles

Act with Intention | Lead with Authenticity | Grow & Deliver