Location: Sacramento, CA (Hybrid Schedule)
Salary: 140k to 180k
Department: Human Resources - Total Rewards
About the Role:
We're seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Benefits & Wellness to lead the development, administration, and continuous evolution of our employee benefits programs. This is a high-impact leadership role where you'll shape the overall benefits strategy, drive wellness engagement, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
The Director will collaborate with senior leaders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to deliver a benefits experience that enhances employee satisfaction and supports organizational goals. You will also lead a team of professionals focused on providing exceptional support to our workforce of 1,000+ employees.
Lead the strategy, design, and execution of health, wellness, retirement, and leave programs
Serve as the internal thought leader for benefits innovation, cost management, and compliance
Manage vendor relationships, renewals, and negotiations to optimize service and financial outcomes
Champion employee education around benefits and wellness offerings through engaging communication and events
Oversee open enrollment, benefits audits, and internal reporting
Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, FMLA, and ADA
Provide leadership and coaching to the benefits team, promoting a culture of service, excellence, and continuous improvement
Monitor benefits trends and benchmarking data to make data-informed recommendations
Act as a trusted advisor to HR and business leaders on total rewards topics
Collaborate with internal teams on DEIB-related wellness initiatives
Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field (Master's or certifications like CEBS, SPHR, or SHRM-SCP preferred)
At least 10 years of experience in benefits or total rewards leadership
Deep knowledge of health & welfare benefits, 401(k) administration, wellness programming, and regulatory requirements
Strong leadership and project management skills, with a hands-on approach
Excellent analytical and communication abilities
Proven ability to drive process improvements and deliver an exceptional employee experience
Experience managing large vendor contracts and relationships
High proficiency in HRIS platforms and benefits tools (Workday, ADP, etc.)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.