Job Title: Director of Benefits – Healthcare

Location: Remote
Duration: 13 Weeks (Temp-to-Hire)
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Benefits to provide interim senior-level leadership across its benefits function.

This role requires a strategic and hands-on professional who can quickly assess, stabilize, and enhance benefits programs, while partnering closely with executive leadership and managing ongoing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all employee benefits programs
• Manage end-to-end health & welfare and retirement benefits portfolio
• Lead vendor management, performance evaluation, and compliance oversight
• Drive benefits strategy, cost optimization, and program effectiveness
• Oversee and enhance annual enrollment lifecycle including communication, execution, and post-enrollment audits
• Lead RFP processes including vendor selection, evaluation, negotiation, and implementation
• Partner with executive leadership and represent benefits in cross-functional forums
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies
• Support ongoing initiatives and provide recommendations for process improvements

Core Expertise Required

Comprehensive Benefits Leadership

• Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, vision, wellness programs
• Financial Benefits: 401(k), pension plans, deferred compensation, financial wellness

Annual Enrollment Management

• Strategy, communication planning, and employee engagement
• Benefits platforms and enrollment administration
• Post-enrollment auditing and reconciliation

RFP & Vendor Management

• Vendor sourcing and evaluation frameworks
• Stakeholder alignment and negotiations
• Implementation and transition support

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in benefits management within healthcare or large, complex organizations
• Proven experience operating at a director or senior leadership level
• Strong background in benefits strategy, administration, and compliance
• Experience presenting to and partnering with executive stakeholders
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Certifications (Preferred)

• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)

Key Skills & Competencies

• Executive presence and ability to lead strategic discussions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Deep understanding of benefits structures and regulatory landscape
• Ability to quickly assess environments and drive impact with minimal ramp-up
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Industry Preference

• Experience within healthcare systems or large enterprise environments strongly preferred

For more details reach atvgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.