Benefits Strategy Lead

Role Summary
Benefits Strategy Leads design and manage employee benefits programs that support organizational goals, workforce needs, and regulatory requirements. They analyze plan performance, evaluate vendor options, and develop strategies that enhance employee well‑being and cost efficiency.

Core Responsibilities
• Develop benefits strategy and long‑term program design
• Analyze plan performance, costs, and utilization trends
• Evaluate vendors, carriers, and plan options
• Ensure compliance with benefits regulations
• Partner with HR and finance on workforce planning
• Communicate benefits programs to employees and leadership

Key Skills
• Benefits program design
• Data analysis and financial modeling
• Vendor and stakeholder management
• Regulatory knowledge (ERISA, ACA, etc.)
• Strategic communication

Common Backgrounds
• Employee benefits or HR roles
• Degrees in HR, business, or related fields
• Experience with benefits administration or consulting

Relevant Designations
• CEBS
• ChHC
• CPCU