Director, Benefits

Director, Benefits Full-time, Hybrid | Human Resources. Initiates and executes strategic benefits change initiatives that support the Institute's mission, and oversees the following MIT benefits programs: Health and welfare, retirement, work-life, and voluntary benefit programs. Oversees communications (e.g., messaging, print collateral, web information, targeted presentations); manages relationships with third‑party vendors such as plan record keepers, claims administrators, pharmacy collaborators, auditors, attorneys, actuaries, consultants to ensure benefits are being administered efficiently, effectively and in compliance with all applicable regulations; manages vendor contracts in partnership with VPF contracts and sourcing to ensure adherence to service level agreements; as applicable conducts bidding or renegotiation processes; participates in discussions and negotiations with MIT's eight unions, as needed; collaborates to ensure MIT's benefits are administered effectively, continue to respond to the changing needs of the community, reflect up‑to‑date technology and emerging market trends and developments; and examines the competitive position of MIT's benefits relative to peer universities and other industry employers. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree; at least fifteen years of experience in benefits planning and management or a related field, preferably in higher education; experience identifying, designing, recommending, and implementing innovative business solutions to challenges; commitment to managing and developing teams of professionals; understanding of laws, regulations, and governmental programs related to benefits, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, the Secure Act, and state and federal regulations; knowledge of strategic planning, project and time management, resource and budget allocation; and excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: Advanced degree and/or professional benefits certifications; proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook; SAP and Oracle. How to Apply All inquiries, nominations or referrals, and resumes with cover letters should be sent electronically and in confidence to Isaacson, Miller at 2/5/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)