Head of Rewards and Benefits

Head of Total Rewards and Benefits

Our client, a leading financial services organization, is currently seeking a strategic human resources professional to lead their benefits division from their Stamford office. This executive level role reports directly to the Senior Vice President of Compensation and Benefits and is responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive benefits strategy that supports corporate goals while remaining financially efficient.

Primary Responsibilities

You will partner with executive leadership and human resources business partners to manage the full lifecycle of employee programs including health insurance, 401k plans, retirement packages, and wellness initiatives.

A key part of this role involves evaluating and implementing innovative benefit solutions through detailed internal modeling and collaboration with external consultants, brokers, and administrators.

You will be expected to manage all external vendor relationships to ensure high quality service delivery and future scalability for the organization.

The position also involves overseeing employee communications to ensure plan transparency and providing expert consultation on special HR projects as needed.

Candidate Requirements

A Bachelor degree and at least five years of specialized experience in employee benefits is required. Candidates without a degree must possess a minimum of nine years of relevant experience.

You must have at least three years of experience in a formal leadership or management capacity within a benefits department.

Strong technical knowledge of federal and state regulations, filing requirements, and compliance mandates is essential.

You should have a demonstrated history of controlling healthcare costs and designing competitive benefit packages.

The role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to influence senior management and stakeholders.

Candidates must be willing to travel for business purposes as required.

Professional Preferences

Experience managing benefit plans for a diverse workforce comprising both salaried and hourly employees is highly preferred.

Prior experience leading benefits integration during corporate transitions or mergers is a plus.

Expertise in project management and the ability to inspire cross functional teams is highly valued.

Compensation and Work Environment

The anticipated salary for this position ranges from 110,000 to 185,000 per year based on experience and location. This role is eligible for a performance based annual bonus.

The company offers a flexible hybrid work model allowing for a combination of home based work and in person engagement at local hub offices.

General Eligibility

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all backgrounds and perspectives are valued.