Director of Benefits

Job Title

Position at loanDepot

Position Summary

Responsible for leading the design, implementation, and administration of the company's health, wellness, and retirement programs. Reporting to the VP, Total Rewards, this role will drive the evolution of programs that enhance employee well-being.

Responsibilities

• Leads the benefits team in delivering strategies aligned with company priorities and values, promoting a whole-person approach to employee and family well-being.
• Fosters an inclusive culture that attracts, develops, and retains talent through organizational transformation.
• Analyzes market and regulatory trends, benchmarking data, and workforce demographics to recommend program enhancements while balancing program value with cost.
• Builds strong partnerships with HR and business leaders to ensure benefits programs are competitive, effective, and aligned with business and talent goals.
• Develops and executes communication strategies that educate and engage employees on benefits and well-being programs.
• Conducts plan design and impact analysis to guide decisions and proposals.
• Oversees compliance, governance, and risk management for all benefit plans and filings.
• Partners with Finance to ensure accurate forecasting and cost management.
• Leads, coaches, and supports the benefits team while managing external vendor partnerships.
• Performs other duties and projects assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field is preferred with minimum of ten (10) + years of progressive experience in Benefits or Total Rewards.
• CEBS, CBP CCP, PHR or SPHR or related certification preferred.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong experience designing and executing comprehensive benefits strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to inform strategy and decision-making.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Why Work for #teamloanDepot

• Aggressive compensation package based on experience and skill set.
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
• Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people.
• Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
• Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.

About loanDepot

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts. Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this role is between $130,000 and $163,000. Your base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including your job-related knowledge/skills, qualifications, experience, and market location. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.