Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

Director of Benefits and Wellness

Rochester, NY · Director · Contract

Work authorization required$145k-$175kDetected 28 days ago
Data AnalysisHRLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPublic Speaking

About the role

  • Primarily provides leadership through other managers.
  • The Director must demonstrate sound judgment, political acumen, and a commitment to fostering a culture of trust, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Ability to manage multiple, complex projects and deliver quality recommendations
  • Ability to establish, define, and communicate department goals and objectives that support the strategic plan and planning, implementing, and evaluating programs

Requirements

  • Success in this role requires a collaborative mindset, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to influence through subject matter expertise and thoughtful guidance.
  • This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Compensation

  • In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above.
  • $145,000-$175,000

Benefits

  • Directs the design of employee benefit plans and delivery of benefits programs and services, including health insurance, retirement plans, disability programs, and workers' compensation.
  • Ensures benefits programs and services are provided fairly and equitably in alignment university strategic objectives, needs, and realities
  • Leads the development and execution of the university's benefits strategy.
  • Evaluates benefits needs and provides recommendations to senior leadership on program improvements or changes
  • Manages benefits related systems and tools.
  • Responsible for the accurate documentation, management, and maintenance of benefits and employment records and data.
  • Ensures benefits data and analytic reports in compliance with state and federal rules and regulations
  • Oversees employee benefits communications, outreach, and education efforts including website content, presentations, meetings, and guest speakers
  • Acts as a subject-matter expert in employee benefits offerings and policies.
  • Counsels employees and university leaders on complex benefits problems and questions.
  • Knowledge of benefits administration practices, programs, and regulations

Equal opportunity

  • If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu.
  • Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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