Alight

Director, Benefits & Wellbeing - Virtual

US-IL-Illinois-Virtual · Director · Contract

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Vendor ManagementLeadershipCommunication

About the role

Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans with contribution matching, generous time off, parental leave, continuing education, and career growth opportunities - all within a thriving global organization.
Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and "Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs" 6 years in a row.
If you, Champion People, seek to Grow with Purpose, and embody the meaning of Be Alight - We invite you to join our team!

Manage budgets, forecast trends, and implement strategies that optimize spend while maintaining market competitiveness
Select, negotiate, and manage vendor partnerships to ensure high-quality delivery and measurable performance
Ensure compliance with all U.S. and Canadian regulatory requirements and maintain effective governance frameworks
Build and lead a high-performing team, strengthening capability and accountability across the function
Partner with Finance, Legal, and HR leaders to align rewards strategy with business objectives
Develop and execute enterprise-wide communication strategies that simplify complex concepts and increase employee understanding and action
Lead change initiatives related to program evolution and vendor transitions, ensuring effective adoption and continuity
3+ years leading teams and developing talent
Experience designing communication strategies that drive engagement and behavior change
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in complex environments
Expertise leading change management initiatives tied to program transformation
You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate's experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography.
Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.
190,000.00 USD
Lead large-scale campaigns (e.g., annual enrollment, program launches) that improve participation and outcomes

include health, dental and vision coverages starting Day One.
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
At Alight, we are redefining how employees experience health, wealth, and wellbeing.
This role sits on the Total Rewards Leadership Team and shapes programs that elevate the employee experience, strengthen engagement, and support business performance.
Reporting to the SVP, Total Rewards and Talent, the Director, Benefits & Wellbeing owns the strategy, design, and execution of a comprehensive benefits portfolio across the United States and Canada.
With a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life.

At Alight, we believe a company's success starts with its people.
At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to "Be Alight." We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact.
Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management.

Policy Statement
Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons, disabled veterans, and other covered veterans.
Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request reasonable accommodations/modifications by contacting their recruiter.
Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not, now or in the future, require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country an

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