The Hartford · 1 month ago
Director of Strategic Initiatives, Employee Benefits
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $211K/yr
8+ years expThe Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference and helping others achieve their goals. They are seeking a Director of Strategic Initiatives for their Employee Benefits Strategy team to drive growth and advance critical strategic initiatives while ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and customer needs.
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Responsibilities
Lead the creation and strategic planning of Employee Benefits initiatives, fostering the development of innovative ideas through collaboration and shaping multi-year growth strategies
Drive the preparation and delivery of executive-level strategy materials for the Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and key leadership forums
Partner with business unit and strategy leaders to identify, prioritize, and implement high-impact projects that advance the Employee Benefits growth goals
Facilitate and support Employee Benefits leadership sessions, collaborating with business unit leaders to shape agendas, prepare materials, and ensure strategic alignment
Oversee strategic planning processes, ensuring all initiatives are aligned with long-term business goals, market dynamics, and customer expectations
Monitor industry trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights to inform strategy and drive innovation
Develop business cases, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership to support decision-making and resource allocation
Track progress against key milestones, ensuring accountability and measurable results
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, agility, and continuous improvement within the Employee Benefits Strategy team
Qualification
Required
At least 8 years of experience in a management consulting or a strategy role at an insurance carrier
Proven success leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and delivering measurable business results
Demonstrated business and financial acumen
Demonstrated ability to synthesize information and trends, craft compelling narratives, and tailor messaging to executive and board-level audiences
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Ability to distill complex ideas for diverse audiences, including senior leadership and external stakeholders
Collaborative leader who builds trust, drives alignment, and influences across all levels of the organization
Strategic thinker with a growth mindset, business acumen, and a passion for innovation
Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving progress in dynamic environments
Proactive, resourceful, and results-oriented, with a bias for action
Committed to customer-centricity and delivering value to both internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrates curiosity, continuous learning, and openness to new perspectives
Expertise in strategic planning, project management, and change management
Bachelor's degree required
Preferred
Employee benefits experience strongly preferred
MBA or advanced degree preferred
Benefits
Short-term or annual bonuses
Long-term incentives
On-the-spot recognition
Company
The Hartford
The Hartford is an industry leading provider of property and casualty insurance, group benefits and mutual funds.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-12-15IPO
Leadership Team
Christopher Swift
Chief Executive Officer
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