H.W. Kaufman Group · 5 days ago
Benefits Director
Farmington Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expH.W. Kaufman Group is a powerful global network of companies dedicated to shaping the future of insurance. The Director of Benefits is responsible for overseeing the strategy, development, and administration of employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance and exceptional client service.
Financial ServicesInsuranceProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Evaluate opportunities to grow and enhance the employee benefits function
Oversee benefit program design, pricing, underwriting and carrier negotiations
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations (e.g., ACA, ERISA, HIPAA)
Lead, mentor and manage benefits staff, fostering a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement
Maintain strong relationships with brokers, clients, carriers, and strategic partners
Analyze market trends to inform product development and competitive positioning
Monitor department performance and provide executive reporting on key metrics
Coordinate with HRBPs and senior leaders to enhance benefits and drive retention strategies
Serve as a hands-on subject matter expert for complex benefits questions, escalations and issue resolution
Oversee and participate in annual open enrollment activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
7+ years of experience in employee benefits, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
Demonstrated experience handling complex benefits issues, escalations and hands-on operational processes
Thorough understanding of local, state, and federal laws involving employment, HR and benefits administration
Deep knowledge of group benefits products, markets and compliance issues
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend strategic solutions
Strong negotiation, communication, and strategic planning skills
Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits or HR certifications preferred
Benefits
Employer paid continuing education courses and designations via access to Kaufman Institute
Health and welfare benefits including medical, vision and dental
401K with employer match
Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
Access to Kaufman Wellness Program
Company
H.W. Kaufman Group
At H.W. Kaufman Group, we are committed to providing unsurpassed service to insurance brokers, agents and carriers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Heckman
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
Christine Tricoli
Corporate Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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