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Verisk · 6 hours ago

Senior Director, Benefits

Jersey City, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

Verisk is a leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry. The Senior Director of Global Benefits will shape and oversee benefit programs that enhance the well-being of a global workforce, ensuring compliance, operational efficiency, and a positive employee experience.

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Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of North America (U.S. benefits programs, with global oversight, ensuring alignment with business goals, market practices, and employee needs

Support consistency to global standards and frameworks across international markets, partnering with regional Total Rewards to ensure competitiveness, compliance, and delivery excellence

Collaborate with leaders across HR, Finance, IT, Marketing and Legal to ensure programs are compliant and operationally sound

Monitor industry and regulatory trends; provide insights and recommendations to inform benefit reviews and renewals; use data and insights to shape strategy, evaluate vendors

Coach and develop a high-performing benefits team focused on results, continuous improvement, and employee care – fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and collaboration

Oversee U.S. health, welfare, well-being, and retirement plans, ensuring operational excellence and vendor accountability

Advance a holistic well-being strategy, spanning mental, physical, and financial health

Govern global benefits through partnership with regional Total Rewards teams, supporting local plan design and compliance

Partner with IT, HRIS, Payroll, and external vendors to optimize workflows, and ensure benefits systems, data, and funding are accurate and well-controlled

Act as a fiduciary leader, in partnership with the Trusts Investment Committee

Lead annual benefits renewals, open enrollment, and employee communications, ensuring clarity and engagement

Strengthen the employee experience by simplifying benefits navigation and communication strategies

Play a lead role in M&A benefits due diligence and integration to ensure smooth transitions

Serve as the escalation point for vendor issues, manage RFPs, and negotiate contracts

Leverage HR technology (Oracle, Businessolver, other vendor platforms), in collaboration with IT, Payroll, and Finance to ensure accurate data flows, automation, and efficiency

Ensure data accuracy, drive automation, and improve the employee experience through system enhancements, communication resources, and digital tools

Support system testing, upgrades, and troubleshooting to ensure stability and compliance

Use analytics to provide insights on utilization, cost trends, and employee feedback to shape strategy

Manage benefit budgets, forecasts, and trend analysis; prepare reports for leadership and Board committees

Monitor costs and utilization, recommend cost-containment strategies, and identify opportunities for efficiency

Partner with Finance to align benefits accounting, accruals, and funding with financial controls and reporting

Ensure programs comply with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and other regulations

Oversee plan filings (IRS, DOL, PBGC) and internal audit requirements

Establish governance controls for vendor and internal process compliance

Qualification

Benefits design expertiseU.S. benefits regulationsVendor management skillsFinancial acumenHRIS proficiencyGlobal benefits strategyChange managementEmployee engagementCommunication skillsLeadership experience

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field required

10+ years of progressive benefits experience in benefits design, administration, and financial oversight, including U.S. plan expertise

Global exposure with ability to adapt programs to local needs while maintaining enterprise alignment; experience with global operations design and administration

5+ years of people leadership in benefits or Total Rewards

Strong background in U.S. health, welfare, and retirement plans; global exposure strongly preferred

Experience partnering with IT, Payroll, and Finance on systems, processes, and data governance

Proven ability to influence leaders and executive-level presentations

Deep knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and compliance requirements

Exposure to global/international benefits strategy design and implementation

Proficiency with HRIS and benefits administration platforms (Oracle, Workday, Businessolver, etc.)

Strong vendor management, negotiation, and contract management skills

Financial acumen, with expertise in budgeting and cost analysis

Strong change management, communication, and employee engagement skills

Balance of strategic vision and operational execution