Frazer Jones · 12 hours ago
Benefits Director
NYC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $175K/yrFrazer Jones is seeking a Benefits Director who will lead the strategy, design, administration, and optimization of all employee benefit programs. This role focuses on ensuring competitive and compliant offerings while partnering with various departments to enhance the employee experience.
EmploymentHuman ResourcesRecruiting
Hiring Manager
Kevin Bigansky
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a long‑term benefits strategy that supports talent attraction, retention, and organizational culture
Evaluate and enhance health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs to ensure competitiveness and cost efficiency
Ensure all benefit plans comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and IRS requirements
Lead RFP processes, negotiate contracts, and manage ongoing relationships with carriers, brokers, and third‑party administrators
Oversee day‑to‑day administration, including enrollment, eligibility, billing, and issue resolution
Use metrics, claims data, and benchmarking to drive decisions and identify opportunities for improvement
Create clear, engaging communication plans to help employees understand and maximize their benefits
Manage and mentor benefits staff, fostering a high‑performing, service‑oriented team
Partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, and Finance to ensure seamless integration of benefits with broader people strategies
Lead annual open enrollment, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Qualification
Required
Experience in leading the strategy, design, administration, and optimization of employee benefit programs
Ability to develop and execute a long-term benefits strategy that supports talent attraction, retention, and organizational culture
Experience in evaluating and enhancing health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and IRS requirements
Experience in leading RFP processes, negotiating contracts, and managing relationships with carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators
Ability to oversee day-to-day administration of benefits, including enrollment, eligibility, billing, and issue resolution
Experience in using metrics, claims data, and benchmarking for data analysis and reporting
Ability to create clear and engaging communication plans for employees regarding their benefits
Experience in managing and mentoring benefits staff to foster a high-performing team
Ability to partner with HR, Payroll, Legal, and Finance for cross-functional collaboration
Experience in leading annual open enrollment, budgeting, and forecasting processes
Company
Frazer Jones
Frazer Jones is a market leading global recruitment firm specialising in the Human Resources market.
Founded in 1996
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Brad Law
Partner, Head of North America
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