Benefits Director

Our not-so-secret sauce.

Award-winning, inclusive, Top Workplace culture doesn't happen overnight. It's a result of hard work by extraordinary people. The industry's brightest talent drive our efforts to deliver purposeful work and meaningful impact every day. Learn more about what makes us different and how you can make your mark as the Benefits Director at MMA.

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With offices across North America, we combine the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world's leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC).

A day in the life.

As our Benefits Director, you'll be responsible for building our first national benefits plan, leveraging benchmark data and stakeholder input to create a robust benefits strategy. Once built, the Benefits Director will be responsible for the ongoing administration and optimization of the benefits program to ensure it remains competitive and compliant.

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Design and Development: Research, design, and implement a comprehensive benefits plan that includes health, wellness, and voluntary employee benefits, utilizing industry benchmark data to ensure competitiveness.

• Partner Strategically: Collaborate with internal stakeholders and outside providers to optimize program offerings and address colleague needs. Identify, negotiate, and manage relationships with benefits vendors and service providers to ensure high-quality service delivery and cost-effectiveness.

• Communication: Develop and implement communication strategies to educate employees about the benefits program, ensuring clarity and understanding of available options.

• Administration: Oversee the day-to-day administration of the benefits program by the regional HR operations colleagues, including enrollment, claims resolution, invoice reconciliation and employee inquiries.

• Compliance: Work closely with internal partners to ensure that all benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, and other relevant legislation.

• Data Analysis: Monitor and analyze benefits utilization and costs, providing regular reports and recommendations for improvements to senior management.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with industry trends and best practices, making recommendations for enhancements to the benefits program to meet the evolving needs of the workforce.

• Collaboration: Work closely with HR, finance, and other departments to ensure alignment of benefits strategy with overall organizational goals.

Our future colleague.

• We'd love to meet you if your professional track record includes these skills:

• Proven experience in designing and implementing national benefits programs, with a focus on data analysis and benchmarking.

• 8-10+ years of benefits experience, including health, welfare, retirement, and leave management.

• 5+ years of leadership experience overseeing HR/benefits teams.

• Strong command of ERISA, FMLA, ACA, and multi-state compliance.

• Exceptional communication, project management, and analytical skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.

• Proficiency in benefits administration software and Microsoft Office Suite.

• A professional certification in benefits management (e.g., CEBS, PHR, SPHR) is preferred

We know there are excellent candidates who might not check all of these boxes. Don't be shy. If you're close, we'd be very interested in meeting you.

Valuable benefits.

We value and respect the impact our colleagues make every day both inside and outside of work. Our culture promotes colleague well-being through robust benefits programs and resources, professional and personal development opportunities, and fulfillment through meaningful work.

Some benefits included in this role are:

• Generous time off, including personal and volunteering

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities

• Remote work

• Charitable contribution match programs

• Stock purchase opportunities

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The applicable base salary range for this role is $115,300 to $180,000. The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other wellbeing programs as well as employee assistance programs.

Who you are is who we are.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. We are always seeking those with ethics, talent, and ambition who are interested in joining our client-focused teams.

Marsh McLennan and its affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers.

Applications will be accepted until 8/4/2025