<p>About the Opportunity</p> <p>Reporting to the AVP HR - Benefits, Compliance and Global Mobility in University Human Resources, the Director Benefits is a strategic leader responsible for leading the development, management, and innovation of our comprehensive benefits programs serving faculty, staff, and international academic communities. The Director Benefits brings a global perspective, a commitment to excellence in employee experience, and a forward-thinking approach to cost efficiency and technology integration-aligned with the institution's mission of academic excellence and service.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Develop and implement a forward-looking global benefits strategy that supports the academic mission, institutional goals, and the needs of a diverse and international employee population. </li><li>Oversee all aspects of faculty and staff benefits programs, including healthcare, retirement, wellness, tuition, leave policies, and international assignments. </li><li>Identify innovative, cost-effective solutions while ensuring compliance with local, national, and international regulations. </li><li>Leverage benefits technology platforms and HRIS systems to streamline processes, enhance the employee experience, and improve data analytics and reporting. </li><li>Collaborate with university leadership, faculty governance, and administrative partners to ensure transparency and alignment across schools, departments, and global campuses. </li><li>Develop and lead benefits communications strategies that educate and engage employees across academic, administrative, and international environments. </li><li>Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure service excellence and value; lead RFPs and negotiations when needed. </li><li>Provide thought leadership on benefits strategy during institutional change (e.g., global campus expansion, faculty mobility, postdoc needs, mergers). </li><li>Supervise and mentor a team of benefits professionals, fostering a high-performance, service-oriented culture. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree or relevant professional certifications preferred </li><li>10+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits administration, including significant experience in global benefits and higher education settings, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. </li><li>Proven success in developing and implementing strategic, employee-centered benefits programs with measurable impact. </li><li>Deep understanding of academic environments, including faculty benefits needs, unionized staff considerations, and international mobility. </li><li>Experience with benefits cost modeling, risk management, and data-driven decision-making. </li><li>Deep understanding of benefits-related compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions. </li><li>Proven track record of implementing innovative benefits solutions that drive cost savings. </li><li>Proficiency with benefits and HR technologies (Workday). </li><li>Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills. </li></ul> <p>Personal Attributes:</p> <ul> <li>Strategic thinker with the ability to see beyond conventional solutions </li><li>Innovative problem-solver who consistently brings fresh ideas to the table </li><li>Customer-focused approach with a genuine commitment to employee satisfaction </li><li>Dynamic leader who inspires and motivates teams toward excellence </li><li>Adaptable and resilient in navigating complex challenges </li><li>Collaborative partner who builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization </li></ul> <p>Position Type</p> <p>Human Resources</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.</p> <p>Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.</p> <p>All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.</p> <p>Compensation Grade/Pay Type:</p> <p>114S</p> <p>Expected Hiring Range:</p> <p>$129,010.00 - $187,060.00</p> <p>With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.</p>