Director of Benefits and Wellness

Location: Arlington, Virginia
Categories: Human Resources
Req ID: 5237

Overview

Stand Together is seeking a Director of Benefits and Wellness to lead development, implementation, and administration of benefits programs across our organization. Reporting to the Director of HR Operations, you will get to apply your knowledge and expertise to evolve our Benefits strategy and programs to support the growth and the ever-changing needs of our philanthropic community. With your passion for continuous improvement and driving operational excellence, you will also play an integral role in building an exceptional Benefits capability and team.

The Stand Together community works with some of the country’s boldest and most innovative socialchangemakersthat are driving to remove the internal and external obstacles that block people from achieving their full potential. We believe we all benefit when everyone can be the best version of themselves and contribute to society. Do you have a passion for concerns such as breaking the cycle of poverty, criminal justice reform, immigration, economic opportunity, and free speech (plus so much more!)?

Your Responsibilities Include

• Refine and deploy a strategic road-map for our benefits strategy against market best practices in alignment with our business goals and culture
• Provide thought leadership, expertise, and guidance in the development of innovative wellness programs that reinforce our vision and overall benefits strategy
• Develop tools and communication vehicles that increase engagement and understanding of benefit programs and the value they deliver to new and existing employees
• Direct and supervise the work of the benefits team. Continuously coach and mentor direct report(s) to support growth and development
• Partner with our HRIS capability to ensure optimal system configuration for benefits administration

Knowledge and Skills You Bring to the Organization

• Progressive HR benefits experience leading all aspects of benefits strategy, design, administration, and compliance in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with self-funded medical benefits
• Proven experience translating vision into strategy for designing, implementing, managing, and measuring successful benefits and wellness programs
• Comprehensive understanding of multi-state benefits compliance including knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Workers Comp
• Demonstrated people management skills and experience in developing and growing talent
• Ability to successfully manage vendors and develop strategic partnerships
• Excellent project management, presentation, and written communication skills
• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or CEBs accreditation is a plus

About Us

Stand Together helps social entrepreneurs supercharge their efforts to help people improve their lives. We connect them with passionate partners and the resources necessary to make a greater difference.

Through our philanthropic community, we tackle some of the nation’s biggest challenges so that every person has the opportunity to realize their extraordinary potential.

Stand Together partners with people from diverse perspectives and backgrounds-including people in education, business, community non-profits, and public policy-to accomplish more together than any of us could on our own.

Our Values

Working at Stand Together is different from many other organizations. We have a relentless commitment to a culture based on a business philosophy called Market Based Management ® (MBM ® ). Informed by the principles that allow a free and open society to flourish, MBM® prepares individuals to innovate, improve, and transform while fostering a healthy, growing organization that creates long-term value for its clients and supporters and fulfillment for its employees.

We believe that diversity in experiences, perspectives, knowledge and ideas fuels creativity, broadens knowledge, and helps drive success. That’s why we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to treat all employees and applicants with honesty, dignity, respect and sensitivity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of color,race, religion, religious creed, sex, gender or gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy (including medical needs which may arise from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), military and veteran status, genetic information, marital or familial status, political affiliation, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. #external #pm19

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