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General Director, Benefits

PageUp Desc Code HMR - General Director, Benefits

Function HMR - Human Resources

Subfunction Benefits

Discipline Benefits

Career Track G - General Administration

Career Track Level Management / Leadership - Level 3

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 05

RANGE $102488 - $215224

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 05C

RANGE $137052 - $212431

Classification Information

Benefits

Benefits develops, implements and administers the organizations benefit programs such as health, dental, life, disability, leave, and retirement plans. Ensures programs are well-communicated, cost effective, competitive, and comply with legislated requirements.

Management / Leadership

Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 3

Director: Directs and controls the activities of multiple university units or leads a team of professionals with significant university wide impact. Typically has indirect reports. In charge of overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, etc. for the unit. Collaborates with executive leadership on establishing strategic goals across the function.

G - General Administration

Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The General Director within Benefits is responsible for overseeing and directing the entire benefits administration function within the Human Resources department. This includes managing the development, implementation, and ongoing administration of the university’s benefits programs, such as health, dental, life, disability, leave, and retirement plans. The director ensures that the benefits offerings are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with all relevant regulations while meeting the needs of the university’s workforce. In this leadership role, the General Director is accountable for setting strategic goals for the benefits program, collaborating with executive leadership to align benefits strategies with the university’s overall objectives. They are responsible for the planning, staffing, budgeting, and resource allocation for the benefits function, ensuring optimal service delivery and operational efficiency. The director provides guidance and oversight to managers and other team members, ensuring that they are equipped to meet the needs of employees and that the benefits programs are well-communicated, understood, and accessible to all staff. The General Director plays a key role in shaping the university's benefits strategy, making recommendations to improve program offerings, and ensuring that the university remains competitive in the job market. They also work closely with other HR functions to ensure that benefits strategies are aligned with broader organizational goals and compliance requirements. This role requires a high level of strategic thinking, leadership skills, and the ability to manage a large and complex area within the HR function.