Benefits, Director

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars, and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is about how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

Responsibilities

Summary

The Director of Benefits will lead the design, administration, and management of White Lodging’s comprehensive benefits programs. Reporting directly to the Sr. Director, Total Rewards, this role is instrumental in ensuring competitive and cost-effective benefits that enhance employee well-being, align with company goals, and drive employee engagement.

What You’ll Do

• Lead a High-Performing Team: Mentor and develop a team of benefits professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Strategize for Success: Partner with senior leadership to design and implement benefits strategies aligned with company objectives.
• Optimize Benefits Programs: Oversee the administration of health, wellness, retirement, and ancillary benefits, ensuring competitiveness, compliance, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive Employee Well-Being: Promote initiatives focusing on physical, financial, and mental health.
• Ensure Compliance: Maintain adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and more.
• Enhance Communication: Develop communication strategies to educate employees on benefits offerings, open enrollment, and wellness programs.

What You’ll Bring

• Leadership skills to inspire and develop teams.
• Expertise in benefits program design, management, and compliance.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities.
• High-impact communication and change management abilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (professional certifications like CCP, CEBS, or SPHR required within one year).

Other Information

What You Can Look Forward To

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting on Day 1
• Paid Parental Leave
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Leadership development opportunities
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences

Location Code: A75