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The Senior Director, Benefits will lead the design, development, and execution of the company's U.S. health, welfare and absence benefits programs ensuring programs attract and retain top talent while supporting their physical, emotional and financial wellbeing. The Senior Director, Benefits will work closely with our U.S. CHRO, HR partners and other members of senior management to develop and manage the U.S. benefits strategy. This work will include benefits design, policy development, compliance, vendor relations, and local and on-site initiatives. This individual will be a partner in the development of the holistic Total Rewards strategy to include policies and programs that are aligned with the organization’s strategic plans and objectives.
Job Responsibility:
Partner with Total Rewards and Benefits leadership to develop and execute the benefits strategy
Influence senior leadership across the company to ensure support for and alignment around programs that have an impact on company performance
Manage diverse associate benefits and absence programs
Ensure benefits program materials and communications showcase Marriott’s Total Rewards programs and People First focus
Leverage data, insights, and trends to inform program design, strategy and performance measures
Manage vendor relationships, contractual terms and operations to deliver an exceptional experience and manage costs
Proactively stay current on industry best practices, legislative changes, and periodic market evaluations
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote benefits programs, drive engagement, and support holistic well-being
Develop a cohesive, holistic health and wellbeing strategy
Lead the planning, design, and implementation of all U.S. employee health, welfare and absence benefits plans
Work with outside healthcare actuaries to develop and evaluate benefits costs for the organization
Develops subsidy contribution strategies to meet business and competitive needs
Lead team in preparing cost and benefit design analyses relating to healthcare and other benefit programs
Proactively seek and evaluate emerging trends, innovations, policies, legislation and resources
Evaluate innovative resources and programs to improve health outcomes and manage costs
Lead benchmarking activities for Benefits Team
Leverage internal resources and external partnerships
Lead the evaluation and management of external vendors and tools
Develop strategies to measure the outcomes and effectiveness of benefit programs and resources
Lead health data and analytics initiatives
Ensure all benefit and paid leave programs are in compliance with regulations and federal and state laws
Collaborates with key stakeholders globally to pull concepts through to implementation
Lead group presentations and socialization of ideas and plans as well as gathering of feedback
Advocate for health and wellbeing initiatives and lead teammates through the process to create impactful programs and resources
Drive alignment from key stakeholders and lead change management activities
Lead a collaborative process with teammates and COE partners to creatively position and promote benefits to job seekers and associates.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, plus 10+ years’ of diverse benefits leadership experience program with a history of progressive responsibility managing the benefits function within a large, global organization
Demonstrated technical depth in U.S. Benefits, with experience redesigning legacy programs applying innovative thinking and a willingness to work in the details
Skilled in stakeholder management, as well as proven ability to build and facilitate relationships and influence others at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
Strong decision-making and organizational skills, with the ability to optimize the use of all available resources and deliver on multiple priorities.
Nice to have:
Experience managing a team
Experience in the hospitality industry
Experience designing and leading benefits programs.
What we offer:
Bonus program
Comprehensive health care benefits
401(k) plan with up to 5% company match
Employee stock purchase plan at 15% discount
Accrued paid time off (including sick leave where applicable)
Life insurance
Group disability insurance
Travel discounts
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Health savings account (except for positions based out of or performed in Hawaii)
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition assistance
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Other life and work wellness benefits
May include other incentives such as stock awards and deferred compensation plans.