Senior Director, Benefits & Wellbeing

Overview
Jackson Healthcare and our family of companies provide healthcare systems, hospitals and medical facilities of all sizes with the skilled and specialized labor and technologies they need to deliver high quality patient care and achieve the best possible outcomes — while connecting healthcare professionals to the temporary engagements, contract assignments and permanent placement employment opportunities they desire.
Headquartered in metro Atlanta, we’re powered by more than 2,600 associates and over 20,000 clinician providers covering all 50 U.S. states.
Our mission is to improve the delivery of patient care and the lives of everyone we touch. This includes the patients, clinicians and healthcare executives we work with through our companies every day, as well as our communities, the nonprofit organizations we support and each associate who is part of our family.
We’re always looking to add new talent to our teams. We value diverse professionals at all levels and across multiple disciplines and areas of expertise, who have strong leadership skills, align with our culture, and are committed to excellence.
The Senior Director of Benefits & Wellbeing is a strategic leader responsible for advancing the organization’s total rewards strategy, with a focus on scalable, integrated benefits and wellbeing programs across the enterprise. This role elevates benefits from a programmatic function to a differentiated component of the associate value proposition.
The Senior Director partners closely with executive leadership to ensure programs drive business outcomes, enhance associate engagement, and reflect the organization’s mission and culture. This leader oversees complex program design, vendor ecosystems, and enterprise-wide wellbeing initiatives, while mentoring senior team members and shaping long-term strategy.ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Enterprise Strategy & Innovation
Lead the development of a forward-looking, enterprise-wide benefits and wellbeing strategy aligned with organizational growth and workforce trends.
Identify emerging market trends and introduce innovative solutions that enhance competitiveness and associate experience.
Integrate benefits, wellbeing, and total rewards into a cohesive, differentiated value proposition.
Program Leadership & Design Oversight
Oversee the strategic design and optimization of all benefits programs (health, welfare, retirement (401k and NQDC plan), and ancillary offerings).
Ensure alignment of programs across business units while allowing for scalability and flexibility where needed.
Guide senior team members in program development and execution.
Oversee and maintain strong vendor management with all benefits partners.
Wellbeing Strategy & Impact
Establish a comprehensive wellbeing framework with measurable outcomes tied to engagement, productivity, and retention.
Lead enterprise wellbeing initiatives addressing physical, emotional, and financial health.
Drive a culture of wellbeing in partnership with HR and business leaders.
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management
Provide executive oversight of compliance with all benefits-related regulations.
Ensure governance practices, audits, and controls are in place to mitigate organizational risk.
Serve as escalation point for complex compliance or regulatory matters.
Financial Strategy & Cost Management
Direct long-term financial planning for benefits programs, including cost modeling and forecasting.
Balance cost containment with competitive positioning and associate needs.
Partner with Finance to ensure fiscal discipline and ROI tracking.
Leadership & Talent Development
Lead and develop a team of managers and senior professionals.
Build leadership bench strength within the benefits and wellbeing function.
Foster a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous improvement.
Executive Partnership & Influence
Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on total rewards, wellbeing, and workforce trends.
Present insights, recommendations, and program outcomes to executive audiences.
Collaborate cross-functionally to align benefits strategy with enterprise priorities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.
10–15+ years of progressive experience in benefits, retirement (401(k) and NQDC plan, total rewards, or HR leadership.
5+ years of experience leading leaders or managing complex teams.
Demonstrated experience driving enterprise-level programs and transformation initiatives.
Preferred:
Master’s degree (MBA or related field).
CEBS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, or equivalent certification.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong enterprise mindset with ability to influence at senior leadership levels.
Advanced financial and analytical acumen.
Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation and innovation efforts.
Deep expertise in benefits and wellbeing strategies and regulatory landscapes.
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Excels at building high-performing, collaborative teams and strengthening partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders to achieve organizational goals.
CORE VALUES & EXPECTATIONS
Models organizational values such as Others First, Wisdom, and Growth.
Leads with integrity, empathy, and a commitment to associate wellbeing.
Disclosures
Smoking/vaping and the use of tobacco products are prohibited on all Company premises, including indoor and outdoor areas, parking lots, and Company-owned vehicles.
As part of our employment process, candidates who receive a conditional offer may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.