Director, Benefits (Medtech)

Location: Remote US; hybrid work is available, with 1–2 days per week in the San Diego headquarters for local employees.

Salary: $175,000–$205,000 annually, plus bonus and benefits.

Company

Develops and manufactures diabetes technology products, including insulin pumps and automated insulin delivery systems.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, implementation, administration, and communication of benefits, wellness, paid time off, and leave programs.
• Develop benefits strategy and budgets with HR and Finance leadership across the US, Canada, and EMEA.
• Evaluate and manage brokers, vendors, carriers, service levels, costs, utilization, and employee experience.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, Form 5500, nondiscrimination testing, SOX, and applicable global regulations.
• Oversee leave administration and partner with HR Business Partners on complex or escalated cases.
• Educate and influence employees, managers, and senior business leaders on benefits initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience.
• 12 years of progressive experience developing, implementing, and measuring global employee benefits programs.
• 5 years of experience leading employee benefits teams.
• Strong knowledge of self-funded insurance plans, COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, unemployment, disability, financial savings, and paid time off programs.
• Experience with HRIS systems, Microsoft Office, data analysis, project management, conflict resolution, and cross-functional leadership.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• PHR, SPHR, or another HR-related certification.
• Experience in a high-volume medical device, biotech, or pharmaceutical environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available from the first day.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 11 paid holidays and unlimited paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match and employee stock purchase plan.
• Work environment focused on innovation, employee well-being, collaboration, and inclusion.

Hiring process

• Employment is contingent on successful drug testing and background screening.
• Applications remain open until a final candidate is selected or a sufficient number of applications is received.