Director of Benefits - Human Resources - Springfield

The pay for this position is $120,000-$130,000 annually.

3 weeks (pro-rated) paid vacation to start & excellent health/dental/vision coverage!

9 paid holidays and 1 week of personal time

HCRS is seeking an experienced and strategic Director of Benefits to lead the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of our employee benefits programs. This is an opportunity to influence how HCRS supports its staff through competitive, sustainable, and thoughtfully designed benefits. The Director of Benefits will provide strategic oversight of health plans, retirement programs, leave administration, wellness initiatives, employee benefits communication, and regulatory compliance. The position will also serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on benefits strategy, financial performance, risk, and emerging workforce needs.

To be considered, you will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field required. Master's degree preferred.


• At least seven years of progressive experience in benefits administration.


• At least 4 years of leadership or management experience.


• Strong understanding of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and related regulations


• Advanced analytical and financial management capabilities


• The ability to interpret complex information and develop practical, strategic recommendations


• Strong negotiation, contract, and vendor-management skills


• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills


• Demonstrated leadership and project-management abilities


• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines


• Proficiency with HRIS, benefits administration, payroll-related benefits functions, and data analytics systems


• Experience overseeing self-funded health plans preferred.

Why Join HCRS:

Join a mission-driven organization where your work will directly support the workforce that serves individuals, families, and communities throughout southeastern Vermont. Recognized as one of Vermont’s Best Places to Work for six consecutive years, HCRS offers a collaborative culture, competitive compensation, generous paid time off, comprehensive benefits, a 5% retirement match, flexible work options, professional development, wellness programs, and unique benefits designed to support employees both at work and at home. Located in beautiful Vermont and just a short drive from Keene, Lebanon, and Hanover, New Hampshire, you can have it all - the shopping, the amenities, and a much lower cost of living than larger cities.