Director Benefits Center of Expertise at OSF HealthCare

Peoria, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

83.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Employee Benefits, Leadership, Health Plan Design, Welfare Plan Design, Retirement Plan Design, Governance, Compliance, Vendor Management, Negotiations, Benefit Innovations, Strategic Thinking, Team Development, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Change Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Total Rewards "Your life - our Mission" OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Expected pay for this position is $62.64 - $83.00/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is a Salaried position. Overview POSITION SUMMARY: The Director of Benefits Center of Expertise (COE), provides strategic thought leadership and oversight for the design, governance, and administration of employee benefit programs across the health system. This role ensures that benefits offerings support OSF’s mission to care for the whole person—body, mind, spirit, relationships, community and security—while balancing stewardship of resources with market competitiveness. The Director partners with executive leadership, vendors, and internal stakeholders to align benefit programs with organizational values, Catholic ethical principles, and workforce needs. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s degree Experience: 10+ years of progressive experience in employee benefits. 5+ years of experience in a leadership role. Experience in large, complex organizations. Other Skills/ Knowledge: Strong expertise in health, welfare, and retirement plan design, governance, and compliance. Proven success in vendor management, negotiations, and implementing benefit innovations. Strategic thinker with ability to balance mission, employee needs, and fiscal stewardship. Inspirational leader who develops teams, builds trust, and fosters collaboration across disciplines. Excellent communicator with ability to translate complex benefit topics for diverse audiences. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Experience with a healthcare or faith-based/non-profit system preferred. Licensure/ Certification: CEBS, CBP or other professional certification OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

The Director of Benefits Center of Expertise provides strategic thought leadership and oversight for the design, governance, and administration of employee benefit programs across the health system. This role ensures that benefits offerings support OSF’s mission while balancing stewardship of resources with market competitiveness.