ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Job Number25136659
Job CategoryHuman Resources
LocationMarriott International HQ, 7750 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, Maryland, United States, 20814
ScheduleFull Time
Located Remotely?N
Position Type Management

JOB SUMMARY

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.
The Senior Director will use best practices, data, insights, and trends to design and implement innovative strategies, benefits and resources to support Marriott’s commitment to putting people first and supporting associate wellness. This individual leads a team of professionals in a matrixed environment to develop and execute the most effective benefits and wellbeing programs and will be a visible leader and key partner in bringing Total Rewards forward to champion efforts among HQ and Continent leaders, on-property leaders, and HR professionals, in service to our associates. The Senior Director will present the benefits vision and initiatives in key business meetings internally and externally.
This individual leads complex, large-scale change initiatives, emphasizing stakeholder engagement, enterprise level financial and risk management, and operational excellence. Key responsibilities include leveraging data and insights to inform program design and measurement strategy, managing vendor relationships to optimize service delivery and costs, and staying updated on industry best practices and legislative changes to ensure compliance and program effectiveness.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• Experience managing a team.
• Experience in the hospitality industry.
• Experience designing and leading benefits programs.

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