Location Address:
9521 San Mateo NE
Albuquerque, NM 87113-2237
Summary:
Presbyterian Healthcare Services (PHS) seeks a strategic, analytical, and service-oriented leader to serve as its next Director, Benefits & Retirement Programs. This enterprise leadership role is responsible for designing, administering, and continuously enhancing a comprehensive benefits strategy that supports Presbyterian's ability to attract, retain, and engage a highly diverse workforce across clinical, operational, and corporate functions. Provides executive oversight for enterprise leave administration programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, disability management, and return-to-work processes.
As healthcare organizations face increasing workforce competition, rising healthcare costs, evolving regulatory requirements, and changing employee expectations, Presbyterian is seeking a leader who can balance strategic planning with operational excellence. The Director will oversee health and welfare benefits, retirement programs, leave and income protection programs, wellness initiatives, and family support benefits while ensuring compliance, financial stewardship, and a positive employee experience.
The successful candidate will serve as a trusted advisor to Human Resources leadership and executive stakeholders, leveraging market intelligence, workforce analytics, vendor partnerships, and benefits innovation to deliver competitive and sustainable programs that support Presbyterian's mission and workforce goals.
Work Arrangement
• Remote: Open to applicants in the United States, excluding IL, ND, NY, WA, and WY.
• Hybrid (Strongly Preferred): For individuals within 60 miles of Albuquerque, in-office presence is required Tuesday through Thursday.
Job Description:
Benefits Strategy & Program Design
Develop and execute a comprehensive benefits strategy that supports workforce attraction, retention, engagement, and well-being.
Evaluate market trends, workforce demographics, and organizational needs to recommend enhancements to benefits programs.
Lead design and administration of: Medical, dental, and vision plans Wellness programs Retirement and pension programs Paid time off programs Leave benefits Income protection programs Family support and work-life programs
Ensure benefit offerings remain competitive within healthcare and broader labor markets.
Retirement & Pension Administration
Provide oversight for retirement, pension, and deferred compensation programs.
Partner with actuaries and consultants to ensure accurate pension liability calculations and funding requirements.
Support pension audits and actuarial valuations.
Monitor retirement plan performance and regulatory compliance.
Recommend plan enhancements that support workforce and organizational objectives.
Vendor Management & Contract Administration
Lead negotiations and ongoing management of benefit vendors, carriers, consultants, and third-party administrators.
Ensure service agreements achieve quality, compliance, and cost-effectiveness objectives.
Monitor vendor performance and hold vendors accountable to established service levels.
Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies and improved employee experience.
Financial Stewardship & Cost Management
Analyze benefit utilization, participation, claims activity, and market trends.
Develop recommendations regarding plan design, funding strategies, and employer/employee cost-sharing models.
Ensure responsible stewardship of organizational resources while maintaining competitive benefit offerings.
Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities associated with benefits programs.
Compliance & Regulatory Oversight
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements governing employee benefit plans.
Oversee preparation and filing of: ERISA plan documentation Form 5500 filings Summary Plan Descriptions Summary Annual Reports Retirement plan compliance documentation Required Board actions and…