Senior Director, Benefits

Job Description

Who We Are:

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

Who We Are:

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion, events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation, sports operations & advisory, event & experiences management, media production & distribution, experiential marketing and brand licensing.

The Role and What You'll Do:

As the Senior Director, US Benefits you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits and wellness programs within the organization. Your primary objective will be to develop and manage comprehensive benefits strategies that attract, retain, and motivate employees, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations within defined budgets. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and Legal, to ensure the effective delivery of benefits programs that align with the organization's goals and objectives.
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to evaluate the competitiveness of existing benefits programs.
• Analyze employee needs and trends to identify opportunities for enhancing benefits offerings.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of all employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other ancillary benefits.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to employee benefits, such as ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and state-specific regulations.
• Manage relationships with benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants to negotiate contracts, monitor service levels, and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain benefits communication materials, policies, and procedures to educate employees on available benefits and ensure consistent understanding across the organization.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments of benefits programs to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Stay updated on changes in laws, regulations, and industry trends related to employee benefits.
• Work closely with external auditors, consultants, and legal counsel to ensure accurate and timely reporting of benefits-related information.
• Serve as a resource for employees regarding benefits-related inquiries, issues, and concerns.
• Lead benefits integration for all US M&A activity
• Develop and deliver benefits-related training programs and workshops for employees, managers, and HR staff.
• Plan and project manage open enrollment periods and other benefits-related events.
• Utilize data insights to identify areas for program improvement and inform decision-making processes. 
• Lead a team of benefits professionals

You Have These:
• 10-15 years of experience in benefits management, including management experience.
• In-depth knowledge of employee benefits programs, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Strong understanding of compliance requirements, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and other relevant regulations.
• Proven experience in benefits program design, implementation, and administration.
• Merger & Acquisition integration experience
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience and strong comfort with HR technology to support the activation of benefit programs via HR digital platforms
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong problem-solving abilities.

We'd Love If You Also Have These: 
• Global experience a plus
• Experience with Workday a plus

How we work: 

Endeavor is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week/in a remote capacity. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Don't meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world's diverse voices.  

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Endeavor strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:
$138,750 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:
$185,000 annually

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r1jm6x-3-15-4-244-42 in your application.