Director Center of Expertise

Total Rewards

"Your life - our Mission"

OSF Health Care 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.

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

OSF Health Care is seeking a strategic, forward-thinking Director, Benefits Center of Expertise to lead the design, governance, and administration of our comprehensive employee benefits portfolio. OSF has made significant investments in its benefits portfolio over the past five years to support the whole person well-being of our Mission Partners.

As the leader of our Benefits Center of Expertise, you will ensure our programs reflect the OSF Mission of caring for the whole person: body, mind, spirit, relationships, community, and security, while balancing stewardship, innovation, and market competitiveness.

What We’re Looking For:

• Deep expertise in benefits strategy, design, and administration (not a blended comp/benefits role)
• Demonstrated executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels
• Experience operating within a large, complex organization
• A passion for continuous improvement and innovation in the benefits space

This is an impactful opportunity to shape an industry leading benefits experience that strengthens our position as an employer of choice for Mission Partners across our health system.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 8 years of progressively responsible HR experience with at least 3 years of leadership experience
• Experience in large, complex organizations.

• 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:

• 5-7 years of benefits administration experience
• Experience with a healthcare or faith-based/non-profit system preferred.

• CEBS, CBP or other professional certification

OSF Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.