Telix Pharmaceuticals is a dynamic, fast-growing radiopharmaceutical company with offices in Australia (HQ), Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Our mission is to deliver on the promise of precision medicine through targeted radiation. At our core, we exist to create products that seek to improve the quality of life for people living with cancer and rare diseases. You will be supporting the international roll-out of our approved prostate cancer imaging agent and helping us to advance our portfolio of late clinical-stage products that address significant unmet need in oncology and rare diseases.
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The Director of Benefits will lead the strategic design, management, and administration of our comprehensive benefits programs. This role will drive the evolution of our benefits offerings, ensuring they remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with employee needs and company objectives.
As a hands-on leader, the Director will oversee benefits strategy, vendor management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a proactive, forward-thinking mindset, leveraging industry trends, data analytics, and employee feedback to enhance our benefits programs.
Key Accountabilities:
- Strategic Leadership & Program Design
- Develop and execute a long-term benefits strategy that supports employee well-being, enhances engagement, and strengthens talent retention.
- Conduct market benchmarking and analysis to ensure competitive, innovative, and cost-effective benefits offerings.
- Partner with senior HR and business leaders to assess workforce needs and tailor benefits solutions accordingly.
- Lead the implementation of new benefits initiatives, such as wellness programs, financial wellness education, and flexible benefits options.
- Collaborate with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis of benefits programs.
- Operational Oversight & Hands-On Leadership
- Manage and mentor a Benefits Specialist, providing guidance on daily benefits administration, compliance, and employee support.
- Serve as an escalation point for complex benefits issues that require advanced problem-solving or vendor intervention.
- Oversee open enrollment planning and execution, ensuring clear communication, smooth implementation, and high employee engagement.
- Work closely with HRIS and IT teams to optimize systems for benefits enrollment, tracking, and reporting.
- Vendor & Compliance Management
- Lead vendor selection, contract negotiations, and ongoing performance management for benefits providers.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, and state-specific mandates.
- Prepare and oversee regulatory filings such as Form 5500, ACA reporting, and audits.
- Develop and enforce benefits policies and documentation to ensure consistency and legal compliance.
- Employee Communication & Engagement
- Develop and implement a strategic communication plan to enhance employee understanding and engagement with benefits programs.
- Design and lead benefits education initiatives, including workshops, webinars, and digital resources.
- Gather employee feedback through surveys and focus groups to continuously refine benefits offerings and improve satisfaction.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., SHRM-CP, SPHR, CEBS) are a plus.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in benefits strategy, administration, and compliance.
- 3+ years in a leadership role with direct management responsibilities.
- Experience in multi-state or global benefits administration, preferably in the biotechnology or life sciences sector.
- Strategic, analytical, and data-driven approach to benefits management.
- Strong leadership and mentoring abilities, with experience developing and guiding a team.
- Expertise in compliance requirements and risk mitigation related to employee benefits.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to handle sensitive employee matters with discretion.
- Proficiency in HRIS and benefits platforms.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
Key Capabilities:
- Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
- Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges
- Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
- Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
- Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
- Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
- Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
- Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals
- Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges
- Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills
At Telix, we believe everyone counts, we strive to be extraordinary, and we pursue our goals with determination and integrity. You will be part of an engaged and supportive group of colleagues who all have a shared purpose: to help people with cancer and rare diseases live longer, better quality lives. Being a Telix employee means being a part of a unique, global, interdisciplinary team working to deliver what's next in precision medicine. We have hybrid and remote employees located all around the world. We offer competitive salaries, annual performance-based bonuses, an equity-based incentive program, generous vacation, paid wellness days and support for learning and development.
Telix Pharmaceuticals is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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