Director of Benefits

Job Title
Director of Benefits

Requisition Number
RE53301

Working Title

Department Name
3J521:Employee Benefits

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
52

Salary Range
$107,994-183,581/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

8 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification

None

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, and pulling of objects up to 25 lbs.

Shift

Day shift Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Additional hours as required by the job.

Job Summary

The Director of Benefits provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the University’s comprehensive benefits programs, ensuring they remain competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. This role manages all core employee and retiree benefit plans including self-funded medical plans and retirement programs, and leads a team of benefits professionals to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions. The Director is responsible for financial stewardship, vendor management, compliance, and continuous improvement of benefit offerings. In addition, the Director oversees and champions health, wellness, and work-life initiatives to promote employee well-being, stress reduction, and financial security.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, including leadership roles.

Deadline to Apply
03/03/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.