VP, Benefits

AVP, Benefits – Shape the Future of Total Rewards in Healthcare

Near Nashville, TN (Can Relocate for the right role)

$160K–$190K + Bonus | Full-Time | Executive Level

20 Healthcare Locations | 20,000 Employees | 4-Time “Best Place to Work” Winner

National Presence | No Remote | Relocation Assistance Available
Why You’ll Love This Role

You're not just designing benefits—you’re architecting wellbeing for thousands of employees. In this strategic leadership role, you'll own the full spectrum of benefits programs for a multi-state healthcare organization with over

100 care sites

and

1,500 physicians.
This is for leaders who want to

influence health, retirement, and wellbeing outcomes at scale

—not just administer plans.
Your Mission: Build, Lead, and Innovate

You’ll serve as the

enterprise-wide leader

of benefits strategy, implementation, and compliance. This is your chance to:
Strategy & Leadership

Design and implement benefit programs (healthcare, 401k, wellness, time off) that

attract, retain, and engage

employees.
Own the

end-to-end strategy

and execution across 6 states and 23,000 employees.
Align benefits offerings with broader talent strategies and business goals.
Operations & Optimization

Oversee vendor relationships:

carriers, brokers, TPAs, consultants

.
Leverage data to manage cost, assess plan effectiveness, and

drive continuous improvement

.
Ensure year-over-year benefits competitiveness through innovation and analytics.
Compliance & Communication

Maintain full compliance with

federal and state regulations

—including ACA, SOX, and M&A scenarios.
Lead the annual

Open Enrollment cycle

, including all systems and communications.
Partner with Legal and Finance teams on risk, reporting, and audits.
What Makes You a Great Fit

You’ve led

benefits strategy

across a large, complex, multi-site organization.

You’re

data-savvy

, vendor-smart, and financially sharp.

You thrive in

fast-paced, high-change environments

.

You’re both strategic and tactical—with a mindset for

innovation, not maintenance

.
What You Bring to the Table

10+ years in HR or benefits leadership, ideally in

hospital or multi-site healthcare systems
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or Accounting (CEBS or CBP preferred)
Experience with

M&A, SOX, ACA

, and

vendor evaluations/RFPs
Advanced Excel skills +

ERP/HRIS tools

(Lawson preferred)
Strong leadership presence, stakeholder communication, and execution under pressure
Bonus Points

Hospital-based or healthcare services experience
Financial acumen and budgeting experience
Able to

start by July 1st

and relocate if needed
Known for

building scalable systems

that serve real people
Why Join Us

4-Time “Best Place to Work” Winner

Growing footprint with real mission and local impact

Executive leadership that values strategy, innovation, and accountability

Nashville HQ | National Presence | Community-Based Approach
Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're a builder—not a bouncer—and you're ready to bring benefits leadership to life across 30 hospitals and 23,000 employees, let’s talk.
Reach out confidentially today. High-impact healthcare HR starts here.

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