Interim Associate Director, Benefits

Interim Associate Director, Benefits Location: Bedford, MA Onsite Flexibility: Hybrid Contract Details Position Type: ContractContract Duration: 6 - 9 months (LOA coverage)Pay Rate: $70.00–$90.00 / Hour (USD)Shift / Schedule: Days; prefer 40 hours/week, but open to part-time candidates for the right personWork Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Job Summary We're seeking an experienced Benefits leader to step in on an interim basis and lead through a critical period, including open enrollment. This role combines program leadership and hands-on execution, ensuring a seamless experience for employees while maintaining operational continuity. This is temporary support during an upcoming open enrollment season and related benefits initiatives. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end open enrollment (planning, execution, vendor coordination, issue resolution, employee experience)Manage and support benefits programs including health & welfare, 401(k), and deferred compProject manage timelines, stakeholders, and vendors to ensure smooth deliveryServe as a key point of contact for employees, partnering with internal team members to ensure responsive, high-touch supportSupport renewals, benchmarking, and market insights to maintain competitive offeringsStep in on day-to-day benefits operations as needed during peak periods Required Skills Proven experience leading open enrollment cyclesStrong background in benefits administration and vendor managementKnowledge of retirement and deferred compensation plansAbility to operate at both strategic and tactical levelsStrong project management and stakeholder engagement skillsGood knowledge of federal and state regulations as it pertains to compliant administration of benefits Preferred Skills Life sciences experience is a plus, but not required Required Experience Strong experience leading benefits administration, including medical, retirement (401(k)), compliance, renewals, and open enrollment activitiesProven project leadership skills with the ability to manage timelines, stakeholders, and deliverablesStrategic and systems-oriented mindset Nice-to-Have Experience Experience supporting organizations of 1,000 employees preferred Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans401k Retirement Fund About GTT GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada. Job Number: 26-15585