Vice President, Benefits Strategy
Compass Group USA is the leading foodservice and support services company with over 284,000 associates across all 50 states, operating award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more.
About the role
The Vice President (VP), Benefits Strategy, is the organization's foremost leader in the design and innovation of employee benefit plans. Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President (SVP), Total Rewards, this role focuses on developing, enhancing, and implementing creative benefit solutions that meet the diverse needs of our employees and advance our talent strategy. The VP will set the vision for benefit plan architecture, ensuring programs are competitive, cost-effective, and responsive to evolving workforce trends.
Responsibilities
- Lead the design and continual innovation of employer provided health and welfare benefits and voluntary benefit plans to ensure market competitiveness and strategic alignment.
- Evaluate existing benefit offerings and introduce new, forward-thinking solutions based on data, employee feedback, and industry best practices.
- Monitor trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for benefit program enhancements.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to optimize plan design, manage costs, and maintain compliance.
- Oversee the selection, negotiation, and management of benefit vendors, emphasizing innovation and value.