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  • Director of Benefits
    Director of Benefits
    5 hours ago
    Full-time
    Wholesale District, Indianapolis

    Director of Benefits Location: Indianapolis, IN Company: Steak 'n Shake Reports to: Vice President of Human Resources About the Role Steak 'n Shake is seeking a Director of Benefits to lead the strategy, administration, and execution of our benefits programs across a large, multi-state employee population. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Human Resources , serves as a member of the HR Leadership Team , and manages one internal direct report. This position is ideal for a benefits leader who enjoys both strategic ownership and hands-on execution---someone comfortable rolling up their sleeves while shaping programs that directly impact employees' lives. Key Responsibilities Benefits Strategy \& Administration • Own the design, delivery, and day-to-day administration of all employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, and voluntary benefits, • Evaluate benefit offerings regularly to ensure competitiveness, cost effectiveness, and alignment with company goals Open Enrollment • Lead annual open enrollment from end to end, including planning, vendor coordination, communications, system setup, and post-enrollment reconciliation, • Ensure a smooth, accurate, and employee-friendly enrollment experience Compliance \& Governance • Maintain compliance across multiple states and jurisdictions Vendor Management • Serve as primary point of contact for benefits brokers, insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and retirement plan vendors, • Lead renewals, RFPs, contract negotiations, and ongoing performance management Operational Excellence \& Leadership • Maintain accurate benefits data, documentation, and reporting, • Troubleshoot escalated employee issues and complex benefit cases, • Partner closely with HR leadership, finance, legal, and operations teams to improve processes, controls, and systems Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience), • Proven experience managing external vendors (brokers, carriers, TPAs), • Ability and willingness to perform detailed, operational work in addition to strategic leadership Preferred Qualifications • Prior experience in retail, hospitality, restaurant, or similarly complex operating environments, • Experience leading benefits through periods of growth, change, or transformation, • Strong data, audit, and reporting orientation Competencies \& Work Style • Practical, solutions-oriented mindset with strong judgment Why Steak 'n Shake Steak 'n Shake offers the opportunity to lead benefits in a highly visible, impactful role within the HR organization. As a member of the HR Leadership Team, you will help shape programs that directly affect employees across the country while partnering closely with senior leadership.

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