Contractors’ Warehouse —
Senior Director, Benefits & Health Management
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req149437
Category – Human Resources
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Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req149437
Category – Human Resources
Company Overview
What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At Home Depot, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates are focused one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.
The Senior Director, Benefits & Health Management leads the development and execution of strategic vision for benefits and health management aligned with company values and business objectives. This role partners cross functionally to enhance program effectiveness, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver meaningful value to associates. Reporting to the VP, HR Performance Systems, the Senior Director provides direct oversight of a leadership team that includes 3 Directors, 4 Sr. Managers and 2 Managers.
With a deep understanding of the evolving healthcare landscape and workforce needs, the Senior Director partners cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Finance, Communications, and external vendors to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and deliver meaningful value to associates and their families. This leader champions a data-driven, associate-centric approach to benefits strategy, fostering a culture of well-being, engagement, and inclusion across the organization.
The position includes leading:
• Benefits Strategy & Innovation: Oversees the design and implementation of comprehensive benefits packages, ensuring alignment with business goals and associate needs.
• Healthy Living Program: Leads a long-standing initiative that educates associates on their health status and empowers early intervention.
• Annual Enrollment Campaigns: Drives creative, multi-channel campaigns to boost benefits engagement—launching themed initiatives featuring print, digital, podcast, and gamified elements to increase enrollment participation.
• Health & Wellness: Includes paid sick leave for all employment types,
comprehensive medical insurance, and wellness resources. These are designed to promote well-being and reduce absenteeism.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership (20%)
Develop and execute a long-term vision for benefits and health management aligned with business goals and workforce needs.
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on benefits trends, risks, and opportunities.
Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance associate well-being and engagement.
Program Design & Management (20%)
Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of health and wellness programs.
Ensure programs are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with market trends and associate expectations.
Continuously evaluate program performance and recommend enhancements based on data and feedback.
Ensure all benefit programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA).
Cross-Functional Collaboration (20%)
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Communications, and external vendors to ensure seamless program delivery.
Lead cross-functional teams to implement new programs, systems, and processes.
Vendor & Budget Management (20%)
Manage relationships with third-party administrators, consultants, and carriers.
Negotiate contracts and monitor service levels to ensure high-quality delivery.
Associate Experience & Communication (20%)
Champion a best-in-class associate experience through clear, engaging, and inclusive benefits communication.
Leverage technology and digital tools to enhance access, education, and engagement.
Gather and act on associate feedback to continuously improve offerings.
Positions typically reports to: Vice President – HR Performance Systems
Number of direct reports: 3-5
Travel: Typically requires overnight travel 5-20% of the time
Physical Requirements: Most of the time spent sitting in a comfortable position.
Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area, any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Work Experience: 10+ years of previous related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in benefits strategy, design, and administration, within a large, complex organization in a high-volume, multi-site environment is strongly preferred.
- Proven success in developing and executing enterprise-wide benefits and health management strategies that drive engagement, cost efficiency, and business alignment.
- Strong ability leading with vision and integrity in a large-scale organization, fostering a high-performance culture that reflects company values. Skilled at building trust, influencing across all levels, and driving alignment between people strategies and business objectives.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, etc.) and experience managing compliance in a dynamic regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee large benefits budgets.
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and benefits administration systems, with a focus on digital transformation and user experience.
- Track record of building strong partnerships across HR, Finance, Legal, and Communications to deliver integrated and impactful benefits solutions.
Competencies
Courage
Cultivates Innovation
Ensures Accountability
Instills Trust
Organizational Savvy
Bonus Eligible
401(k) Company Matching
Employee Stock Purchase ProgramLocation – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req149437
Category – Human Resources
Role Overview
The Senior Director, Benefits & Health Management leads the development and execution of strategic vision for benefits and health management aligned with company values and business objectives. This role partners cross functionally to enhance program effectiveness, maintain regulatory compliance, and deliver meaningful value to associates. Reporting to the VP, HR Performance Systems, the Senior Director provides direct oversight of a leadership team that includes 3 Directors, 4 Sr. Managers and 2 Managers.
With a deep understanding of the evolving healthcare landscape and workforce needs, the Senior Director partners cross-functionally with HR, Legal, Finance, Communications, and external vendors to ensure programs are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and deliver meaningful value to associates and their families. This leader champions a data-driven, associate-centric approach to benefits strategy, fostering a culture of well-being, engagement, and inclusion across the organization.
The position includes leading:
• Benefits Strategy & Innovation: Oversees the design and implementation of comprehensive benefits packages, ensuring alignment with business goals and associate needs.
• Healthy Living Program: Leads a long-standing initiative that educates associates on their health status and empowers early intervention.
• Annual Enrollment Campaigns: Drives creative, multi-channel campaigns to boost benefits engagement—launching themed initiatives featuring print, digital, podcast, and gamified elements to increase enrollment participation.
• Health & Wellness: Includes paid sick leave for all employment types,
comprehensive medical insurance, and wellness resources. These are designed to promote well-being and reduce absenteeism.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership (20%)
Develop and execute a long-term vision for benefits and health management aligned with business goals and workforce needs.
Serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on benefits trends, risks, and opportunities.
Lead enterprise-wide initiatives to enhance associate well-being and engagement.
Program Design & Management (20%)
Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of health and wellness programs.
Ensure programs are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with market trends and associate expectations.
Continuously evaluate program performance and recommend enhancements based on data and feedback.
Ensure all benefit programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA).
Cross-Functional Collaboration (20%)
Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Communications, and external vendors to ensure seamless program delivery.
Lead cross-functional teams to implement new programs, systems, and processes.
Vendor & Budget Management (20%)
Manage relationships with third-party administrators, consultants, and carriers.
Negotiate contracts and monitor service levels to ensure high-quality delivery.
Associate Experience & Communication (20%)
Champion a best-in-class associate experience through clear, engaging, and inclusive benefits communication.
Leverage technology and digital tools to enhance access, education, and engagement.
Gather and act on associate feedback to continuously improve offerings.
Positions typically reports to: Vice President – HR Performance Systems
Number of direct reports: 3-5
Travel: Typically requires overnight travel 5-20% of the time
Physical Requirements: Most of the time spent sitting in a comfortable position.
Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area, any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Work Experience: 10+ years of previous related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in benefits strategy, design, and administration, within a large, complex organization in a high-volume, multi-site environment is strongly preferred.
- Proven success in developing and executing enterprise-wide benefits and health management strategies that drive engagement, cost efficiency, and business alignment.
- Strong ability leading with vision and integrity in a large-scale organization, fostering a high-performance culture that reflects company values. Skilled at building trust, influencing across all levels, and driving alignment between people strategies and business objectives.
- Deep knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, etc.) and experience managing compliance in a dynamic regulatory environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage large vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee large benefits budgets.
- Familiarity with HRIS platforms (e.g., Workday) and benefits administration systems, with a focus on digital transformation and user experience.
- Track record of building strong partnerships across HR, Finance, Legal, and Communications to deliver integrated and impactful benefits solutions.
Competencies
Courage
Cultivates Innovation
Ensures Accountability
Instills Trust
Organizational Savvy
Bonus Eligible401(k) Company MatchingEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramHybrid – An associate in a hybrid role blends in-office and remote/virtual working to complete their job duties. An associate may be required to work from a designated Home Depot location on some days, and may work from a virtual/remote location on others. We also refer to this as location – flex.
Learn more about our 4 different work locations. Additional information will be provided during the application process.
As part of the application process for this role, there will be an on-line assessment. The assessment usually takes about 17 minutes to complete. You will be directed to the assessment link immediately after submitting your application. Once you click on the link, you will need to complete it within 72 hours after starting it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as you like within the 72-hour time frame.
During the assessment, we’ll ask you questions about your approach to work and various work-related situations. The questions are based on characteristics that are related to performing successfully in hourly roles at The Home Depot, including:
- Professional Experience
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Customer Focus
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation related to the assessment, or you would like to obtain more information about the assessment, click here to learn more.
Healthcare Options
Profit-Sharing Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
Discounts on Cell Phones, Gyms, and More
Store Location
9090
2455 PACES FERRY RD
Atlanta, GA
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