Director, Benefits

Description

Position at loanDepot

Position Summary:

The Director of Employee Benefits will lead the company’s health, wellness, and retirement strategy. Reporting to the CHRO, this role will drive the evolution of programs that enhance employee well-being.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the benefits team in delivering strategies aligned with company priorities and values, promoting a whole-person approach to employee and family well-being
• Foster an inclusive culture that attracts, develops, and retains talent through organizational transformation
• Build strong partnerships with HR and business leaders to ensure benefits programs are competitive, effective, and aligned with business and talent goals
• Collaborate across HR and business functions to design and implement integrated, high-impact programs
• Evolve benefits strategy in response to market, healthcare, and regulatory trends, balancing program value with cost
• Leverage data and analytics to inform benefit design, well-being initiatives, and program enhancements
• Develop and execute communication strategies that educate and engage employees on benefits and well-being programs
• Conduct plan design and impact analysis to guide decisions and proposals
• Oversee compliance, governance, and risk management for all benefit plans and filings
• Partner with Finance to ensure accurate forecasting and cost management
• Lead, coach, and support the benefits team while managing external vendor partnerships

Requirements:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in Benefits or Total Rewards, including 5+ years leading a benefits team
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build, motivate, and develop high-performing teams
• Strong experience designing and executing comprehensive benefits strategies
• Demonstrated ability to use data and metrics to inform strategy and decision-making
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Bachelor’s degree in related field is preferred

Why work for #teamloanDepot:

• Aggressive compensation package based on experience and skill set.
• Inclusive, diverse, and collaborative culture where people from all backgrounds can thrive.
• Work with other passionate, purposeful, and customer-centric people.
• Extensive internal growth and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision.
• Wellness program to support both mental and physical health.
• Generous paid time off for both exempt and non-exempt positions.

About loanDepot:

loanDepot (NYSE: LDI) is a digital commerce company committed to serving its customers throughout the home ownership journey. Since its launch in 2010, loanDepot has revolutionized the mortgage industry with a digital-first approach that makes it easier, faster, and less stressful to purchase or refinance a home. Today, loanDepot enables customers to achieve the American dream of homeownership through a broad suite of lending and real estate services that simplify one of life's most complex transactions. With headquarters in Southern California and offices nationwide, loanDepot is committed to serving the communities in which its team lives and works through a variety of local, regional, and national philanthropic efforts.

Base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this role is between $130,000.00 and $180,000.00. Your base pay will depend on multiple individualized factors, including your job-related knowledge/skills, qualifications, experience, and market location. The position is bonus eligible.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.