Director Benefits Transformation at Church Pension Group Services Corporation

Description Department: Benefits Policy Job Type: Regular Full Time Education Level: BA/BS or combination of education and experience Required Years Experience: 8 Church Pension Group (CPG) is a financial services organization that serves the Episcopal Church, located in Midtown Manhattan. CPG was founded in 1917 to provide pension benefits to eligible clergy of the Episcopal Church. Since then, its mission has expanded to include life and disability insurance, health benefits, property & casualty insurance, and publishing.Benefits Policy & Design (BP) manages the retirement, health, life, and disability plans that CPG offers dioceses, parishes, schools, and institutions of The Episcopal Church. The team works with vendors, consultants, and our Business and Corporate Units (BU/CUs) to administer benefit plans and monitor their performance, all with the aim of consistent client service.The Director Benefits Transformation will report to the SVP Benefits Policy and Design and lead the transformation & strategic initiatives for Benefits Policy. This role also serves as a strategic operations partner to the SVP of Benefits Policy, with oversight of all communications and internal project lifecycle related to CPG's benefits business.The Director Benefits Transformation will drive the implementation of strategic benefit initiatives across all product areas-pension, health, and life. This includes guiding and holding team members accountable for change readiness, communications, cross-departmental alignment, and end-to-end coordination across the organization for key business initiatives. Expected to proactively monitor the market holistically across products and bring new solutions and ideas to the team.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.Effective performance of the essential functions of this position requires regular in-person, on-site interaction with colleagues, both for purposes of relationship building and meaningful collaboration.Serve as a thought leader by shaping strategic direction, introducing innovative ideas, and championing transformational initiatives across all benefits business product linesWork with Benefits Policy leaders to prioritize initiatives, create strategic plans, assist in thinking through the deliverable requirements and timeline.Serve as cost-benefit analysis subject-matter expert, deliver presentations and status updates to internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, cross-functional teams, and external partners, to communicate progress, surface risks, and align on next stepsLead key benefits business initiatives (e.g., Annual Enrollment, and Group Life Discovery) including manage workflow and necessary resources to ensure milestones are achievedRepresent Benefits Policy as a liaison to Business and Data Operations, Project Management Office and corporate units to support communications, enhancements, resource allocation and planning.Influence individuals at all levels across business and corporate units to ensure effective and timely completion of work, holding all stakeholders accountable.Collaborate with SVP to coordinate Benefits Policy team meetings with the goal of driving organizational health, strategic alignment, identifying and prioritizing key initiatives, and ensuring team members are informed and prepared to support ongoing enhancements, and education efforts.Provide operational support to the SVP of Benefits Policy by tracking key deliverables, organizing meetings and priorities, and ensuring cross-team alignment and progressOversee and coordinate all internal and external communications related to Benefits products and services, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, clarity in messaging, and delivery consistencyDirect and coordinate change management activities across all benefit product areas (health, pension, life), partnering with leadership, and internal teams to ensure change initiatives are effectively communicated and successfully implementedServe as the department's lead for stakeholder readiness and business process alignment across initiatives impacting client groups, internal departmentsCoordinate the activities for the Medical/Rx Benefits Plan Committee including setting the schedule, creating the agenda, and producing the necessary documents (e.g., minutes).Other duties may be assigned.QUALIFICATIONSCritical thinker with proven ability to consider user needs, goals, and experiences across different channels and touchpoints Strong relational skills; able to interact easily, collegially, and productively at all levels of the organization.Strong presentation skills, well-organized; detail-orientedAbility to influence well beyond span of control.Ability to have constructive conversations at all levels in the organization.Ability to manage processes, and projects, while meeting tight deadlines and multiple competing deliverables.Excellent knowledge of print and email production processes and specifications Ability to function both independently and as a team member.Advanced knowledge of Word and PowerPoint. Intermediate Excel skills Knowledge of Wrike or other task management systems a plusExperience leading change management strategy, implementation planning, and communications across large-scale enterprise initiativesDeep familiarity with benefits administration and vendor coordination across pension, health, and life productsDemonstrated success in a corporate environment (financial services or healthcare a plus), strong business acumen, ability to protect the confidentiality of data and other information.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCEBA\BS preferred. Combination of education and experience considered8+yrs of Benefits experiencePHYSICAL DEMANDSExtensive use of a computer keyboard is a demand of the position to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.WORK ENVIRONMENTCurrently, hybrid work environment, which requires working in CPG's office Tuesdays through Thursdays and flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Church Pension Group employees must maintain a professional, compassionate, and trustworthy work environment always. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable someone with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job within this environment. Salary Range: $107,000 - $140,000Join us and Create A Better Future For Yourself!Flexible Benefits available to eligible employees:Medical (including Vision)DentalSupplemental DentalCore Benefits automatically provided to eligible employees:Employer funded defined benefit pension plan (five year vesting)Employee Life InsuranceSpouse and Dependent Life InsuranceAccidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) InsuranceShort-Term Disability (STD) coverageLong-Term Disability (LTD) coverage (elected as either pre-tax or after-tax)Business Travel Accident InsuranceWorker's CompensationEmployee Assistance ProgramRetiree health insurance (eligible after 10 years)Retiree life insuranceElective Benefits available to eligible employees:401(k) with matching contributions (immediate vesting)Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)Commuter BenefitsNew York's 529 College Savings Program (NY State residents)Educational Assistance Program available to eligible employeesMaternity/Paternity Leave available to eligible employeesTime Off available to eligible employees: Vacation, Sick, Personal and HolidaysYou may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.In compliancewith federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. Please understand that, as a general policy, CPG does not sponsor visas. EOE: Minorities/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual OrientationIf you are a CPG employee, please use your CPG email address when creating your profile to apply.