VP Benefits

Job Summary

The Vice President, Benefits leads the strategy, design, administration, and communication of Medline’s U.S. health, welfare, and retirement programs. This executive is responsible for ensuring Medline’s benefits offerings are competitive, cost-effective, compliant, and aligned with the company’s business objectives and culture. The role oversees U.S. leaves administration, time off design and administration, accommodations, and the HR M&A function. The VP, Benefits partners closely with executive leadership, the HRLT, HRBP’s, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to deliver a holistic, innovative, and compliant benefits experience that attracts, retains, and supports a high-performing workforce.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Direct the design, implementation, and ongoing management of all U.S. health and welfare benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, etc.), ensuring competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with federal and state regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA).
• Manage the strategy, administration, and compliance of U.S. retirement plans (401(k), non-qualified plans, etc.), including plan design, vendor management, and participant communications.
• Oversee the design, administration, and compliance of all U.S. leave programs (FMLA, disability, state leaves, parental, etc.), paid time off, and employee accommodations, ensuring alignment with legal requirements and best practices
• Oversee the HR M&A function, including due diligence, integration planning, and execution for acquired entities, ensuring seamless transition of benefits, compliance, and employee experience.
• Ensure all benefit programs and processes comply with applicable laws and regulations; manage audits, filings, and reporting; proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Oversee the HR M&A function for HR, including due diligence, integration planning, and execution for acquired entities, ensuring seamless transition of benefits, compliance, and employee experience.
• Lead relationships and negotiations with benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants to optimize service, cost, and value; oversee RFPs, renewals, and performance management.
• Develop and execute communication strategies to ensure employees understand and value their benefits; oversee annual enrollment, education campaigns, and ongoing support.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on benefits utilization, costs, trends, and employee feedback; use data to drive continuous improvement and strategic recommendations.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, and other stakeholders to ensure benefits programs support business objectives and are integrated with other Total Rewards and HR initiatives.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Benefits team; foster a culture of innovation, compliance, and internal customer excellence.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or related field

Work Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in benefits strategy, design, and administration for large, complex U.S. organizations

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Deep knowledge of U.S. health, welfare, and retirement plans
• Strong leadership, vendor management, project management, and communication skills
• Expertise in benefits compliance and analytics
• Ability to influence and partner with executive-level stakeholders.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to influence and engage at all levels of the organization.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Advanced degree

Certification / Licensure:

• CEBS

Work Experience:

• Experience with M&A and integration preferred.

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$201,760.00 - $302,640.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here .

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.