Southwire
Senior Director, Benefits and Retirement
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Date:
Oct 15, 2025
Location:
Carrollton, GA, US, 30119
Company:
Southwire Company LLC
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Job Summary
Leads the strategic direction, design, and governance of enterprise-wide benefits and wellness programs, encompassing health, retirement, and well-being initiatives. Ensures alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory compliance. Partners with executive leadership to develop and execute integrated total rewards strategies that enhance employee experience and support talent attraction and retention. Oversees vendor partnerships and evaluates program performance to drive continuous improvement and value realization.
Key Responsibilities
Drives accountability across the benefits and retirement function to ensure effective execution of strategic initiatives.
Communicates the benefits and retirement strategies to senior-level management, guiding the development of strategic initiatives aligned with company objectives.
Leads departmental operations to ensure efficiency and achievement of key performance metrics across the benefits and retirement portfolio.
Oversees strategic partnerships with external vendors and consultants, including brokers, carriers, administrators, and onsite clinic providers.
Defines the strategy for the development of benefits, retirement and wellness programs, ensuring alignment with overall corporate goals and the changing needs of team members.
Establishes departmental policies and standardized processes to ensure efficient and consistent delivery of benefits, retirement and wellness programs.
Champions cross-functional collaboration to embed benefits, retirement and wellness initiatives into broader enterprise strategies.
Drives the implementation of targeted improvements to mitigate organizational exposure, ensure compliance, and optimize program integrity and effectiveness.
Ensures financial stewardship and alignment of benefits and retirement investments with organizational priorities and cost optimization goals.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree: Human Resources Management or related field
12-14 Years of Experience
Preferred Education & Experience
Mastr's Degree: Human Resources Management or related field
15+ Years of Experience
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
Spans of Control
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes
Number of Direct Reports: 1-2
Travel
Domestic: Up to 25%
Physical Requirements
Moving: 5%
Standing: 5%
Sitting: 90%
Working Conditions
Office
Equipment
Computer/Keyboard
Competencies
Business Insights
Communicates Effectively
Drives Results
Manages Ambiguity
Manages Complexity
Values Differences
Skills
Budgeting
Business Acumen
Change Management
Influencing Skills
Negotiation
Process Improvement
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Analysis
Training And Development
Workflow Management
Benefits We Offer:
401k with Matching
Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Long & Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
Parental Leave
& More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market:
Atlanta
Apply now »
Apply now »
Date:
Oct 15, 2025
Location:
Carrollton, GA, US, 30119
Company:
Southwire Company LLC
A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America’s largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what’s possible?
Job Summary
Leads the strategic direction, design, and governance of enterprise-wide benefits and wellness programs, encompassing health, retirement, and well-being initiatives. Ensures alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory compliance. Partners with executive leadership to develop and execute integrated total rewards strategies that enhance employee experience and support talent attraction and retention. Oversees vendor partnerships and evaluates program performance to drive continuous improvement and value realization.
Key Responsibilities
Drives accountability across the benefits and retirement function to ensure effective execution of strategic initiatives.
Communicates the benefits and retirement strategies to senior-level management, guiding the development of strategic initiatives aligned with company objectives.
Leads departmental operations to ensure efficiency and achievement of key performance metrics across the benefits and retirement portfolio.
Oversees strategic partnerships with external vendors and consultants, including brokers, carriers, administrators, and onsite clinic providers.
Defines the strategy for the development of benefits, retirement and wellness programs, ensuring alignment with overall corporate goals and the changing needs of team members.
Establishes departmental policies and standardized processes to ensure efficient and consistent delivery of benefits, retirement and wellness programs.
Champions cross-functional collaboration to embed benefits, retirement and wellness initiatives into broader enterprise strategies.
Drives the implementation of targeted improvements to mitigate organizational exposure, ensure compliance, and optimize program integrity and effectiveness.
Ensures financial stewardship and alignment of benefits and retirement investments with organizational priorities and cost optimization goals.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor's Degree: Human Resources Management or related field
12-14 Years of Experience
Preferred Education & Experience
Mastr's Degree: Human Resources Management or related field
15+ Years of Experience
Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
Spans of Control
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes
Number of Direct Reports: 1-2
Travel
Domestic: Up to 25%
Physical Requirements
Moving: 5%
Standing: 5%
Sitting: 90%
Working Conditions
Office
Equipment
Computer/Keyboard
Competencies
Business Insights
Communicates Effectively
Drives Results
Manages Ambiguity
Manages Complexity
Values Differences
Skills
Budgeting
Business Acumen
Change Management
Influencing Skills
Negotiation
Process Improvement
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Analysis
Training And Development
Workflow Management
Benefits We Offer:
401k with Matching
Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
Long & Short-Term Disability
Supplemental Insurance Plans
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
Parental Leave
& More
Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Nearest Major Market:
Atlanta
Apply now »