Medline Industries, LP
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 ensures benefits offerings are competitive, cost‑effective, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. The role oversees U.S. leaves administration, time‑off design, accommodations, and the HR M&A function. The VP, Benefits partners closely with executive leadership, HR, Finance, Legal and external vendors.
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.
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.
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 integrate 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
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in benefits strategy, design and administration for large, complex U.S. organizations.
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 organizational skills with influence at all levels of the organization.
Preferred Job Requirements
Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s or MBA).
Experience with M&A and integration.
CEBS certification.
Compensation and Benefits The anticipated salary range for this position is $201,760.00 – $302,640.00 annually. Actual salary will vary based on location, education, experience, skills and abilities. The role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than applicable minimum wage or salary thresholds.
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 a more comprehensive list of benefits, please click here. For roles with fewer than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions and access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
Legal Notice – EEO Statement 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.
Job Attributes
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Human Resources
Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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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.
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.
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 integrate 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
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in benefits strategy, design and administration for large, complex U.S. organizations.
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 organizational skills with influence at all levels of the organization.
Preferred Job Requirements
Advanced degree (e.g., Master’s or MBA).
Experience with M&A and integration.
CEBS certification.
Compensation and Benefits The anticipated salary range for this position is $201,760.00 – $302,640.00 annually. Actual salary will vary based on location, education, experience, skills and abilities. The role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than applicable minimum wage or salary thresholds.
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 a more comprehensive list of benefits, please click here. For roles with fewer than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions and access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
Legal Notice – EEO Statement 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.
Job Attributes
Seniority level: Executive
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Human Resources
Industry: Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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VP Benefits
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Medline Industries, LP .
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