At a glance
- Pay
- $195k – $230k/yr
- Type
- Full Time
- Location
- US
- Posted
- Oct 12, 2026
- Visa sponsorship
- SometimesFrom recent H-1B filings
- Industry
- Finance/FinTech
About the role
Progressive is dedicated to helping employees move forward and live fully in their careers. Your journey has already begun. Apply today and take the first step to Destination: Progress.
As the health benefits director, you’ll directly shape the health and wellness programs of 70,000+ employees and their families.You’ll lead the strategy, design, implementation, and performance analysis of health and wellness programs across medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, and disability benefits. You’ll ensure programs deliver high-quality, competitive coverage at a sustainable cost, coordinate key vendor partnerships, and drive innovation, employee education, and market-informed strategies that enhance quality, experience, and utilization.
Must have qualifications
A minimum of 13 years of related work experience in HR or Benefits, with at least five of those years leading people or cross-functional teams.
{OR} Bachelor's degree or higher and a minimum of 10 years of related work experience in HR or Benefits, with at least five of those years leading people or cross-functional teams.
Preferred skills
- Strong vendor, medical provider management and plan design experience.
- Data-driven approach with experience measuring program effectiveness and outcomes.
- Ability to influence and partner across the organization.
Experience leading and developing leaders
Experience leading health benefits and financial benefits.
Compensation
- Base: $195,000 - $230,000/year
- Gainshare annual cash incentive payment up to 50% of your eligible earnings based on company performance and experience
- Participation in our restricted stock units plan
Benefits
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
Medical, dental & vision, including free preventative care
Wellness & mental health programs
- Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, & life insurance
- Paid time off, including volunteer time off
- Paid & unpaid sick leave where applicable, as well as short & long-term disability
- Parental & family leave; military leave & pay
- Diverse, inclusive & welcoming culture with Employee Resource Groups
- Career development
Equal Opportunity Employer
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without the need or potential need, of current or future sponsorship for employment. Progressive does not hire candidates with (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) statuses for this role.
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