Senior Director

Talent Acquisition Leader | HR Collaborator | Driving Workforce Strategy, Candidate Experience & People-Centered Growth

Company Profile:

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that has been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

Our core values:

• Generosity First, Always: We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we act in service of others.
• Constant Curiosity: We are eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility: We welcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity: We greet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition: We have high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Senior Director of Benefits

The Senior Director of Benefits is responsible for leading the design, implementation, and management of benefits programs that support the health and wellness of employees. This senior leadership position plays a crucial role in fostering a positive organizational culture, ensuring the organization’s benefits offerings are competitive, innovative, and aligned with both employee needs and business objectives. This role reports to the Chief People Officer and leads the Wellbeing and Benefits Team Members.

• Lead the overall benefits strategy to ensure it aligns with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for employee health and wellness programs, ensuring they are innovative, impactful, and cost‑effective.
• Act as a senior advisor to executive leadership on issues related to employee wellbeing, mental health, benefits offerings, and overall employee experience.
• Drive initiatives that create a positive organizational culture, promote employee engagement, and enhance retention.

• Oversee the design and implementation of wellbeing programs, including physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.
• Manage and evaluate the effectiveness of employee benefits programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, employee assistance programs (EAP), and other health and wellness initiatives.
• Ensure benefits offerings are competitive and meet the diverse needs of the employee population.
• Regularly assess the utilization, satisfaction, and impact of wellbeing programs, adjusting as needed to ensure continuous improvement.
• Manage the wellbeing and benefits budget, ensuring programs are delivered within financial constraints while maintaining quality and effectiveness.
• Lead cost‑benefit analyses for wellbeing initiatives and benefits offerings, aiming to provide maximum value for both employees and the organization.

• Collaborate with People and Culture, finance, legal, and other departments to ensure wellbeing and benefits programs are aligned with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Partner with external vendors and insurance providers to negotiate and manage contracts and service delivery for employee benefits.
• Lead communication strategies for wellbeing and benefits programs, ensuring clear, accessible, and effective communication to employees at all levels.

• Ensure that all employees have access to relevant information about available wellbeing and benefits programs, including benefits orientation and ongoing communication.
• Develop and implement employee education campaigns around mental health, physical wellness, and financial wellbeing.
• Create a supportive environment where employees feel empowered to take advantage of wellbeing resources and benefits offerings.

• Stay up‑to‑date with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and trends related to employee wellbeing and benefits.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing employee benefits, including the Affordable Care Act (ACA), ERISA, and HIPAA, among others.
• Manage risk by identifying potential liabilities in…