About this opportunity
Crucial Hire lists this VP, Benefits opportunity in nashville, Tennessee. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
AVP, Benefits – Shape the Future of Total Rewards in Healthcare
Near Nashville, TN (Can Relocate for the right role) $160K–$190K + Bonus | Full-Time | Executive Level 20 Healthcare Locations | 20,000 Employees | 4-Time “Best Place to Work” Winner National Presence | No Remote | Relocation Assistance Available
Why You’ll Love This Role
You're not just designing benefits—you’re architecting wellbeing for thousands of employees. In this strategic leadership role, you'll own the full spectrum of benefits programs for a multi-state healthcare organization with over 100 care sites and 1,500 physicians.
This is for leaders who want to influence health, retirement, and wellbeing outcomes at scale —not just administer plans.
Your Mission: Build, Lead, and Innovate
You’ll serve as the enterprise-wide leader of benefits strategy, implementation, and compliance. This is your chance to:
Strategy & Leadership
Design and implement benefit programs (healthcare, 401k, wellness, time off) that attract, retain, and engage employees.
Own the end-to-end strategy and execution across 6 states and 23,000 employees.
Align benefits offerings with broader talent strategies and business goals.
Operations & Optimization
Oversee vendor relationships: carriers, brokers, TPAs, consultants .
Leverage data to manage cost, assess plan effectiveness, and drive continuous improvement .
Ensure year-over-year benefits competitiveness through innovation and analytics.
Compliance & Communication
Maintain full compliance with federal and state regulations —including ACA, SOX, and M&A scenarios.
Lead the annual Open Enrollment cycle , including all systems and communications.
Partner with Legal and Finance teams on risk, reporting, and audits.
What Makes You a Great Fit
You’ve led benefits strategy across a large, complex, multi-site organization. You’re data-savvy , vendor-smart, and financially sharp. You thrive in fast-paced, high-change environments . You’re both strategic and tactical—with a mindset for innovation, not maintenance .
What You Bring to the Table
10+ years in HR or benefits leadership, ideally in hospital or multi-site healthcare systems
Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or Accounting (CEBS or CBP preferred)
Experience with M&A, SOX, ACA , and vendor evaluations/RFPs
Advanced Excel skills + ERP/HRIS tools (Lawson preferred)
Strong leadership presence, stakeholder communication, and execution under pressure
Bonus Points
Hospital-based or healthcare services experience
Financial acumen and budgeting experience
Able to start by July 1st and relocate if needed
Known for building scalable systems that serve real people
Why Join Us
4-Time “Best Place to Work” Winner Growing footprint with real mission and local impact Executive leadership that values strategy, innovation, and accountability Nashville HQ | National Presence | Community-Based Approach
Ready to Make Your Mark?
If you're a builder—not a bouncer—and you're ready to bring benefits leadership to life across 30 hospitals and 23,000 employees, let’s talk.
Reach out confidentially today. High-impact healthcare HR starts here.
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Worksite address
nashville, TN, 37247, US
Who can apply
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