AVP, Benefits Strategy – Governance

Voya Financial

. Develop and execute Voya’s enterprise benefits strategy across health, wealth, retirement, pension, and financial well-being programs .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesLead💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in developing and executing enterprise benefits strategies, including health, retirement, and financial well-being programs. Proven ability to lead governance processes, vendor management, and financial analysis while ensuring regulatory compliance and strategic alignment with business objectives.

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Enterprise Benefits StrategyVendor ManagementFinancial AcumenRegulatory ComplianceExecutive Presence

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Hard Skills

Benefits DesignCost AnalysisBusiness Case DevelopmentProgram Performance MeasurementHealth and Welfare PlansRetirement PlansPension ProgramsFiduciary ResponsibilitiesRegulatory RequirementsWorkforce Trends Evaluation

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingNegotiation CapabilityInfluencing SkillsSound JudgmentLeadership

Certifications & Qualifications

CEBS

Industry Keywords

Total RewardsHR OperationsGovernance ProcessesEmployee Value PropositionFinancial Well-Being ProgramsExecutive LeadershipComplianceInternal AuditRisk ManagementEmployee Insights

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and execute Voya’s enterprise benefits strategy across health, wealth, retirement, pension, and financial well-being programs
Create multi-year roadmaps aligned with business priorities, workforce needs, employee value proposition, and talent strategy
Evaluate workforce trends, employee insights, regulatory developments, market practices, and emerging innovations to inform program design
Lead benchmarking, financial analysis, and business case development for new programs, plan changes, and strategic investments
Advise senior leaders on benefits design, cost, risk, employee impact, and expected outcomes
Own the strategic direction of defined contribution, pension, deferred compensation, and financial well-being programs
Lead strategic design and optimization of health, wellness, disability, life insurance, leave, and reimbursement programs
Establish and lead governance processes for benefit plans, policies, vendors, fiduciary responsibilities, audits, and reporting
Ensure retirement, pension, and health plan committee structures, decision rights, documentation, and oversight
Partner with Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Risk to maintain controls and regulatory compliance
Oversee plan documents, amendments, participant disclosures, regulatory filings, required notices, and governance materials
Lead benefits-related reporting and presentations for executive leadership and governance committees
Serve as executive relationship leader for strategic benefits partners, consultants, administrators, and service providers
Lead vendor selection, negotiations, contracting, renewals, performance reviews, and escalations
Represent Voya in benefits, retirement, financial well-being, and employer forums
Translate employee needs, workforce trends, and program insights into feedback for Voya’s product and business leaders
Lead and develop a high-performing benefits team
Build partnerships across HR, Finance, Legal, Procurement, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and the businesses
Lead enterprise transformations, acquisitions, integrations, divestitures, and other changes impacting benefit programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; advanced degree preferred
15+ years of progressive experience in Benefits, Total Rewards, Retirement, Pension, Finance, HR Operations, or a related field
Significant experience leading enterprise benefits strategy, governance, and vendor management
Deep knowledge of health and welfare plans, retirement plans, pension programs, fiduciary responsibilities, and regulatory requirements
Experience presenting to executive leaders, fiduciary committees, and governance bodies
Strong financial acumen, including business case development, cost analysis, forecasting, and program performance measurement
Executive presence, strategic thinking, sound judgment, negotiation capability, and the ability to influence across a complex matrix
CEBS or another relevant professional designation preferred