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Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 35279BR
Department: Benefits Administration
Working Hours: Minimum 45 hours per week.
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Nov 20, 2025

$165 - 249k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

Are you ready to make a real difference at Publix? We’re on the hunt for a visionary and dynamic professional to become our next Director of Group Benefits Analytics and Design. In this high-impact role, you won’t just manage benefits, you’ll shape the future of our programs, empowering our associates to live happier, healthier, and more successful lives.

As the architect of our benefits strategy, you’ll champion innovative, data-driven solutions that truly make a difference for our associates and their families. If you thrive on challenges, love inspiring teams, and are passionate about improving employee well-being, this is your chance to lead at a company that values forward-thinking leaders. Join us and help redefine what’s possible with associate benefits at Publix!

About the Team
You will report directly to the Vice President of Benefits Administration and lead a team that will use our data warehouse/healthcare analytics tool and collaborate with external healthcare vendors to optimize our self-funded Group Health Benefit Plan.

About Publix
Publix is committed to providing premier care to our associates through innovative benefits programs. We foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and strategic thinking. Our benefits department plays a critical role in supporting the overall associate experience and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategic benefits initiatives
  • Research and implement benefits-critical projects
  • Analyze vendor proposals and pilot new solutions
  • Collaborate with legal and financial teams on contracts and modeling
• Drive data warehousing and analytics strategy
  • Improve decision-making through enhanced business intelligence
  • Establish data governance and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Collaborate with our Publix Technology Team as well as vendors to optimize data systems
• Develop innovative benefits strategies
  • Lead cross-functional strategic projects
  • Provide expertise on emerging trends
  • Participate in external councils and summits

What We Offer

• A leadership role with strategic impact across the organization
• Opportunities to innovate and shape the future of associate benefits
• Collaboration with senior leadership and external partners
• A supportive environment focused on professional growth and excellence

Why Join Us

• Be part of a company that values associate well-being and premier care
• Lead transformative initiatives that directly impact thousands of lives
• Work with cutting-edge data analytics and strategic planning tools
• Join a team that is passionate about continuous improvement and innovation

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, or related field
• 8 years of progressive experience in benefits
• 5 years of experience managing others
• Experience with self-insured healthcare claims within a data warehouse
• Microsoft Office applications: advanced Word, Excel; intermediate Access
• SAP HR Computer Application
• QMF query writing (SQL)

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Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration
• 10 years of experience in health, welfare, or voluntary benefit plan administration and design
• Advanced knowledge of benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.)
• Expertise in project management, financial principles, and quality improvement
• Microsoft Office applications: expert level Excel, Advanced level Access
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Group Benefits Associate (GBA) certification

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

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