Senior Benefits Analyst Jobs in Reston, VA (NOW HIRING)

Company Profile:
At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good everyday.We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that's been perfecting howto eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosityand the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towardssomethingbig, together.

We foster a culture built on five corevalues:

Generosity First, Always: We lead withkindness. Our best work happens when we act in of others.

ConstantCuriosity: We are eager tolearn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.

Actwith Agility: Wewelcome change; it's the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.

Passionfor Positivity: Wegreet each day with warmth and possibility.

CollectiveAmbition: We have highaspirations that are achieved when we work together with a shared purpose.

Senior Director, Benefits

The Senior Director, Benefits isresponsible for shaping and leading CAVA's total wellbeing and benefitsstrategy to support our team members' health, financial security, and overallquality of life. This role plays a critical part in building programs thatreflect our people-first values and support CAVA's rapid growth across thecountry. You will lead the design, implementation, and administration ofbenefits programs-including medical, retirement, time-off, and wellbeinginitiatives-for both Support Center and restaurant teams. With a deepunderstanding of compliance, vendor management, and employee experience, the SeniorDirector of Wellbeing & Benefits will ensure our offerings are competitive,inclusive, and scalable. You will partner closely with People Operations,Legal, Finance, and external partners to deliver a seamless, meaningful, andhigh-impact benefits experience.

Success at CAVA: At CAVA,Directors align teams, foster cross-functional collaboration, and translatestrategy into action. We look for leaders who develop talent, challenge thestatus quo, and stay grounded in guest and team member service, inclusion, andlong-term impact.

WhatYou'll Do:

Developand lead the overall benefits and wellbeing strategy in alignment with CAVA'sculture, values, and business objectives.

Overseethe design, administration, and compliance of all benefit programs, includinghealth, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), paid time off, and voluntarybenefits.

Leadthe development and expansion of wellbeing initiatives, including mentalhealth, financial wellness, and lifestyle programs that enhance team memberexperience.

Serveas the primary point of contact for benefits brokers, vendors, and third-partyadministrators to manage performance and optimize services.

Ensureall benefit plans are compliant with federal, state, and local laws, includingACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and IRS regulations.

Leadthe annual benefits renewal process, including plan design analysis, costmodeling, communications, and open enrollment execution.

Createand manage a benefits communication strategy to increase team member awarenessand understanding of total rewards offerings.

Partnerwith Payroll, People Operations, and HRIS to ensure seamless data integrationand accurate benefits administration.

Providethought leadership on benefits trends, benchmarking, and innovation to informfuture strategy.

Analyzebenefits utilization data and team member feedback to continuously improveofferings and accessibility.

Leadaudits, filings, and compliance reporting including Form 5500s,nondiscrimination testing, and required notices.

SupportDE&I efforts by ensuring benefits and wellbeing offerings are inclusive andaccessible for all team members.

Managevendor relationships, contracts, SLAs, and issue resolution to ensurehigh-quality service delivery.

Coachand develop a high-performing benefits and wellbeing team to support executionand innovation.

The Qualifications:

8-10+years of experience in benefits, wellbeing, or total rewards, with at least 3-5years in a leadership role.

Deepknowledge of benefits design, administration, and compliance in a multi-stateenvironment.

Provensuccess managing wellbeing strategies and benefits programs in high-growth ormulti-unit industries such as hospitality, retail, or healthcare.

Strongexperience with benefits vendors, brokers, and HR technology platforms.

Exceptionalcommunication and project management skills, with a focus on team membereducation and engagement.

Stronganalytical and financial acumen with experience in cost modeling, benchmarking,and ROI evaluation.

Abilityto navigate complexity, build scalable processes, and adapt in a fast-pacedenvironment.

Bachelor'sdegree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Health, or relatedfield preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Abilityto maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and otheroffice equipment

Mustbe able to identify, analyze and assess details

Forcertain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to50 pounds

Abilityto communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively

Constantlypositions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food productionsupport or office operations, as applicable

Abilityto work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Whatwe offer:

Competitive salary, plus bonus andlong-term incentives*

Early Wage Access!

Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, pluspaid opportunities to give back to the community

Health,Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!

401kenrollment with CAVA contribution

Company-paidSTD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*

FreeCAVA food

Casualwork environment

The opportunity to be on the ground floorof a rapidly growing brand

• All exempt and non exempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• The posting range is an all cash range.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positionsonly

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