Job Description

POSITION TITLE

Director Health Benefits

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

This role reports to the Vice President, Employee Benefits and leads a small team.

CLIENT OVERVIEW

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) , founded in 1928, is a leading global service provider specializing in the distribution of automotive and industrial replacement parts. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, GPC serves hundreds of thousands of customers across nearly 11,000 locations in 17 countries and employs over 60,000 people. Celebrating 97 years of expertise in distribution, GPC’s mission - "We keep the world moving!" - drives every aspect of its business operations.

The company’s success is underpinned by its commitment to working as “One GPC” team, focusing on customer success and delivering value to its stakeholders. This transformation began in 2019 and involved key divestitures, substantial mergers and acquisitions, the recruitment of new talent, and the development of global investment strategies. These efforts have streamlined GPC’s portfolio, positioning the company for long-term growth and preparing it for its next century of success. The strategic initiatives and reinvestments in its core businesses have established a sustainable competitive advantage.

In 2024, GPC achieved record revenues of $23.5 billion, a 2% increase, along with net earnings of $904 million. Known for its sound and stable financial foundation, GPC generated $1.3 billion of cashflow from operations in 2024 ending the year with $2 billion in total liquidity. Current guidance for 2025 forecasts continued revenue growth of 2% to 4%.

The company has paid a cash dividend every year since going public in 1948, and 2025 marks the 69th consecutive year of increased dividends paid to its shareholders. GPC is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “GPC.” We invite you to learn more at .

LOCATION

Corporate Headquarters, Atlanta, Georgia

POSITION IMPACT

The Director of Health Benefits role is an excellent career opportunity to join one of the finest Fortune 200 companies in the United States with a history of financial stability and sustainability. This is an important role to support the strategy and growth of this world-class enterprise. This organization will challenge you as your role will play a critical part in enhancing the employee experience as part of human resources initiatives of excellence.

People Drive GPC’s Business -- As a global company, GPC employs people from all around the world because it believes its business should reflect the people, communities, and cultures they serve. They pride themselves on creating a culture and environment that empowers its people to be their very best; a place where their voices can be heard, and their insights are not only welcomed but also encouraged. It aims to build meaningful connections with the right talent, ensure its people are actively engaged in their experiences and empower employees to take ownership in career growth and personal development.

Genuine Parts Company became an industry-leading company by serving the needs of its customers and its employees. Through hard work and innovation, their people play a crucial role in its success. They believe differences make the company stronger, smarter, and better, but it’s the qualities and family like culture shared that makes GPC “genuinely unique.”

When you are part of the team at GPC, you are part of something special.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Health Benefits is responsible for planning, designing, and implementing comprehensive health benefit plans, including researching industry/ best practices for GPC’s North American operations serving 35,000 employees. This leader oversees existing plans and policies while monitoring provider performance and third-party relationships. He / she ensures programs support the organization’s strategic objectives, are competitive, cost-effective, and in compliance with legal requirements.

Specific functions and responsibilities of the position include:

• Leads delivery and execution of high-quality/comprehensive health benefit programs within North America
• Responsible for request for proposal and audit projects, including evaluation, service and cost negotiation and selection process in conjunction with external consultants
• Leads benefits annual enrollment process including implementation of new benefit plans and program or changes with vendors
• Provides guidance for escalated compliance and administration questions from the Employee Service Center management team
• Responsible for ensuring that health plans comply with federal, state, local and provincial laws and regulations, and that processes and controls are in place to ensure ongoing compliance
• Possesses a strong understanding of industry trends and market practice to assess competitiveness of benefit plans and programs
• Educates the HR community on benefit initiatives by developing and leading informational webinars
• Lead the development of employee communications related to benefit plans including print and electronic media

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate possesses 10+ years of broad and progressive experience designing and managing employee benefits, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role. We seek a leader that has led an operation of at least 10,000 people with a demonstrated track record of innovating and evolving benefit plan design and administration. Finally, this subject matter expert should bring a knowledge of state-of-the-art thinking and practices in benefits design and administration with a deep understanding of the market dynamics and new developments. Experience with Workday desired.

Additional qualifications include:

• Strong analytical and project management skills, proven ability to design clear processes, and a very detail-oriented yet flexible approach to problem solving
• Strong technical skills - ability to navigate through various software programs, including Microsoft Office products, specifically PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and other HR systems
• Experience in, and passion for driving initiatives that foster a diverse and inclusive environment
• Ability to achieve goals through influencing, partnering and developing productive relationships with senior leadership and line managers across the business

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS

We are seeking a charismatic, results-driven leader who exemplifies success and aligns with GPC’s corporate culture of "working leaders." This individual must possess sound judgment, maturity, and a strong "roll up your sleeves" work ethic, with a proven ability to get the job done effectively.

The candidate’s personal characteristics should include:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to organize and present ideas via excellent presentation skills. Strong influencing talent and executive presence
• High energy, multitasker
• Ability to manage conflict and demonstrate the courage to challenge organizational thinking and the status quo
• Critical thinking skills and superior attention to detail
• Exhibits confidence in self and others, inspires and motivates to perform well and accepts feedback from others

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, required

COMPENSATION

Our client offers an attractive compensation package that includes a competitive salary commensurate with experience and bonus incentive (short-term and long-term) based upon individual performance and corporate results.

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