Director of Benefits and Compliance

Director of Benefits & Compliance

3CDC is seeking a strategic yet hands-on HR leader to oversee benefits strategy, compliance, and employee support across a mission-driven organization that is helping shape the future of downtown Cincinnati.

The Cincinnati Center City Development Corporation (3CDC) is a nonprofit real estate development and finance organization focused on revitalizing Cincinnati’s urban core. Through development, civic space management, and community partnerships, 3CDC has played a major role in transforming Downtown Cincinnati and Over-the-Rhine.

Position Overview

The Director of Benefits & Compliance will lead the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of the organization’s benefits and HR compliance functions. This person will serve as the internal subject matter expert for benefits, leave administration, retirement plans, and compliance reporting while also partnering closely with leadership to evaluate long-term strategy, employee experience, and cost management.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day administration of employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, retirement, leave management, and related employee support
• Serve as the internal expert on benefits compliance, reporting, and regulatory requirements
• Partner with brokers, vendors, and leadership to evaluate benefits offerings, manage renewals, and identify cost-saving opportunities
• Improve and build scalable compliance processes, reporting structures, and operational workflows
• Support employees and leaders with benefits questions, leave situations, and policy guidance
• Help drive a proactive, employee-focused HR experience across the organization

What We’re Looking For

• 7–10 years of progressive HR experience, including significant experience in benefits strategy and administration
• Existing knowledge of benefits administration, leave management, and HR compliance regulations
• Experience managing brokers, vendors, carriers, and external partners
• Ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a lean HR environment
• Experience improving or building HR/compliance processes is highly preferred
• HRIS experience required; Paycor experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting with employees across all levels of the organization
• SHRM, PHR/SPHR, CEBS, or related certifications are a plus

Why Join 3CDC?

This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you’ll influence both employee experience and organizational strategy while helping modernize and strengthen critical HR compliance and benefits processes. The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, strong relationship-building skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where no two days look the same.