Director of Benefits

Location: Houston, TX 77024

(Approved Work-From-Home States: Texas, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Tennessee)

Duration: Contract | 3 months possible extension

Pay: $70.00/hr. to $74.00/hr.

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced Director, Benefits to provide senior-level benefits leadership coverage within a large and complex healthcare environment. This individual will operate at a strategic director-level capacity while also supporting operational execution across the organization’s benefits portfolio. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in health & welfare programs, retirement benefits, vendor management, annual enrollment, and benefits compliance within large healthcare systems or multi-divisional organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage health & welfare benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, wellness, and compliance initiatives
• Oversee retirement and financial benefit programs including 401(k), pension, deferred compensation, and financial wellness programs
• Manage complex benefits RFP processes including vendor selection, evaluation, negotiations, and implementation support
• Support and optimize annual/open enrollment processes including communications, employee engagement, auditing, and reconciliation
• Present strategic recommendations to executive leadership regarding benefits structure, cost management, and vendor performance
• Represent the benefits function in cross-functional leadership and HR shared services meetings
• Maintain strong vendor relationships and ensure operational excellence across all benefits programs

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience managing benefits operations in healthcare systems or large complex organizations
• Extensive experience with annual benefits enrollment administration
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership
• Proven experience leading strategic discussions related to benefits design, vendor performance, and cost management
• Experience with post-enrollment auditing and reconciliation activities
• Skilled in presenting to executive leadership teams and stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership managing benefits RFPs and vendor selection initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR Management, or related field required
• Healthcare industry experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred
• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) certification preferred
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification preferred

Additional Information

• Hybrid schedule with onsite presence as needed based on project and leadership requirements
• Business casual environment
• Position reports to the VP, Total Rewards
• Role includes leadership oversight of benefits team members within HR Shared Services and Benefits COE functions