Director Benefits $160K–$200K + Bonus Houston TX

Purple Cow Recruiting•Houston, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

Heartline Staffing, in partnership with Purple Cow Recruiting, is hiring a Director of Benefits for a senior leadership role within a large healthcare system in Houston, Texas. This role leads the design, implementation, and administration of enterprise-wide benefits programs, oversees vendors, brokers, consultants, and trustees, ensures compliance with IRS and ERISA regulations, and drives Total Rewards strategy in partnership with executive leadership. The environment is a large integrated healthcare system with a multi-divisional and complex benefits structure, requiring a cross-functional leadership role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR Management, or related discipline REQUIRED
10+ years experience managing benefits operations REQUIRED
Experience in healthcare benefits REQUIRED
Experience with plan design, implementation, and compliance (health, welfare, retirement) REQUIRED
Experience with 401(k), 403(b), pension, and non-qualified plans REQUIRED
Experience with COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and healthcare reform REQUIRED
HRIS systems experience REQUIRED
Strong leadership and team management experience REQUIRED

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
CEBS, CBP, or similar certification preferred

Responsibilities

Design and administer benefit programs including health, welfare, retirement, and wellness initiatives
Lead benefits strategy aligned with business objectives
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and service delivery
Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and healthcare reform regulations
Oversee HRIS integration and benefits systems enhancements
Develop metrics and reporting to measure program ROI
Manage and develop Benefits team
Partner with Compensation, HRIS, and executive leadership on Total Rewards strategy
Drive process improvements and operational efficiency