Director - Benefits

SRS Distribution • McKinney, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Benefits provides enterprise leadership for the design, governance, and execution of employee benefits programs aligned with business objectives, workforce strategy, and financial priorities. The role is the primary authority on benefits strategy, plan design, and governance, ensuring programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and financially sustainable. Reporting to the Vice President, Total Rewards, the Director works with senior leadership, Finance, HR, and external partners to deliver data-driven benefits solutions that support employee experience, health and well-being, talent attraction, and retention.

The Director owns plan design across medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, time-off, and well-being programs. The role leads the annual planning and renewal cycle; oversees self-insured benefits strategy, financial forecasting, budgets, compliance, vendor relationships, communications, metrics, and benefits technology; and provides benefits leadership for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations. The Director also leads and develops a benefits team.

This role is based at SRS Distribution in McKinney, Texas, and operates in a hybrid work environment, combining in-office and remote work. Domestic travel of up to 30% is required. The position works in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting with frequent collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is required; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education. An advanced degree and/or certifications such as CEBS or PHR/SPHR are preferred. Applicants must have at least 10 years of progressive benefits management experience in a large, complex organization, with expertise in enterprise benefits strategy, plan design, governance, self-insured benefit programs, and complex vendor environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• At least 10 years of progressive benefits management experience within a large, complex organization.
• Demonstrated expertise in enterprise benefits strategy, plan design, and governance.
• Experience managing self-insured benefit programs and complex vendor environments.
• Strong financial, analytical, and actuarial acumen, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights.
• Ability to influence senior leaders and serve as a trusted advisor on benefits strategy.
• Deep knowledge of benefits compliance, ERISA requirements, and regulatory best practices.
• Excellent communication, change leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives in a dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or PHR/SPHR.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and large-scale integrations.
• Strong background in benefits technology implementation and optimization.
• Experience in a Fortune 50 or similarly large, multi-state or multinational organization.
• Demonstrated success leading benefits transformations and cost-containment initiatives.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with regulatory, market, and workforce trends.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and execute an enterprise benefits strategy aligned with business objectives, talent priorities, and market practices.
• Advise senior leaders on benefits strategy, program design, competitiveness, and cost sustainability.
• Own benefit plan design across medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, time-off, and well-being programs.
• Determine funding strategies, eligibility rules, employee contributions, and plan features while balancing employee experience, competitiveness, and affordability.
• Lead annual benefits planning and renewal, including strategy development, vendor negotiations, cost modeling, leadership recommendations, and open enrollment execution.
• Lead self-insured benefits strategy, including claims performance oversight, stop-loss strategy, pharmacy cost management, and risk mitigation.
• Partner with Finance, FP&A, and actuarial partners on multi-year cost forecasting, trend analysis, and funding recommendations.
• Oversee the benefits budget and manage costs while maintaining competitive, sustainable programs.
• Establish and maintain benefits governance and fiduciary frameworks, including ERISA compliance, audit readiness, vendor controls, and documentation standards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employee-benefits regulations; monitor regulatory developments and adjust policies and practices as needed.
• Manage strategic relationships with benefits vendors, brokers, consultants, and third-party administrators; oversee performance, contract negotiations, and service optimization.
• Own benefits communication and education strategy and lead change management for program enhancements, renewals, and system implementations.
• Define and monitor benefits performance metrics, use data to drive continuous improvement, and benchmark programs against industry standards.
• Own benefits administration and partner with HR Systems on technology strategy, enrollment platforms, vendor integrations, data integrity, system optimization, automation, and enhancements.
• Lead benefits due diligence, program harmonization, employee transitions, and retention strategies for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations.
• Lead, develop, and mentor the benefits team and provide strategic direction and operational oversight for benefits program execution.
• Travel domestically up to 30% to support vendor engagement, business alignment, and strategic initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, and floating time
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Optional long-term disability
• Additional life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director