Director of Benefits - DBJS

NavitasPartners • Houston, TX

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Benefits will provide senior-level leadership across the full spectrum of employee benefits programs. This role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on operational execution, supporting executive leadership while managing ongoing benefits initiatives, vendor relationships, and compliance in a complex organizational environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
• Minimum 10+ years of experience managing comprehensive benefits programs
• Proven experience in both health & welfare and financial benefits administration
• Strong leadership experience in complex or multi-entity organizations
• Demonstrated expertise in:
• Annual enrollment lifecycle management Benefits compliance and governance Vendor and RFP management

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Professional certifications such as:
• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
• Experience in healthcare systems or large, complex organizations

Responsibilities

• Benefits Strategy & Leadership Lead the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive benefits programs.
• Align health, welfare, and financial benefits into a cohesive total rewards strategy.
• Partner with executive leadership to drive strategic decision-making related to benefits structure and cost optimization.
• Health & Welfare Programs Oversee medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate and optimize health plan performance and employee experience.
• Financial Benefits Administer retirement programs such as 401(k) and pension plans.
• Oversee financial wellness initiatives and deferred compensation programs.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and reporting requirements.
• Annual Enrollment Management Lead end-to-end annual enrollment processes including:
• Communication strategy and employee engagement Benefits platform coordination Enrollment execution and administration Post-enrollment auditing and reconciliation Identify and implement improvements to enrollment processes.
• RFP & Vendor Management Lead complex Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including:
• Vendor selection strategy Evaluation frameworks Stakeholder alignment Contract negotiation and implementation Maintain strong relationships with external vendors and partners.
• Stakeholder Engagement Present benefits strategies and updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Represent the benefits function in cross-functional leadership forums.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to internal teams as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees