Director - Benefits

SRS Distribution Inc.•McKinney, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Benefits provides enterprise leadership for the design, governance, and execution of comprehensive employee benefits programs that support business objectives, workforce strategy, and financial priorities. The role serves as 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 partners with senior leadership, Finance, HR, and external partners to deliver data-driven solutions that enhance employee experience, support health and well-being, and enable talent attraction and retention across a large, complex organization. This position owns benefits strategy and plan design across medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, time-off, and well-being programs. It leads annual planning and renewal, self-insured program strategy, financial forecasting and budget oversight, fiduciary and regulatory compliance, vendor relationships, communications, performance measurement, and benefits technology. The Director also leads benefits work related to mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations, and develops a high-performing benefits team. The role is hybrid, combining in-office and remote work, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting requiring adaptability, prioritization, and frequent collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional partners. Domestic travel of up to 30% is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
Minimum of 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 benefits programs and complex vendor environments.
Strong financial, analytical, and actuarial acumen, including the ability to translate data into strategic insights.
Proven 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 ahead of 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 program design, competitiveness, and cost sustainability.
Own plan design decisions 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 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 pursue cost containment while maintaining competitive and 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 benefits regulations, and adjust policies and practices in response to regulatory developments.
Manage strategic relationships with benefits vendors, brokers, consultants, and third-party administrators.
Manage vendor performance, contract negotiations, and service optimization, and use vendor partnerships to identify innovative solutions and trends.
Own enterprise benefits communications and education, and lead change management for program enhancements, renewals, and system implementations.
Promote employee health, well-being, and informed benefits decision-making.
Define and monitor metrics for cost trends, utilization, engagement, and program effectiveness; use data to drive improvements and strategic decisions.
Benchmark benefits programs against industry standards and best practices.
Own benefits administration and partner with HR Systems on technology strategy, enrollment platforms, vendor integrations, and data integrity.
Drive benefits system optimization, automation, and enhancements to improve scalability, accuracy, and employee experience.
Lead benefits due diligence, program harmonization, employee transitions, and retention strategies for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and integrations.
Lead, develop, and mentor the benefits team, providing strategic direction and operational oversight.

Benefits

Competitive weekly or 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, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
Optional long-term disability
Optional additional life insurance