Director of Benefits – Houston, TX | Healthcare Total Rewards Leadership

Director, Benefits
Houston, Texas | Hybrid | Full-Time

This is a high-profile leadership opportunity for an experienced Total Rewards professional to shape and lead enterprise-wide benefits strategy within a large, complex healthcare environment. Combining strategic leadership, operational oversight, compliance expertise, and workforce engagement, this role offers the chance to directly influence employee experience, organisational performance, and long-term talent retention.

Designed for a senior benefits leader with deep healthcare experience, this position provides significant executive exposure and the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives across health and welfare, retirement, wellbeing, and total rewards programs.

The Opportunity

Reporting into executive Total Rewards leadership, you will oversee the design, implementation, governance, and optimisation of comprehensive employee benefits programs across a large healthcare system.

You will:

• Lead enterprise-wide benefits strategy, administration, and compliance initiatives

• Design and implement competitive, cost-effective benefit programs aligned with organisational goals

• Oversee health and welfare plans, retirement programs, wellness initiatives, and voluntary benefits

• Manage relationships with consultants, brokers, actuaries, trustees, and third-party vendors

• Ensure compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, IRS, DOL, and healthcare reform regulations

• Partner with Compensation, HRIS, and executive HR leadership to deliver integrated Total Rewards strategies

• Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements across benefits operations

• Develop metrics and reporting frameworks to evaluate ROI and program effectiveness

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Benefits team

• Support enterprise transformation initiatives focused on employee engagement and workforce strategy

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $160,000 – $200,000

• Annual Bonus: 20–30% performance-based bonus potential

• Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid Work Environment

• Location: Houston, Texas

• Relocation Assistance: Not provided, but candidates must be willing to relocate to Houston

• Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Comprehensive Executive-Level Benefits Package Includes:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Programs

• Paid Time Off

• Additional wellbeing, leadership development, and employee support programs

What Makes This Role Stand Out

• Opportunity to lead Benefits strategy within a highly respected healthcare organisation

• Significant executive visibility and enterprise-level influence

• Broad scope across retirement, health & welfare, wellness, and compliance initiatives

• Ability to shape and modernise Total Rewards strategy within a complex healthcare environment

• Strong collaborative culture focused on innovation, employee wellbeing, and operational excellence

• Opportunity to make a measurable impact on workforce engagement and retention

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience managing Benefits operations and implementation within healthcare or complex enterprise environments

• Strong healthcare industry Benefits experience required

• Deep expertise in plan design, evaluation, compliance, and administration across:

• Health & Welfare Plans

• Pension Plans

• 401(k) and 403(b) Programs

• Life & Disability Benefits

• Voluntary Benefits Programs

• Strong understanding of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and healthcare reform regulations

• Prior HRIS systems experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR Management, or related discipline

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree preferred

• CEBS, CBP, or other HR/Benefits certifications highly desirable

• Experience with wellness strategy development and implementation

• Proven leadership and change management capability

• Strong vendor management, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will bring a combination of strategic vision, operational discipline, and leadership maturity, with the ability to balance employee experience, compliance, cost management, and organisational growth within a dynamic healthcare environment.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a Benefits leader seeking a role that offers executive influence, enterprise-wide impact, and long-term career growth within a highly respected and mission-driven organisation.

Human Resources Business Partner – HR Leadership Role | Defiance County, OH or Utah County, UT | $90K - $120K

Exciting Opportunity: Human Resources Business Partner

Location: Multiple Locations: Definace County, OH or Utah County, UT

Position Type: Full-time, Onsite
Compensation: $90,000 - $120,000 + full benefits package
Relocation Assistance: Available for the ideal candidate

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Human Resources Business Partner to lead and implement HR strategies across various sites. In this key role, you will work closely with site and corporate leadership to drive talent management, employee relations, recruitment, and organizational development initiatives. Your expertise will help shape the success of the business, ensuring alignment with the overall company strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with leadership to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business goals.

• Drive recruitment, onboarding, and talent acquisition processes, with a focus on both exempt and hourly positions.

• Manage employee relations, including handling investigations, addressing disciplinary actions, and partnering with legal as needed.

• Support employee engagement, retention, and development through strategic programs and initiatives.

• Utilize data analytics to make informed decisions around hiring, turnover, retention, and talent management.

• Collaborate with leadership to assess training and development needs, ensuring employees are equipped for success.

• Lead the annual performance review process, driving performance management and supporting succession planning.

• Ensure compliance with employment laws and regulations, providing guidance and support to leadership as needed.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field.

• At least 5 years of HR experience, with a strong understanding of labor laws and employee relations.

• Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.

• Experience in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.

• HR certification preferred but not required.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an innovative and dynamic company where your contributions will have a direct impact.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

• Relocation assistance available for the ideal candidate.

If you're ready to make a significant impact and take your HR career to the next level, we encourage you to apply!