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 Manager - San Angelo, TX - $70,000 - $90,000

Human Resources Manager

San Angelo, TX

$70,000 - $90,000

Job Description

Position Overview: As a Human Resources Manager in the structural steel manufacturing industry, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective management of the company's human capital. You will be responsible for developing and implementing HR strategies, policies, and programs that align with the organization's goals and objectives. Your role will encompass various HR functions, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and compliance.

Recruitment and Onboarding:

·        Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing needs and create job descriptions.

·        Develop effective recruitment strategies to attract skilled professionals in various roles related to structural steel manufacturing.

·        Oversee the hiring process, from sourcing candidates to conducting interviews and making job offers.

·        Coordinate new employee onboarding, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization.

Employee Relations:

·        Foster positive employee relations by promoting a respectful and inclusive workplace culture.

·        Address employee concerns, conflicts, and grievances in a timely and fair manner.

·        Provide guidance to supervisors and managers on employee management and conflict resolution.

Performance Management:

·        Implement a performance management system to set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.

·        Collaborate with managers to identify training and development needs for individual employees and teams.

·        Assist in creating and monitoring performance improvement plans as needed.

Training and Development:

·        Identify training needs and design relevant programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.

·        Coordinate workshops, seminars, and training sessions to promote continuous learning and development.

·        Monitor the effectiveness of training initiatives and adjust as necessary.

Compensation and Benefits:

·        Manage compensation programs, including salary structure, bonuses, and incentives, to remain competitive in the industry.

·        Administer employee benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

Compliance and Legal:

·        Stay up-to-date with labor laws, regulations, and industry standards relevant to the manufacturing sector.

·        Ensure the company's HR policies and practices comply with legal requirements.

·        Handle workplace safety initiatives and procedures to promote a safe working environment.

HR Strategy and Planning:

·        Collaborate with senior management to develop HR strategies that support business objectives and growth plans.

·        Analyze HR metrics to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities for optimizing workforce productivity.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree is a plus.

·        Proven experience (5+ years) as an HR manager in a manufacturing environment.

·        Solid understanding of labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.

·        Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

·        Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.

·        Proficiency in HR software and systems.

·        Certification in Human Resources (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is desirable.