Director, Benefits

America At Work

Director of Benefits leading enterprise-wide benefits strategy at a top healthcare organization. Designing health, welfare, and retirement programs with a hybrid work model in Houston, TX.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, governance, and evolution of enterprise-wide benefits programs
Influence benefit strategy while partnering closely with executive leadership
Oversight of health & welfare, retirement, and wellness programs
Provide strategic vendor, consultant, and compliance leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of benefits leadership experience in the healthcare sector
Deep expertise in health & welfare, retirement (401(k), 403(b), pension), and compliance
Proven ability to lead teams, manage vendors, and optimize cost and value
Strategic mindset with strong operational execution

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Hard Skills & Tools

benefits program designhealth & welfare programsretirement planscompliance leadershipvendor managementcost optimizationvalue optimization

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic thinkingoperational executionteam managementinfluencing