Director of Benefits

Texas Childrens Hospital • $110K — $130K *

Houston, TX 77084In-Person

Finance & Insurance

8 - 10 years of experience

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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
8 years of Human Resources experience, with 5 years in benefits or related areas
5 years of management or leadership experience
Comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits programs
Strong understanding of HR regulatory and legislative environments

Responsibilities

Provide operational and strategic direction to the Benefits team
Develop and implement benefits strategies and policies
Establish departmental goals and procedures
Evaluate program performance and implement improvements
Lead health and welfare plans and retirement programs
Manage the Leave of Absence program and its administration
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

Benefits

Leadership development opportunities
Collaborative work environment
Focus on service-oriented culture
Comprehensive benefits programs
Support for work/life balance initiatives

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Full Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

Benefits Strategy & Program Leadership

Provide operational and strategic direction to the Benefits team.
Develop and implement benefits strategies, programs, processes, and policies that support market competitiveness, equity, and cost effectiveness.
Establish departmental goals, priorities, policies, and procedures.
Evaluate program and departmental performance and implement improvements to enhance service and simplify workflows.
Develop meaningful metrics to measure program effectiveness and outcomes.

Health, Welfare & Retirement Programs

Provide leadership across health and welfare plans, retirement programs, work/life programs, and other employee benefits.
Support benefits plan design, cost analysis and monitoring, employee communications, and customer service.
Maintain comprehensive knowledge of benefits programs, including Health & Welfare, 401(k), 403(b), pension plans, and related programs.
Partner effectively with external benefits vendors and other key stakeholders.

Leave of Absence

Lead all aspects of the Leave of Absence program and the team members responsible for its administration.
Develop strategies, policies, programs, and processes that support effective program delivery.
Establish metrics and evaluate program performance and effectiveness.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure benefits programs and department operations comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Maintain knowledge of regulations including ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, OSHA, Workers' Compensation, and applicable labor and tax laws.
Fulfill applicable compliance and reporting requirements.

People & Organizational Leadership

Lead, develop, and support the Benefits team while fostering an accountable, responsive, service-oriented culture.
Complete performance management and planning activities for direct reports.
Collaborate across departments and committees to align Benefits programs with Texas Children's strategic priorities.
Prepare and manage annual capital and operating budgets and report on departmental performance and outcomes.

Knowledge & Skills

Comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health & welfare and retirement plans.
Strong understanding of the regulatory and legislative environment affecting HR and Benefits.
Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex environment.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Experience partnering with and managing external vendors.
Knowledge of hospital operations is helpful.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Experience

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or another related field
8 years of Human Resources experience, including at least 5 years of significant experience in benefits, retirement, health & welfare, total rewards, or another relevant area
5 years of management/leadership experience

Preferred Experience

Executive benefits experience

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About Texas Childrens Hospital

Texas Children's Hospital is a pediatric hospital located in Houston, Texas. The hospital was founded in 1954 and is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Texas Children's Hospital has over 4,000 employees and is one of the largest pediatric hospitals in the United States. The hospital provides a wide range of services, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, and orthopedics. Texas Children's Hospital has been recognized as one of the best children's hospitals in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.

Learn more about Texas Childrens Hospital

Size

14,000 employees

Industry

Healthcare

Founded

1950

* Ladders Estimates

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