Benefits Director - Houston, Texas

MissionHires; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility: 20–30%

Job summary

MissionHires is collaborating with a leading healthcare organization to find a Director of Benefits in Houston, TX. This senior leader will be responsible for strategizing, designing, and executing comprehensive health and retirement programs, ensuring compliance and managing vendors while aligning total rewards with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate should possess over 10 years of relevant benefits experience, particularly within the healthcare sector, along with a Bachelor's degree in HR or Business Administration.

This position includes a bonus eligibility of 20–30%, and no visa sponsorship is available.

Qualifications

• 10+ years managing benefits programs, including design, implementation, and compliance.
• Direct experience within a healthcare environment.
• Expert knowledge of retirement plans and health & welfare programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, design, implementation, and administration of health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal/state regulations.
• Own vendor relationships and manage contract performance.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Strategic Planning

HRIS Systems

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree and/or CEBS, CBP certifications (Preferred)

Job description

MissionHires is partnering with a leading healthcare organization to hire a Director of Benefits based in Houston, TX. This senior leader will own the strategy, design, execution, and continuous improvement of comprehensive health, welfare, and retirement programs. The role oversees compliance, vendor management, HRIS enablement, benefit communications, and a team of benefits professionals while aligning total rewards with organizational goals.

Bonus eligibility: 20–30%. No visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, design, implementation, and administration of health, welfare, and retirement benefit programs
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and applicable federal/state regulations
• Own vendor relationships (consultants, brokers, actuaries, TPAs) and manage contract performance
• Partner with HR leadership to align benefits with Total Rewards and organizational objectives
• Continuously evaluate market competitiveness, cost-effectiveness, and employee value of offerings
• Develop, track, and report metrics to measure program effectiveness and ROI
• Collaborate with HRIS and IT to optimize systems, automation, and employee benefits experience
• Lead, mentor, and develop the benefits team; serve as escalation point for complex issues
• Drive process improvements and operational excellence across benefits administration
• Develop and execute benefits communication strategies to improve employee understanding and engagement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• 10+ years managing benefits programs, including design, implementation, and compliance
• Direct experience within a healthcare environment
• Expert knowledge of retirement plans (401(k), pension, 403(b)) and health & welfare programs
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and driving strategic initiatives
• Experience working with HRIS systems
• Preferred: Master’s degree and/or CEBS, CBP certifications
• Preferred: Experience developing wellness programs
• Preferred: Exposure to value-based or alternative healthcare benefit models
• Location: Houston, TX; Bonus eligibility 20–30%; No visa sponsorship available

Benefits

Bonus: 20–30%