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Posted: 15-Jun-26
Location: Houston, Texas
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: MH_Director of Benefits
DIRECTOR OF BENEFITS
MEMORIAL HERMANN HEALTH SYSTEM
HOUSTON, TEXAS
HARTZ Search invites you to explore an exciting opportunity for the Director of Benefits role with our client, Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, Texas. Our client is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Benefits to lead the design, administration, compliance, and continuous improvement of their comprehensive employee benefits programs. This leader will play a critical role in shaping the Total Rewards strategy, ensuring competitive benefits offerings that attract, retain, and engage top talent while maintaining operational excellence and regulatory compliance. The Director of Benefits is responsible for the overall leadership and administration of health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefit programs across the Health System. This role partners closely with Compensation, HRIS, Finance, and Human Resources leadership to deliver innovative and cost-effective benefits solutions aligned with organizational goals. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in benefits strategy, plan design, regulatory compliance, vendor management, and team leadership within a complex healthcare system or large multi-divisional organization.
Memorial Hermann Health System owns and operates 14 hospitals and has joint ventures with three other hospital facilities, including Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital First Colony, Memorial Hermann Surgical Hospital Kingwood, and Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital-Katy. Memorial Hermann is redefining health care for the individuals and many diverse populations they serve. With 6,600+ affiliated physicians and 34,000+ employees practice the highest standards of safe, evidence-based, quality care to provide a personalized and outcome-oriented experience across more than 260 care delivery sites. As one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Southeast Texas, Memorial Hermann has an award-winning and nationally acclaimed Accountable Care Organization. Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is one of the nation's busiest Level I trauma centers and serves as the primary teaching hospital for McGovern Medical School at UTHealth.
Position Highlights & Requirements:
- Reports to: Director of Benefits reports to VP of Total Rewards
- Direct Reports: Manager of Benefits, Benefits Analyst, and Sr. Benefits Analyst
- Budget TBD
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Licenses/Certifications: Human Resources certification, such as Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred.
Experience / Knowledge / Skills:
- Minimum of ten (10) years within benefits operations with five (5) years of progressive benefits leadership experience within a complex healthcare system or large multi-divisional organization.
- Extensive experience managing benefit operations, plan implementation, administration, and compliance.
- Specific demonstrated expertise with self-insured health plans, 403(b) retirement plans, non-qualified retirement, pension plans, and voluntary benefits.
- Experience preparing materials for board-level committees and presenting to top senior executives on benefit programs.
- Proven management skills to lead, motivate, and develop a team of capable professionals.
- Demonstrated success leading and developing professional teams.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Principal Accountabilities
- Design, develop, and administer best-practice benefits programs that support talent attraction, retention, and employee well-being.
- Partner with Compensation, HRIS, and Total Rewards leadership to create and execute a cohesive Total Rewards strategy.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing Benefits team.
- Manage relationships with consultants, actuaries, brokers, and third-party administrators.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, IRS, DOL, and healthcare reform requirements.
- Oversee administration of health and welfare plans, retirement programs, disability, life insurance, voluntary benefits, and wellness initiatives.
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies to enhance benefit delivery and employee experience.
- Collaborate with Information Systems and HRIS teams to implement system enhancements, automation tools, and enrollment solutions.
- Serve as the primary Benefits liaison for escalated employee service issues and process improvements.
- Develop and analyze metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and return on investment.
- Ensure effective employee communication and education regarding benefit offerings and changes.
- Promote a culture of service excellence, professional development, and continuous improvement.
- Other duties as assigned.
LOCATION: HOUSTON, TEXAS:
America's fourth-largest city is a cosmopolitan destination, filled with world-class dining, arts, hotels, shopping, and nightlife. Take a stroll through the historic Heights, spend the day exploring the Museum District, or head down to Space Center Houston. Later on, grab a bite in one of dozens of award-winning restaurants. Houston is a large metropolis in Texas, extending to Galveston Bay. The city’s relatively compact Downtown includes the Theater District, home to the renowned Houston Grand Opera, and the Historic District, with 19th-century architecture. Houston offers world-class shopping and two international airports.
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Application Link: https://hartzsearch.com/open-position/director-of-benefits/
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