Director of Benefits

Responsibilities: Benefits Strategy & Program LeadershipProvide 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 ProgramsProvide 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 AbsenceLead 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 & GovernanceEnsure 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 LeadershipLead, 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.