Director of Benefits – Healthcare - DOBHC 0526 VG#01


Healthcare - TX - Houston, TX
Houston, Texas
Locations: Houston, Atlanta, New Orleans, Oklahoma City, Nashville
Posted On: May 26, 2026
Last Day to Apply: June 02, 2026

Job Title: Director of Benefits – Healthcare

Location: Remote
Duration: 13 Weeks (Temp-to-Hire)
Schedule: Monday – Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM


Position Overview

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Director of Benefits to provide interim senior-level leadership across its benefits function.

This role requires a strategic and hands-on professional who can quickly assess, stabilize, and enhance benefits programs, while partnering closely with executive leadership and managing ongoing operations.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all employee benefits programs
  • Manage end-to-end health & welfare and retirement benefits portfolio
  • Lead vendor management, performance evaluation, and compliance oversight
  • Drive benefits strategy, cost optimization, and program effectiveness
  • Oversee and enhance annual enrollment lifecycle including communication, execution, and post-enrollment audits
  • Lead RFP processes including vendor selection, evaluation, negotiation, and implementation
  • Partner with executive leadership and represent benefits in cross-functional forums
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies
  • Support ongoing initiatives and provide recommendations for process improvements

Core Expertise Required

Comprehensive Benefits Leadership

  • Health & Welfare: Medical, dental, vision, wellness programs
  • Financial Benefits: 401(k), pension plans, deferred compensation, financial wellness

Annual Enrollment Management

  • Strategy, communication planning, and employee engagement
  • Benefits platforms and enrollment administration
  • Post-enrollment auditing and reconciliation

RFP & Vendor Management

  • Vendor sourcing and evaluation frameworks
  • Stakeholder alignment and negotiations
  • Implementation and transition support

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in benefits management within healthcare or large, complex organizations
  • Proven experience operating at a director or senior leadership level
  • Strong background in benefits strategy, administration, and compliance
  • Experience presenting to and partnering with executive stakeholders
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, HR, or related field (Master’s preferred)

Certifications (Preferred)

  • Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
  • Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Executive presence and ability to lead strategic discussions
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Deep understanding of benefits structures and regulatory landscape
  • Ability to quickly assess environments and drive impact with minimal ramp-up
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Industry Preference

  • Experience within healthcare systems or large enterprise environments strongly preferred

For more details reach at vgill@navitassols.com or Call / Text at 516-862-1203.

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.

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