Benefits Director
Service Corporation International, Houston, TX, United States
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Req.161136Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.The Benefits Director plays a critical leadership role in positioning SCI as an employer of choice by designing and executing a forward-looking, data-driven benefits strategy. This role provides strategic direction, operational excellence, and team leadership across health & welfare and retirement programs, ensuring an integrated, high-impact total rewards offering that supports associate well-being, financial security, and organizational performance.**Key Responsibilities****Strategic Leadership & Vision*** Define and lead the enterprise benefits strategy, aligning health, wellness, and retirement programs with organizational goals and workforce needs* Drive continuous innovation in plan design to optimize cost, improve outcomes, and enhance the associate experience* Establish a long-term roadmap for benefits programs, incorporating market trends, benchmarking insights, and emerging solutions* Ensure alignment and integration across retirement and health & welfare strategies, governance, and policies**Team Leadership & Development*** Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, collaborative benefits team* Provide clear direction, coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities* Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation**Process Improvement & Operational Excellence*** Champion process optimization and automation across benefits design, administration, and delivery* Establish and monitor performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and operational success* Partner with HRIS to translate business needs into technical requirements for benefits and absence management systems**Health & Welfare Strategy*** Lead the development and management of medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug programs* Implement holistic health and wellness solutions that improve associate outcomes and manage costs* Utilize actuarial insights and financial modeling to inform decision-making and optimize plan design**Retirement & Financial Well-being*** Develop and execute retirement and savings strategies that support associates across all career stages* Enhance associate engagement through education, communication, and advisory tools* Ensure offerings include diversified investment options and automated features that drive participation and outcomes* Maintain deep understanding of retirement solutions to continuously evolve program effectiveness**Financial Management & Governance*** Lead annual benefits budgeting, funding analysis, and financial forecasting* Evaluate cost-saving opportunities through data-driven modeling and scenario analysis* Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements (including ERISA)**Vendor & Stakeholder Management*** Lead vendor strategy, including selection, negotiation, and performance management* Manage service agreements and partnerships to maximize value and service delivery* Conduct regular market reviews and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and leadership to align priorities and drive outcomes**Data, Insights & Communication*** Leverage data and analytics to inform strategy, measure ROI, and guide decision-making* Lead benchmarking efforts and translate insights into actionable strategy enhancements* Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to drive associate engagement and understanding* Gather and incorporate associate and leadership feedback to continuously refine programs**Qualifications****Education*** Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field**Certifications*** CEBS certification preferred**Experience*** Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in benefits strategy, design, and administration* Deep expertise across health & welfare and retirement plans, including funding, pricing, and implementation* Strong background in financial modeling, cost analysis, and benefits benchmarking* Experience in healthcare consulting, brokerage, or actuarial environments preferred* Proven track record of leading teams and driving organizational change**Core Competencies*** **Strategic Thinking:** Ability to translate business objectives into impactful benefits strategies* **Leadership & Talent Development:** Builds strong teams and develops future leaders* **Process Improvement:** Identifies inefficiencies and drives scalable, automated solutions* **Analytical Rigor:** Uses data to inform decisions and measure outcomes* **Business Acumen:** Understands cost structures, ROI, and financial implications of benefits programs* **Communication & Influence:** Effectively engages stakeholders at all levels* **Execution Excellence:** Delivers results with a focus on quality, efficiency, and impactPostal Code: 77019Category (Portal Searching): Human ResourcesJob Location: US-TX - Houston #J-18808-Ljbffr
TX - Houstontime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
Req.161136Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.The Benefits Director plays a critical leadership role in positioning SCI as an employer of choice by designing and executing a forward-looking, data-driven benefits strategy. This role provides strategic direction, operational excellence, and team leadership across health & welfare and retirement programs, ensuring an integrated, high-impact total rewards offering that supports associate well-being, financial security, and organizational performance.**Key Responsibilities****Strategic Leadership & Vision*** Define and lead the enterprise benefits strategy, aligning health, wellness, and retirement programs with organizational goals and workforce needs* Drive continuous innovation in plan design to optimize cost, improve outcomes, and enhance the associate experience* Establish a long-term roadmap for benefits programs, incorporating market trends, benchmarking insights, and emerging solutions* Ensure alignment and integration across retirement and health & welfare strategies, governance, and policies**Team Leadership & Development*** Build, lead, and develop a high-performing, collaborative benefits team* Provide clear direction, coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities* Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation**Process Improvement & Operational Excellence*** Champion process optimization and automation across benefits design, administration, and delivery* Establish and monitor performance metrics to evaluate program effectiveness and operational success* Partner with HRIS to translate business needs into technical requirements for benefits and absence management systems**Health & Welfare Strategy*** Lead the development and management of medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug programs* Implement holistic health and wellness solutions that improve associate outcomes and manage costs* Utilize actuarial insights and financial modeling to inform decision-making and optimize plan design**Retirement & Financial Well-being*** Develop and execute retirement and savings strategies that support associates across all career stages* Enhance associate engagement through education, communication, and advisory tools* Ensure offerings include diversified investment options and automated features that drive participation and outcomes* Maintain deep understanding of retirement solutions to continuously evolve program effectiveness**Financial Management & Governance*** Lead annual benefits budgeting, funding analysis, and financial forecasting* Evaluate cost-saving opportunities through data-driven modeling and scenario analysis* Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and regulatory requirements (including ERISA)**Vendor & Stakeholder Management*** Lead vendor strategy, including selection, negotiation, and performance management* Manage service agreements and partnerships to maximize value and service delivery* Conduct regular market reviews and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness* Collaborate with internal stakeholders and leadership to align priorities and drive outcomes**Data, Insights & Communication*** Leverage data and analytics to inform strategy, measure ROI, and guide decision-making* Lead benchmarking efforts and translate insights into actionable strategy enhancements* Develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies to drive associate engagement and understanding* Gather and incorporate associate and leadership feedback to continuously refine programs**Qualifications****Education*** Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field**Certifications*** CEBS certification preferred**Experience*** Minimum 8+ years of progressive experience in benefits strategy, design, and administration* Deep expertise across health & welfare and retirement plans, including funding, pricing, and implementation* Strong background in financial modeling, cost analysis, and benefits benchmarking* Experience in healthcare consulting, brokerage, or actuarial environments preferred* Proven track record of leading teams and driving organizational change**Core Competencies*** **Strategic Thinking:** Ability to translate business objectives into impactful benefits strategies* **Leadership & Talent Development:** Builds strong teams and develops future leaders* **Process Improvement:** Identifies inefficiencies and drives scalable, automated solutions* **Analytical Rigor:** Uses data to inform decisions and measure outcomes* **Business Acumen:** Understands cost structures, ROI, and financial implications of benefits programs* **Communication & Influence:** Effectively engages stakeholders at all levels* **Execution Excellence:** Delivers results with a focus on quality, efficiency, and impactPostal Code: 77019Category (Portal Searching): Human ResourcesJob Location: US-TX - Houston #J-18808-Ljbffr