Director-Level Benefits Consultant Benefits Operations Leader BOL 26-02550
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Job Location:
Houston, MS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
14 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Director-Level Benefits Consultant / Benefits Operations Leader
Location:Houston TX HYBRID Role
Duration: Contract - 3 Months
Role Overview
A large complex organization is seeking a senior-level Benefits Consultant to provide strategic and operational leadership across the full spectrum of benefits administration.
This role requires a professional capable of operating at a director-level strategic capacity engaging directly with executive leadership while also managing operational aspects of the organizations benefits portfolio.
The selected consultant will be expected to quickly assess the current benefits landscape support ongoing initiatives and manage vendor relationships with minimal ramp-up time.
Core Responsibilities
Provide leadership across health & welfare and financial benefits programs.
Evaluate the current benefits landscape and recommend improvements to enhance program effectiveness.
Support benefits strategy development and implementation aligned with organizational objectives.
Manage vendor relationships and ensure high-quality service delivery.
Lead discussions related to benefits structure cost management and program performance.
Present updates and recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
Represent the benefits function in cross-functional leadership forums.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal governance standards.
Core Experience Required
Comprehensive Benefits Expertise
Candidates must demonstrate broad benefits leadership experience across both major benefits categories:
Health & Welfare
Medical dental and vision programs
Health plan strategy and administration
Vendor management and compliance oversight
Financial Benefits
Retirement programs (401k / pension plans)
Financial wellness initiatives
Deferred compensation or other financial benefit structures
Candidates should demonstrate experience integrating these offerings into a cohesive total rewards strategy.
Executive Leadership & Strategic Engagement
The selected consultant must be comfortable:
Presenting to senior leaders and executive stakeholders
Leading strategic discussions on benefits design cost management and vendor performance
Representing the benefits function in cross-functional leadership forums
This role requires an individual who can lead conversations and influence decision-making not simply participate.
Healthcare Industry Experience (Preferred)
Strong preference will be given to candidates with experience working in:
Healthcare systems
Large or complex organizations
Healthcare experience is valuable due to the complexity of workforce structures regulatory environments and benefit program administration.
RFP Leadership Experience
Candidates must have direct experience managing complex benefits Request for Proposal (RFP) processes including:
Vendor selection strategy
Development of evaluation frameworks
Cross-functional stakeholder alignment
Vendor negotiation and implementation support
Annual Enrollment Expertise
Candidates must have demonstrated experience managing the full lifecycle of annual benefits enrollment including:
Communication strategy and employee engagement campaigns
Benefits technology platforms
Enrollment administration
Post-enrollment auditing and reconciliation
The consultant should also be capable of evaluating and improving annual enrollment processes where necessary.
Minimum Qualifications
Education
Bachelors degree in Business Human Resources Management or related discipline
Masters degree preferred
Experience
Minimum 10 years of experience managing benefits operations
Experience implementing and administering:
Qualified retirement plans
Health and welfare benefits
Wellness initiatives
Experience within large or multi-divisional organizations
Preferred Certifications
Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
Other relevant HR or benefits certifications are a plus.
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About Navitas Healthcare LLC: It is a 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Microsoft Office
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Business Management
- Benefits Administration
- Microsoft Excel
- Insurance Sales
- Customer relationship management
- Human Resources
