Responsibilities Benefits Strategy & Program Leadership • Provide 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 Programs • Provide 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. Compliance & Governance • Ensure 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 Leadership • Lead, 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. Knowledge & Skills • Comprehensive knowledge of employee benefits programs, including health & welfare and retirement plans. • Strong understanding of the regulatory and legislative environment affecting HR and Benefits. • Demonstrated strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a complex environment. • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. • Experience partnering with and managing external vendors. • Knowledge of hospital operations is helpful. QUALIFICATIONS: Required Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or another related field • 8 years of Human Resources experience, including at least 5 years of significant experience in benefits, retirement, health & welfare, total rewards, or another relevant area • 5 years of management/leadership experience Preferred Experience • Executive benefits experience