Senior Director of Benefits and Compensation - Houston, TX

Job Title: Senior Director of Benefits and Compensation
Location: Houston, TX
Reports To: Chief People Officer

Job Summary:

The Senior Director of Benefits and Compensation is a strategic leadership role responsible for designing, implementing, and administering all aspects of the organization's total rewards programs-including compensation, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and executive compensation. This individual will lead efforts to attract, motivate, and retain top talent by developing competitive, compliant, and cost-effective compensation and benefits strategies. A critical component of this role includes managing a large-scale, self-insured medical plan, ensuring fiscal responsibility, operational efficiency, and outstanding employee experience.

This role also plays a key role in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) activity-supporting due diligence, benefits and compensation integration, and change management strategies to ensure seamless transitions and alignment with corporate objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Benefits Strategy & Administration

• Direct all aspects of the organization's health and welfare benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, voluntary benefits, EAP, and wellness.
• Lead the design, implementation, and ongoing management of a multi-state, large-scale self-insured medical plan, including vendor negotiations, claims analytics, cost containment strategies, and compliance.
• Partner with benefit broker to evaluate plan design, conduct annual renewals, and assess market competitiveness and employee satisfaction.
• Monitor key metrics such as claims experience, high-cost claimants, and pharmacy spend; lead initiatives to control costs and optimize plan performance.
• Oversee the development and execution of open enrollment, employee communications, and benefits education.
• Develop and manage a data-driven Wellness Program that supports employee wellbeing and reduces long-term health care costs.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant benefits-related regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, etc.) and manage plan audits as needed.

Compensation Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute a comprehensive compensation philosophy aligned with the organization's mission and business objectives.
• Oversee the administration of base pay, commissions, variable pay, merit increases, and bonus programs.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of job architecture, salary grades, and market-based pay structures.
• Advise executive leadership on compensation decisions supported by internal and external market data.
• Coordinate with leadership and finance to facilitate annual goal setting and merit processes.
• Participate in executive compensation and deferred compensation planning and compliance.
• Stay abreast of federal, state, and local compensation laws and best practices to ensure competitive and compliant pay programs.

Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Serve as a key contributor in M&A due diligence related to compensation, benefits, and total rewards integration.
• Assess and align benefits and compensation programs across acquired entities with corporate standards.
• Lead integration planning and execution for benefits and compensation programs, ensuring smooth transitions for acquired employees.
• Identify risks, opportunities, and compliance issues during acquisition-related activities and propose practical solutions.

Retirement Plans & Compliance

• Oversee the administration, compliance, and strategic planning of the organization's 401(k) and Executive Deferred Compensation plans.
• Manage plan governance, vendor relationships, and internal education efforts to promote retirement readiness.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build and lead a high-performing team responsible for day-to-day administration of compensation and benefits programs.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and other departments to ensure cohesive and strategic execution of total rewards initiatives.
• Lead and manage vendor relationships to ensure optimal service delivery, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with company goals.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, self-insured medical plans.
• Direct experience supporting M&A activities, including due diligence, integration, and harmonization of total rewards programs.
• Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits compliance, laws, and regulations.
• Exceptional analytical, financial modeling, and vendor negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated success developing and communicating total rewards strategies.
• Experience managing retirement and executive compensation plans.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities.
• CEBS, CCP, or SPHR preferred.

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RelaDyne, and its affiliates, is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or identity, genetic information, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with disability, or any other protected class status.

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