Director of Benefits - Healthcare - DBJSOK
NavitasPartners
Norman, OK, USA
3 days ago
Full-time Onsite
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Job Title: Director of Benefits – Healthcare

Location: Remote (OK)

Duration: Contract (13+ Weeks, with possible extension)

Schedule: Monday – Friday, Day Shift


Job Summary

The Director of Benefits will provide senior-level leadership across the full spectrum of employee benefits programs. This role requires both strategic oversight and hands-on operational execution, supporting executive leadership while managing ongoing benefits initiatives, vendor relationships, and compliance in a complex organizational environment.


Key ResponsibilitiesBenefits Strategy & Leadership
  • Lead the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive benefits programs.
  • Align health, welfare, and financial benefits into a cohesive total rewards strategy.
  • Partner with executive leadership to drive strategic decision-making related to benefits structure and cost optimization.
Health & Welfare Programs
  • Oversee medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Manage vendor relationships and ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Evaluate and optimize health plan performance and employee experience.
Financial Benefits
  • Administer retirement programs such as 401(k) and pension plans.
  • Oversee financial wellness initiatives and deferred compensation programs.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and reporting requirements.
Annual Enrollment Management
  • Lead end-to-end annual enrollment processes including:
    • Communication strategy and employee engagement
    • Benefits platform coordination
    • Enrollment execution and administration
    • Post-enrollment auditing and reconciliation
  • Identify and implement improvements to enrollment processes.
RFP & Vendor Management
  • Lead complex Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, including:
    • Vendor selection strategy
    • Evaluation frameworks
    • Stakeholder alignment
    • Contract negotiation and implementation
  • Maintain strong relationships with external vendors and partners.
Stakeholder Engagement
  • Present benefits strategies and updates to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
  • Represent the benefits function in cross-functional leadership forums.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to internal teams as needed.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field
  • Minimum 10+ years of experience managing comprehensive benefits programs
  • Proven experience in both health & welfare and financial benefits administration
  • Strong leadership experience in complex or multi-entity organizations
  • Demonstrated expertise in:
    • Annual enrollment lifecycle management
    • Benefits compliance and governance
    • Vendor and RFP management

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in a related field
  • Professional certifications such as:
    • Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
    • Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
  • Experience in healthcare systems or large, complex organizations

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