The Director of Benefits provides strategic leadership, design, and oversight of the organization’s global health, welfare, and leave programs. This role is responsible for managing a complex self-funded medical plan, ensuring regulatory compliance, optimizing employee experience, and aligning benefits strategy with business objectives. The Director will lead innovation in total rewards programs, drive cost-effective solutions, and oversee systems, vendors, and internal processes to support a large, diverse workforce.

Strategic Leadership & Program Design

• Develop and execute a comprehensive benefits strategy aligned with organizational goals, workforce needs, and market competitiveness.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Evaluate emerging trends and innovations in benefits to enhance employee value proposition and cost management.

Self-Funded Health Plan Management

• Oversee administration and performance of the company’s self-funded medical plan, including plan design, funding strategy, and risk management.
• Partner with actuaries, consultants, and vendors to analyze claims data, forecast costs, and implement cost-containment strategies.
• Ensure optimal vendor performance (TPAs, PBMs, stop-loss carriers, wellness providers).

Health & Welfare Benefits Administration

• Direct day-to-day operations of all health and welfare programs.
• Ensure seamless delivery of benefits through effective vendor management and internal coordination.
• Drive employee engagement and education related to benefits offerings.

Leave of Absence & Compliance

• Oversee all leave programs including FMLA, ADA, state-specific leave laws, paid family leave, and company-sponsored leave policies.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, and related requirements.
• Maintain expertise in multi-state leave laws and ensure consistent application across jurisdictions.

Systems & Technology Oversight

• Lead benefits systems strategy, configuration, integration, and ongoing maintenance (e.g., HRIS, benefits administration platforms).
• Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and system optimization.
• Partner with HRIS and IT teams on enhancements, implementations, and troubleshooting.

Rewards & Recognition Programs

• Design and oversee employee recognition and wellness initiatives that support engagement and retention.
• Align recognition programs with broader total rewards philosophy.

Financial & Vendor Management

• Develop and manage multi-million-dollar benefits budgets.
• Lead RFP processes, contract negotiations, and vendor performance reviews.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and develop a high-performing benefits team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and service excellence.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership.

Other work duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

Knowledge

• Deep expertise in self-funded health plan design and administration.
• Strong understanding of federal and state benefits and leave regulations.
• Knowledge of benefits systems, HRIS platforms, and data analytics tools.
• Familiarity with public company governance and reporting considerations.

Skills

• Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
• Advanced analytical and financial acumen (claims analysis, forecasting, budgeting).
• Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, including executive-level presentation.
• Project management and change management expertise.

Abilities

• Ability to lead complex, large-scale benefits programs across diverse populations.
• Capability to balance cost control with employee experience.
• Strong decision-making skills in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment.
• Ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational alignment.

 EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field required.
• Master’s degree (MBA or related) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive benefits experience, including leadership roles.
• UKG experience required.
• Experience managing self-funded health plans in large organizations.
• Experience in a publicly traded company environment preferred.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP/SCP) strongly preferred.

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

• Based in Galleria Houston Office.
• Fast-paced, collaborative corporate environment with cross-functional interaction.
• Travel may be required 25%

 PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS & DEMANDS:

• Primarily a sedentary role involving extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and virtual platforms.
• Occasional travel may be required (5–10%).
• Ability to attend on-site meetings in a hybrid work environment.

At TIC Solutions, we do work that matters. As a leading provider of critical asset integrity and engineering solutions, we help keep essential industries operating safely, reliably, and efficiently across North America and beyond. From infrastructure and energy to industrials and renewables, our work supports the communities where we live and work every day.

With more than 11,000 employees across 200+ locations, TIC Solutions combines global scale with local expertise, creating opportunities for employees to build meaningful careers while making a real impact. Our teams are driven by safety, innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, and we are committed to investing in our people through growth opportunities, hands-on experience, and a strong culture of support and accountability.

Whether you are in the field, in operations, or supporting the business behind the scenes, you will be part of a team focused on solving complex challenges and delivering high-quality solutions for our customers.

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