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 organization’s 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources Management, or related discipline

• Master’s 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.

For more details reach at mdeshpande@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 518-831-7179.

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.