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This role serves as the primary authority on benefits strategy, plan design, and governance, ensuring programs are competitive, equitable, compliant, and financially sustainable.\nReporting to the Vice President, Total Rewards, the Director of Benefits partners closely with senior leadership, Finance, HR, and external partners to deliver data-driven benefits solutions that enhance employee experience, support health and well-being, and enable talent attraction and retention across a large, complex organization.\nKey Responsibilities\nBenefits Strategy & Enterprise Leadership\nDevelop, lead, and execute a forward-looking enterprise benefits strategy aligned with business objectives, talent priorities, and market best practices.\n\nServe as the enterprise authority on benefits strategy, providing clear guidance and recommendations to senior leaders on program design, competitiveness, and cost sustainability.\n\nEnsure benefits offerings support overall employee well-being.\n\nPlan Design & Program Ownership\nOwn benefit plan design decisions across all programs, including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, time-off and well-being programs.\n\nDetermine funding strategies, eligibility rules, employee contribution structures, and plan features, balancing employee experience, competitiveness, and affordability.\n\nLead the annual benefits planning and renewal cycle, including strategy development, vendor negotiations, cost modeling, leadership recommendations, and open enrollment execution.\n\nFinancial Stewardship & Risk Management\nLead self-insured benefits strategy, including claims performance oversight, stop-loss strategy, pharmacy cost management, and risk mitigation initiatives.\n\nPartner closely with Finance, FP&A, and actuarial partners to manage multi-year benefits cost forecasting, trend analysis, and funding recommendations.\n\nOversee the benefits budget with strong fiscal discipline, ensuring cost containment while maintaining competitive and sustainable programs.\n\nGovernance, Compliance & Fiduciary Oversight\nEstablish and maintain enterprise benefits governance and fiduciary frameworks, including ERISA compliance, audit readiness, vendor controls, and documentation standards.\n\nEnsure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations governing employee benefits.\n\nMonitor regulatory developments and proactively adjust policies and practices to mitigate risk and ensure ongoing compliance.\n\nVendor & Partner Management\nOwn strategic relationships with benefits vendors, brokers, consultants, and third-party administrators.\n\nDrive vendor performance management, contract negotiations, and service optimization to ensure high-quality delivery and strong financial outcomes.\n\nLeverage vendor partnerships to identify innovative solutions and emerging trends.\n\nEmployee Experience, Communication & Change Leadership\nOwn the enterprise benefits communication and education strategy, ensuring clear, engaging, and effective messaging across all employee populations.\n\nLead change management efforts related to benefits program enhancements, renewals, and system implementations.\n\nPromote a culture of health, well-being, and informed benefits decision-making across the organization.\n\nData, Metrics & Continuous Improvement\nDefine and monitor key benefits performance metrics, including cost trends, utilization, engagement, and program effectiveness.\n\nUse data and insights to drive continuous improvement and inform strategic decisions.\n\nBenchmark programs against industry standards and best practices to maintain competitive positioning.\n\nTechnology & Systems Ownership\nOwn benefits administration and partner with HR Systems on overall technology strategy and needs to support the program design and execution, including enrollment platforms, vendor integrations, and data integrity.\n\nDrive system optimization, automation, and enhancements to improve scalability, accuracy, and employee experience.\n\nMergers, Acquisitions & Business Integration\nProvide benefits leadership for mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and business integrations.\n\nSupport due diligence, program harmonization, employee transitions, and retention strategies related to benefits.\n\nLeadership & Team Development\nLead, develop, and mentor a high-performing benefits team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.\n\nProvide strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure consistent execution of benefits programs across the organization.\n\nReporting Structure\nReports To: Vice President, Total Rewards\nDirect Reports: A team of benefits professionals responsible for the administration, optimization, and strategic execution of employee benefits programs.\nTravel Requirements\nDomestic travel up to 30% to support vendor engagement, business alignment, and strategic initiatives.\n\nWorking Conditions\nThis role operates in a hybrid work environment, combining in-office and remote work. The position functions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting requiring adaptability, strong prioritization skills, and frequent collaboration with senior leaders and cross-functional partners.\nMinimum Qualifications\nEducation\nBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.\n\nAdvanced degree and/or professional certifications such as Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) or PHR/SPHR preferred.\n\nEquivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.\n\nExperience\nMinimum of 10 years of progressive experience in benefits management within a large, complex organization.\n\nDemonstrated expertise in enterprise benefits strategy, plan design, and governance.\n\nExperience managing self-insured benefit programs and complex vendor environments.\n\nSkills & Competencies\nStrong financial, analytical, and actuarial acumen with the ability to translate data into strategic insights.\n\nProven ability to influence senior leaders and serve as a trusted advisor on benefits strategy.\n\nDeep knowledge of benefits compliance, ERISA requirements, and regulatory best practices.\n\nExcellent communication, change leadership, and stakeholder management skills.\n\nAbility to manage multiple priorities and initiatives in a dynamic environment.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience supporting mergers, acquisitions, and large-scale integrations.\n\nStrong background in benefits technology implementation and optimization.\n\nExperience in a Fortune 50 or similarly large, multi-state or multinational organization.\n\nDemonstrated success leading benefits transformations and cost-containment initiatives.\n\nCommitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of regulatory, market, and workforce trends.\n\nNot the right job for you? Register your details at the 'Introduce Yourself' link (top right) and we'll be in touch!Job Location: SRS Distribution - McKinney7440 State Highway 121 McKinney, TX 75070-3104\nAs an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.\n\nIf you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to:  with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.\n\nAll employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.\nCompetitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. 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