Director, Talent Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Overview

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The American Heart Association has an excellent opportunity for a Benefits Director based in Dallas, TX, at our National Center office.

This position will work in a hybrid setting (in the office 1-2 days a week and as needed) in our Dallas office.

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We are seeking a forward-thinking, strategic Benefits Leader to develop and execute a comprehensive benefits strategy that aligns with our business goals and supports the evolving needs of our workforce. This role will oversee all aspects of benefits administration, including health and welfare plans, retirement programs, leave policies, and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in benefits design, vendor management, employee engagement, and team leadership. This is a highly collaborative role that partners with HR, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure a best-in-class benefits experience for our employees.

• Design and implement a long-term, data-driven benefits strategy aligned with company values and business objectives.
• Conduct benchmarking analysis and market research to ensure benefits offerings remain competitive and attractive.
• Drive annual benefits renewal, vendor negotiations, and plan design improvements.
• Analyze benefits utilization, cost trends, and employee satisfaction data to guide decision-making.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with company policies and workforce needs.

• Evaluate, select, and manage benefits vendors and brokers, ensuring service quality and cost-efficiency.
• Lead regular business reviews with vendors to ensure alignment with service-level expectations.

• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local benefits laws (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA).
• Proactively monitor regulatory changes and implement timely program updates as needed.
• Maintain accurate records, reporting, and disclosures in accordance with compliance standards.

• Lead the annual open enrollment process, including planning, communications, and execution.
• Develop employee education initiatives to improve understanding and engagement with benefits programs.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalation point for complex benefits inquiries or concerns.

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of benefits professionals.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development within the team.
• Delegate operational tasks while maintaining strategic oversight of all benefits initiatives.

We are looking for your expertise in the following areas.

• A bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum Three (3) years of experience developing and delivering comprehensive health and welfare, leave, retirement, and related benefit programs.
• Minimum Three (3) years of experience in supervisory, leading, and mentoring benefits staff.
• Experience, comprehensive knowledge, and skills in HRIS systems such as Workday.
• Ability…