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American Heart Association Human Resource Benefits Director

Location: Dallas, Texas

Overview

Since our founding in 1924, we've cut cardiovascular disease deaths in half, but there is still so much more to do. To overcome today's biggest health challenges and accelerate this progress, we need passionate individuals like you. Join our movement, be part of the progress, and help ensure a healthier future for all. You matter, and so does the impact you can make with us.

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.

Responsibilities

1. Lead the Association's Benefits programs that align with the Association's strategy, mission, and workforce trends.
2. Develop, implement, communicate, and administer the Association's benefits programs and policies, including health and welfare, retirement, disability, etc.
3. Identify, analyze, and recommend improvements or changes to benefit programs based on market trends, company strategy, attraction and retention of top talent, cost-effectiveness, and changes in regulations.
4. Act as benefits subject matter expert and key point of contact for complex or escalated benefits questions.
5. Develop and document benefit programs and information for the Shared Services response center.
6. Build and implement communication/education programs to improve employees and managers' knowledge, appreciation, and effective use of benefits.
7. Manage vendor relationships with benefits consultants, insurance carriers, and plan administrators.
8. Prepare information to maintain compliance for health and welfare and retirement plans, including 5500s, SPDs, and other filings.
9. Maintain benefit programs and ensure adherence to federal, state, or local laws and regulations.

Qualifications

1. A bachelor's degree in human resources or equivalent work experience.
2. Minimum Three (3) years' experience developing and delivering comprehensive health and welfare, leave, retirement, and related benefit programs.
3. Minimum Three (3) years' experience leading and mentoring benefits staff.
4. Experience, comprehensive knowledge and skills in HRIS systems such as Workday.
5. Ability to work and communicate with all levels of the organization's leadership with a strong collaborative approach.
6. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
7. Strong change management and project management skills.
8. High attention to detail, customer service oriented, and deadline-driven.
9. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
10. Proficient with analytics applications such as Google Docs.
11. Demonstrable ability to study, analyze, and understand business problems, and generate solutions.

Preferred Experiences:

1. Experience in a non-profit environment.
2. Proficient in Workday HRIS and related systems.
3. HR certification such as PHR, SPHR, CBP or CEBS.

Compensation and Benefits

The American Heart Association invests in its people. Here are the main components of our total rewards package:

1. Compensation: Our goal is to ensure you have a competitive base salary.
2. Performance and Recognition: You are rewarded for achieving success by merit increases and incentive programs.
3. Benefits: We offer a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
4. Professional Development: Join one of our many Employee Resource Groups (ERG) or be a mentor/mentee in our professional mentoring program.
5. Work-Life Harmonization: The Association offers Paid Time Off (PTO) at a minimum of 16 days per year for new employees.
6. Tuition Assistance: We support the career development of all employees.

The American Heart Association's 2028 Goal: Building on over 100 years of trusted leadership in cardiovascular and brain health, by 2028 the AHA will drive breakthroughs and implement proven solutions in science, policy, and care for healthier people and communities.

At American Heart Association | American Stroke Association, our mission is to be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives.

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Posted Date: 3 days ago (3/7/2025 12:39 PM)