Director of Human Resources Benefits and Leaves
$110.73k - $157.24k Region:
Develop and design benefit and wellness programs in alignment with District policies
Collaborate with District leaders to ensure integration and execution of the District benefits and wellness platform
Develop and manage timelines/calendars and the delivery of benefit milestones
Develop and recommend the annual benefit and wellness budget in collaboration with the Business & Finance department
Strategize regarding benefit plan design adequacy and plan improvements and report monthly regarding any outliers or movement in claims expenditures and member utilization
Stay up-to-date on carrier services, products, websites, and capabilities
Suggest educational opportunities for staff based on claims utilization and trends
Ensure the integration of benefits and wellness information into New Employee Orientation Benefits, Wellness, Vendor, and Event Administration Plan and oversee wellness and benefit events at various campuses/locations
Coordinate and manage the renewal/marketing/RFP process and activities, as well as contract reviews and finalization
Oversee and build relationships with third-party benefit and wellness providers, auditors and brokers
Create and oversee the delivery of reports, carrier/TPA/vendor recommendations and relationship management
Oversee, coordinate, and deliver benefits and wellness presentations
Manage/coordinate benefit plan implementations
Manage/coordinate/deliver enrollment meetings and activities
Oversee the development and preparation of communication booklets in accordance with FBISD guidelines and the benefit timeline Compliance, Leave Administration, and ADA Accommodations Ensure compliance of all benefit and wellness plans and programs with governmental regulatory agencies
Provide strategic oversight for the District’s leave administration, absence management, and ADA accommodation processes, ensuring consistent, timely, confidential, and compliant service delivery
Oversee administration and coordination of all assigned employee leave programs, including assault leave, FMLA, TDL, UPL, catastrophic leave, sick leave bank, voluntary transfer of days, and other applicable leave programs
Ensure leave and absence management processes are administered in alignment with District policy, applicable laws, administrative procedures, and established timelines
Oversee ADA accommodation processes, including coordination of the interactive process, documentation, communication with employees and supervisors, and appropriate follow-up
Deliver Health Reform and Compliance materials to employees
Keep abreast of self-funding analytics Employee Support, Communication, and Cross-Functional Coordination Ensure and maintain overall employee satisfaction and oversee the management of customer service delivery
Research and answer escalated employee inquiries regarding benefits and deliver benefit-related communication to assigned campuses in a timely manner
Develop, maintain, and communicate procedures, guidance documents, training materials, and employee-facing resources related to benefits, wellness, leave administration, absence management, and ADA accommodations
Provide guidance and support to HR staff, supervisors, and District leaders regarding employee leave, absence management, ADA accommodations, benefits, and wellness-related matters
Manage escalated service issues involving benefits, leave administration, absence management, and ADA accommodations with confidentiality, diplomacy, sensitivity, accuracy, and tact
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration among Human Resources, Payroll, campus leaders, supervisors, vendors, third-party administrators, and other departments to support accurate leave, absence, ADA, benefits, and wellness administration
Act as an advocate to negotiate and resolve issues involving employees Analysis, Reporting, and Staff Leadership Monitor and analyze monthly claims utilization through the self-funded medical plan via medical carrier and consultant reports
Monitor and analyze leave, absence, ADA, benefits, and wellness data to identify trends, compliance risks, service gaps, employee support needs, and opportunities for operational improvement
Oversee the work of staff responsible for benefits, wellness, leave administration, absence management, and ADA-related operations
Interview, select, and supervise benefits and wellness staff Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises professional, technical, and administrative staff responsible for employee benefits, wellness, leave administration, absence management, and ADA accommodation processes. Provides leadership, coaching, performance management, and operational oversight for approximately nine (9) direct reports and six (6) indirect reports. Responsible for staffing, employee development, goal setting, workload management, performance evaluations, and ensuring effective service delivery aligned with District goals and compliance requirements. Qualifications:
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School District/Employer:
District Category/Employer:Central Office,
Position:Director,
Assignment Level: Area
- Human Resources
Director of Human Resources Benefits and Leaves
School:
Campus Description:
Date Posted:7/27/2026
Deadline:2026-08-10
Openings:1
Commitment:Full Time
Description/Notes:Job Overview
The Director of HR Benefits and Leaves provides strategic leadership and oversight for the District's employee benefits, wellness, leave administration, absence management, and ADA accommodation processes. This position is responsible for ensuring the effective administration, compliance, communication, and continuous improvement of employee benefits and wellness programs, as well as all assigned employee leave programs, including assault leave, FMLA, TDL, UPL, catastrophic leave, sick leave bank, and voluntary transfer of days. The Director monitors claims, utilization, leave, absence, and accommodation-related data to identify trends, compliance considerations, service needs, and opportunities for process improvement. This position works collaboratively with District leaders, HR staff, employees, supervisors, vendors, third-party administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, confidential, and employee-centered service delivery. Position Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Benefits & Wellness Strategy, Planning, and Program Development Work with medical plan administrator to promote wellness events and screeningsDevelop and design benefit and wellness programs in alignment with District policies
Collaborate with District leaders to ensure integration and execution of the District benefits and wellness platform
Develop and manage timelines/calendars and the delivery of benefit milestones
Develop and recommend the annual benefit and wellness budget in collaboration with the Business & Finance department
Strategize regarding benefit plan design adequacy and plan improvements and report monthly regarding any outliers or movement in claims expenditures and member utilization
Stay up-to-date on carrier services, products, websites, and capabilities
Suggest educational opportunities for staff based on claims utilization and trends
Ensure the integration of benefits and wellness information into New Employee Orientation Benefits, Wellness, Vendor, and Event Administration Plan and oversee wellness and benefit events at various campuses/locations
Coordinate and manage the renewal/marketing/RFP process and activities, as well as contract reviews and finalization
Oversee and build relationships with third-party benefit and wellness providers, auditors and brokers
Create and oversee the delivery of reports, carrier/TPA/vendor recommendations and relationship management
Oversee, coordinate, and deliver benefits and wellness presentations
Manage/coordinate benefit plan implementations
Manage/coordinate/deliver enrollment meetings and activities
Oversee the development and preparation of communication booklets in accordance with FBISD guidelines and the benefit timeline Compliance, Leave Administration, and ADA Accommodations Ensure compliance of all benefit and wellness plans and programs with governmental regulatory agencies
Provide strategic oversight for the District’s leave administration, absence management, and ADA accommodation processes, ensuring consistent, timely, confidential, and compliant service delivery
Oversee administration and coordination of all assigned employee leave programs, including assault leave, FMLA, TDL, UPL, catastrophic leave, sick leave bank, voluntary transfer of days, and other applicable leave programs
Ensure leave and absence management processes are administered in alignment with District policy, applicable laws, administrative procedures, and established timelines
Oversee ADA accommodation processes, including coordination of the interactive process, documentation, communication with employees and supervisors, and appropriate follow-up
Deliver Health Reform and Compliance materials to employees
Keep abreast of self-funding analytics Employee Support, Communication, and Cross-Functional Coordination Ensure and maintain overall employee satisfaction and oversee the management of customer service delivery
Research and answer escalated employee inquiries regarding benefits and deliver benefit-related communication to assigned campuses in a timely manner
Develop, maintain, and communicate procedures, guidance documents, training materials, and employee-facing resources related to benefits, wellness, leave administration, absence management, and ADA accommodations
Provide guidance and support to HR staff, supervisors, and District leaders regarding employee leave, absence management, ADA accommodations, benefits, and wellness-related matters
Manage escalated service issues involving benefits, leave administration, absence management, and ADA accommodations with confidentiality, diplomacy, sensitivity, accuracy, and tact
Coordinate cross-functional collaboration among Human Resources, Payroll, campus leaders, supervisors, vendors, third-party administrators, and other departments to support accurate leave, absence, ADA, benefits, and wellness administration
Act as an advocate to negotiate and resolve issues involving employees Analysis, Reporting, and Staff Leadership Monitor and analyze monthly claims utilization through the self-funded medical plan via medical carrier and consultant reports
Monitor and analyze leave, absence, ADA, benefits, and wellness data to identify trends, compliance risks, service gaps, employee support needs, and opportunities for operational improvement
Oversee the work of staff responsible for benefits, wellness, leave administration, absence management, and ADA-related operations
Interview, select, and supervise benefits and wellness staff Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises professional, technical, and administrative staff responsible for employee benefits, wellness, leave administration, absence management, and ADA accommodation processes. Provides leadership, coaching, performance management, and operational oversight for approximately nine (9) direct reports and six (6) indirect reports. Responsible for staffing, employee development, goal setting, workload management, performance evaluations, and ensuring effective service delivery aligned with District goals and compliance requirements. Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree preferred
Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, employee benefits, leave administration, absence management, ADA accommodations, District leadership, campus leadership, or a closely related field.
Operational knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher, and current Internet technologies
High-level knowledge of health plans, benefits products, services, market dynamics, carriers/TPAs/vendors
High-level knowledge of claims trends and opportunities
Demonstrated knowledge of basic underwriting fundamentals
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Ability to work independently with a high degree of initiative and self-motivation
Proven track record of success in executive-level relationship building, renewals, financial reporting and analysis, presentations, and revenue management
Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to work with vendors and co-workers effectively through confidentiality, diplomacy, sensitivity, and tactfulness
Good problem-solving and organization skills; very detailed-oriented
Excellent customer relations skills
Demonstrated knowledge of employee leave administration, absence management, ADA accommodation processes, and benefits-related compliance requirements
Knowledge of FMLA, ADA, assault leave, TDL, UPL, catastrophic leave, sick leave bank, voluntary transfer of days, and related District leave processes
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to benefits, wellness, leave administration, absence management, and ADA accommodations
Ability to manage confidential employee information and sensitive matters with sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and professionalism
Ability to analyze benefits, claims, leave, absence, and accommodation-related data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for process improvement
Ability to communicate complex benefits, leave, absence management, and ADA information clearly to employees, supervisors, campus leaders, vendors, and District leadership
$110,730 - $157,236
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