Director of Benefits and Wellness

Director of Benefits and Wellness

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 Posting Details 

Posting Number  | S06751P
Position Title  | Director of Benefits and Wellness
Functional Title  |
Department  | Human Resources
Salary Range  | $140,000 - $145,000
Pay Basis  | Monthly
Position Status  | Regular full-time
Location  | Richardson
Position End Date (if temporary)  |
Posting Open Date  | 11/24/2025
Posting Close Date  |
Open Until Filled  | No
Desired Start Date  | 01/01/2026
Job Summary  | Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Director of Benefits leads UT Dallas’s comprehensive employee benefits portfolio—insurance, retirement, wellness, and leave administration—ensuring service excellence, operational accuracy, and compliance with UT System, state, and federal requirements.

The role serves as the primary liaison to the UT System Office of Employee Benefits (OEB) and partners closely with Payroll, Budget & Finance, and OIT to maintain data integrity and optimize processes in PeopleSoft HCM and related platforms. The Director advances a clear, equitable, and engaging employee experience through year‑round communications, open enrollment delivery, and proactive analytics.
Minimum Education and Experience  | Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related progressive experience.
Preferred Education and Experience  | Preferred Education and Experience Supervisory experience (2+ years) Higher education or public sector experience Collaboration with UT System OEBProficiency with BenefitFocus, My UT Benefits, and PeopleSoft HCMVendor management and compliance expertise Change management experience Advanced Excel/reporting skills Professional certifications (SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, CBP, CCP)

Other Qualifications  | To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 117.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities  | Program Management: Oversee all employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other voluntary benefits.
Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the benefits team, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment. Provide guidance and training to ensure team members are knowledgeable and effective in their roles.
Ensure Compliance: Stay current with federal, state, and local benefits regulations and ensure that all programs comply with legal requirements.
Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with benefits vendors, including monitoring performance and high-quality service delivery. Provide feedback to UT System Office of Employee Benefits Leadership Team for any performance issues, if any.
Employee Communication and Education: Develop and execute communication strategies to inform employees about benefit programs, changes, and enhancements. Conduct benefit orientations and provide ongoing education to employees.
Employee Support: Serve as a point of contact for complex employee inquiries and issues related to benefits. Provide exceptional customer service and resolve complex benefit-related matters.
Technology Implementation & System Integration: Collaborate with the HRIS department and Office of Information Technology to ensure that benefits technology integrates with other systems appropriately. Identifies necessary changes required by law and opportunities for automation to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention and errors.
Wellness Programs: Develop and promote wellness initiatives to enhance employee health and well-being of UTD employees.
Wellness Budget Management: Manage the wellness budget, including forecasting and monitoring expenditures to ensure financial sustainability.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions  | Physical Demands and Working Conditions Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment with frequent sitting, keyboarding, and communication. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be required; ability to lift or move up to 10 pounds. Requires visual acuity for close and distance work and standard color vision. Noise level is typically moderate. Position involves periodic travel across campus to schools and departments for meetings and events.

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Working Conditions  |
Additional Information  | Preference may be given to internal candidates.

What we have to Offer:
UT Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer an employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package including:

Competitive Salary Tuition Benefits Medical insurance – including 100% paid employee medical coverage for full-time employees Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Long and short-term disability Retirement Plan Options Paid time off Paid Holidays

About UT Dallas
The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to graduating well-rounded members of the global community whose education has prepared them for rewarding lives and productive careers in a constantly changing world. UT Dallas is a place where members of the community are welcomed, treated fairly, and encouraged to their pursuit of excellence.

Special Instructions Summary  |
Important Message  | 1) All employees serve as a representative of the University and are expected to display respect, civility, professional courtesy, consideration of others and discretion in all interactions with members of the UT Dallas community and the general public.

2) The University of Texas at Dallas is committed to providing an educational, living, and working environment that is welcoming, respectful, and inclusive of all members of the university community. UT Dallas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its services, programs, activities, employment, and education, including in admission and enrollment. The University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. To request reasonable accommodation in the employment application and interview process, contact the ADA Coordinator. For inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies, contact the Title IX Coordinator.

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Applicant Documents

Human Resources, 
 800 West Campbell Road, AD3.418 
 Richardson, 
 TX 75080-3021

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