The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Employee Benefits at Cook Children's is a senior leader within Human Resources and has shared accountability for the success of the Department.  In this AVP role, you will be charged with establishing and overseeing the operations of the Benefits Team, developing, managing and leading all aspects of the employee benefit programs development and delivery including, but not limited to, the design and maintenance of health insurance, retirement, wellness plans, life and disability insurance, and other voluntary benefits. You will manage the department budget and the budget for benefits programs; and ensures compliance with applicable federal and state compliance regulations.

As our AVP of Benefits, you will be a subject matter expert who serves as an internal consultant to executives, leaders and employees regarding benefit policies and procedures and leads initiatives to educate and engage employees about their benefits, fostering a culture of wellness and security. You will oversee the work of the Benefits Team, and you will be expected to enhance team engagement by providing the resources, support and tools to promote efficiency, innovation and teamwork.

You will routinely interact and collaborate with senior executives and leaders to gain consensus regarding long-term health and welfare strategy; advise and provide thought partnership to the CEO and Chief Administrative Officer for carrying out work toward the delivery of Cook Children’s mission, strategy, and organizational goals.  You will cultivate, and maintain, strong working relationships with senior leadership to develop solid partnerships to identify and resolve issues effectively and proactively. 

You will report to the VP of Human Resources, who is looking for a seasoned professional who uses judgement and discretion to accomplish goals.

• 10+ years in Benefit roles with progressive responsibility

• 5+ years in a leadership role and/or bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance, economics, or a related field