Full-Time
Director of Benefits
Updated on 8/1/2026
Acuren
1,001-5,000 employees
Non-destructive testing, inspection, engineering services
No salary listed
Houston, TX, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid work environment with on-site meetings; travel may be required.
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- A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is required.
- At least 10 years of progressive benefits experience, including leadership roles, is required.
- UKG experience is required.
- Experience managing self-funded health plans in large organizations is required.
- Deep expertise in self-funded health plan design and administration is required.
- Strong understanding of federal and state benefits and leave regulations is required.
- Knowledge of benefits systems, HRIS platforms, and data analytics tools is required.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans is required.
- Advanced analytical and financial acumen, including claims analysis, forecasting, and budgeting, is required.
- Strong negotiation and vendor management capabilities are required.
- Project management and change management expertise are required.
- The ability to lead complex, large-scale benefits programs across diverse populations is required.
- The ability to balance cost control with employee experience is required.
- Strong decision-making skills in a fast-paced, evolving regulatory environment are required.
- The ability to influence senior leadership and drive organizational alignment is required.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive benefits strategy aligned with organizational goals, workforce needs, and market competitiveness.
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of health and welfare programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits.
- Evaluate emerging trends and innovations in benefits to enhance employee value proposition and cost management.
- Oversee administration and performance of the company's self-funded medical plan, including plan design, funding strategy, and risk management.
- Partner with actuaries, consultants, and vendors to analyze claims data, forecast costs, and implement cost-containment strategies.
- Ensure optimal performance of third-party administrators, pharmacy benefit managers, stop-loss carriers, and wellness providers.
- Direct day-to-day operations of all health and welfare programs.
- Ensure seamless delivery of benefits through effective vendor management and internal coordination.
- Drive employee engagement and education related to benefits offerings.
- Oversee all leave programs, including the Family and Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, state-specific leave laws, paid family leave, and company-sponsored leave policies.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, and related requirements.
- Maintain expertise in multi-state leave laws and ensure consistent application across jurisdictions.
- Lead benefits systems strategy, configuration, integration, and ongoing maintenance, including human resources information systems and benefits administration platforms.
- Ensure data integrity, reporting accuracy, and system optimization.
- Partner with human resources information systems and information technology teams on enhancements, implementations, and troubleshooting.
- Design and oversee employee recognition and wellness initiatives that support engagement and retention.
- Align recognition programs with the broader total rewards philosophy.
- Develop and manage multi-million-dollar benefits budgets.
- Lead request-for-proposal processes, contract negotiations, and vendor performance reviews.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
- Lead and develop a high-performing benefits team.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and executive leadership.
- Travel may be required as part of the role.
- A master's degree (MBA or related) is preferred.
- Experience in a publicly traded company environment is preferred.
- Professional certifications such as CEBS, CBP, or SHRM-CP/SCP are strongly preferred.
Acuren provides non-destructive testing (NDT), inspection, and engineering services for industries such as oil and gas, power generation, mining, and transportation. It uses traditional and advanced NDT methods, rope access for working at heights, and a materials engineering and testing laboratory to assess assets without causing damage. This mix allows clients to detect hidden defects, monitor asset health, and perform failure analysis to protect safety and reliability. Acuren differentiates itself by offering a broad suite of services—NDT, rope access, and engineering testing—driven by asset-protection goals and tailored to safety-critical environments. Its approach helps clients reduce repair and maintenance costs, extend asset life, and meet regulatory requirements. The overall goal is to help customers keep their operations safe, reliable, and profitable.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$250M
Headquarters
Tomball, Texas
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NV5 merger expands Acuren into geospatial, infrastructure, and compliance services.
- 3-drone flare stack workflows validate premium, tech-enabled inspection offerings.
- Recurring reliability engineering and failure-analysis work supports steadier revenue than one-off inspections.
What critics are saying
- NV5 merger closing faces legal scrutiny and possible delay from shareholder challenges.
- $250 million private placement dilutes equity and signals funding pressure ahead of integration.
- Industrial spending cuts at refineries and plants directly reduce inspection utilization and pricing.
What makes Acuren unique
- North America's largest NDT and inspection provider creates dense industrial site coverage.
- Integrated rope access, engineering, and lab testing bundle reduces client coordination friction.
- Training across welding, insulation, and electrical services enables broader maintenance execution.
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