Assistant Director, Benefits & Health Advocacy
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Applications are open.
About the Role
The City of Fort Worth is conducting an executive search for an experienced Assistant Director, Benefits & Health Advocacy, to help plan, direct, manage, and oversee a strategic portfolio that includes Benefits, Wellness & Condition Management, Employee Safety & Health, and liaison support for the City’s Employee Health Centers.
Executive Opportunity
Benefits, Health & Retirement Lead health, retirement, and benefits programs while supporting effective plan administration and employee benefit strategy.
Wellness, Safety & Health Advocacy Support wellness and condition management, employee safety and health, and workforce well-being across the organization.
Strategic Program Leadership Advance strategic goals, service levels, operational improvements, and citywide initiatives aligned with the City’s workforce needs.
About Fort Worth
Fort Worth is one of the nation’s fastest-growing large cities and a place where Texas heritage, economic momentum, and civic pride come together. From vibrant cultural districts and iconic neighborhoods to a thriving business environment and major regional assets, Fort Worth offers an exceptional quality of life and a strong sense of community.
- 11th Largest City in the United States
- 4th Largest City in Texas
- Over 1 Million Residents
- Fast-Growing Major U.S. City
City Leadership
Vision: "Fort Worth will be the most livable and best-managed city in the country." Mission: "Working together to build a strong community." Values:
- Exceptional Customer Experience
- Accountability
- Ethical Behavior
- Diversity
- Mutual Respect
- Continuous Improvement
Department Overview
The Human Resources Department supports the City’s workforce through services that attract, retain, develop, protect, and support talent across the organization.
- Benefits, Health & Retirement
- Wellness & Condition Management
- Employee Safety & Health
- Employee Health Centers
Challenges & Opportunities
Alignment:
- Formation of a cohesive, cross-functional team
- Elimination of redundancies
- Reinforcement of new service-delivery model
Process Improvement:
- Establishment of current vs. future process development
- Consistent application and training
- Focus on best practices
- Continuous evaluation of agreed targets and service levels
Strategy:
- Implementation of a multi-year strategic plan focused on plan and program alignment
- Cost-effective and comprehensive funding models
- Partner alignment to drive improved outcomes
- Development and implementation of strategic goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned service areas
Modeling:
- Value proposition for centralized vs. decentralized resources
- Shift from health advocacy as a transactional vs. strategic partner
- Responsive leadership that aligns assigned activities with operational needs
Ideal Candidate
A leadership profile grounded in trust, strategy, sound judgment, and people-centered execution.
- Broad knowledge of benefits, risk management, human resources administration, and benefit program and plan design.
- Strategic leader with the ability to plan and execute while measuring success and adapting to shifting priorities.
- Clear and concise communicator with resilience, emotional intelligence, and executive presence.
- Bridgebuilder with a relationship-first and service-first approach.
- Change management leader across large, multi-focused organizations.
- Multi-location experience with a large employer is a plus.
- Broad industry experience is a plus.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources management, industrial relations, public administration, risk management, or a related field.
Required Experience: Six years of increasingly responsible human resources experience, including five years of administrative and supervisory responsibility.
Required Certifications:
- Certification in human resources management, such as PHR or SHRM-CP.
- Certification in benefits and/or risk management.
Preferred:
- Master’s degree in human resources management, industrial relations, public administration, risk management, or a related field.
- Senior certification in human resources management, such as SPHR or SHRM-SCP.
- Certification in benefits, such as CGBA or similar, and/or risk management, such as CRMP.
- Experience in a multi-location, multi-industry organization with a self-insured funding model.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $142,761 – $162,717
Benefits:
- 9 paid holidays per year
- 2 personal holidays per year
- 15–23 days of accrued vacation, depending on years of service
- Paid Parental Leave
- 10 days of accrued sick leave
- Compensatory time for weekly hours worked in excess of 40
- Longevity Pay
- City-issued cell phone
- Pension through City of Fort Worth Employees Retirement Fund
- Optional 457(b) plan
- Comprehensive health and wellness options
- Access to employer-sponsored health clinics
- Tuition reimbursement and ongoing training support
Position Profile
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- Strict Discretion: All candidate inquiries and documents are treated with senior-level confidentiality.
- Partner Led: Searches are directed by seasoned HR and talent executives, not automated screening filters.
- Targeted Alignment: We evaluate career trajectory and cultural synchronization with City of Fort Worth, Texas.