**Job Description:** **This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.** The AVP of Health Operations serves as the strategic operational leader for our Benefits Healthcare team, overseeing the performance, financial stewardship, and compliance of over 60 health and wellbeing vendors. This role acts as the critical link between benefits strategy and execution, ensuring seamless healthcare delivery and a world-class experience for our employees and their families. Successful candidates will drive vendor accountability and mitigate operational risk while leading the implementation of innovative wellbeing initiatives across the enterprise. **Overall Purpose:** Responsible for overseeing comprehensive employee benefits programs that align with business objectives. **Key Roles and Responsibilities:** • **_Benefits Plan Design and Development:_** Spearheading the creation and proposal of benefits packages, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other perks. Ensuring these offerings are competitive and cost-effective to attract and retain top talent. • **_Team Leadership and Development:_** Leading a team of benefit professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and development opportunities. • **_Compliance and Regulation Leadership:_** Overseeing and ensuring that all benefits programs are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, such as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). Implementing policies to maintain regulatory standards and mitigate risks. • **_Financial Oversight and Budgeting:_** Conducting thorough financial analyses of benefits plans, including cost projections and budgeting. Developing strategies to optimize benefits costs while maintaining high-quality offerings. • **_Vendor Management and Negotiation:_** Leading the evaluation and selection of benefits providers. Negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships to secure the best value and service for the organization. **Job Contribution:** Develops the organization’s philosophy, departmental strategies and defines long-term goals and alignment with overall business objectives. Typically leads large teams, directly supervising supervisors as well as senior staff within the organization. Plays a significant part in cross-functional initiatives across AT&T. Responsible for influencing decisions regarding the hiring, firing, disciplinary action, promotional activity, and pay decisions for subordinates. **Education/Experience** : Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 10+ years of related experience. **Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:** + Medical/Dental/Vision coverage  + 401(k) plan  + Tuition reimbursement program  + Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)  + Paid Parental Leave  + Paid Caregiver Leave  + Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected  + Adoption Reimbursement  + Disability Benefits (short term and long term)  + Life and Accidental Death Insurance  + Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal  + Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)  + Extensive employee wellness programs  + Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, + AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone Call to action If you’re ready to make an impact on our business and your career, bring your bold ideas to a world of possibility. Apply today! Ready to join our team? Apply today! **Weekly Hours:** 40 **Time Type:** Regular **Location:** Dallas, Texas **Salary Range:** $210,600.00 - $316,000.00 It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made. AT&T will consider for employment qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and local laws We expect employees to be honest, trustworthy, and operate with integrity. Discrimination and all unlawful harassment (including sexual harassment) in employment is not tolerated. We encourage success based on our individual merits and abilities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or employment status