Senior Benefits Administrator

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Job Summary:

The Senior Benefits Administrator will be a part of People Operations North American’s Total Rewards team. This role will be responsible for administrative functions in support of Bechtel’s benefit programs, such as health, life, and optional benefit programs, ensuring consistency with plan documents and provisions. Execute project-based work throughout the calendar year, including Open Enrollment and various internal audits. Other duties may include managing U.S. leave management activities in coordination with vendor and internal workflow.

If you are a self-motivator, great organizer with focus on detail and data integrity, and love interacting with internal and external customers, apply now!

This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and may require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership.  #LI-KL1

Major Responsibilities:

• Advise employees on U.S. leave management program for FMLA, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Medical, Military, and other leaves in compliance with federal and local laws.
• Monitoring eligibility, enrollment into U.S. and International Assignee benefit plans.
• Resolution of complex employee issues.
• Coordinate system changes with SAP change management team.
• Liaison with other HR functions, payroll, vendors/third-party administrators, and service team.
• Assist with review and update of benefit materials and participate in various Open Enrollment and year-end activities.
• Experience interpreting ERISA, HIPPA and COBRA regulations.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in human resources or related field with a minimum of 2 years of related HR experience or 7 years of overall related HR experience in lieu of a degree. 
• At least one year of customer service experience in an employee benefits or leave management related role.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Previous experience in the administration of U.S. leave management programs such as Medical Leave of Absence Paid Parental Leave, Paid Caregiver Leave, Medical, Military, American with Disability leave (ADA) and other leave types. 
• Demonstrated knowledge of and prior experience working with HRIS systems, specifically Success Factors / SAP / Leave module system: Service Now or similar system experience. 
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.).  
• Detailed oriented and strong data analytics skills.
• Possess service mindset and ability to build strong relationships. 
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Proactive, flexible, and adaptive to changing priorities.
• Ability to demonstrate effective communication through active listening and empathy, fostering strong interpersonal relationships and collaborative teamwork.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

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