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Benefits Lead/Supervisor (remote)

Location Houston, Texas Category Support Services Job Type Full time Job Id R2098284 Posted Date 01/28/2025
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Benefits Lead/Supervisor (remote)

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives.

In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values:

  • We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential.

  • We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology-led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders.

  • We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business.

  • We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision-makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed.

  • We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company.

We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.

Position Description/Job Responsibilities

KBR is looking for an experienced Benefits Lead/Supervisor to support our U.S. Benefits Team. The Benefits Lead/Supervisor will oversee the administration of employee benefit programs, ensuring compliance with company policies, government regulations and industry best practices. In this role you will manage daily operations in a fast changing, dynamic environment, act as a subject matter expert and project manage implementations and ongoing day-to-day activities. This is a hands-on leadership role that requires innovative thinking, collaborative partnership with internal and external groups and operational execution to deliver exceptional service to our people and businesses.  

Working Model: This is a remote position that requires occasional travel for team meetings and/or employee meetings.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

The primary responsibility of this role is to serve as a lead for all aspects of US Benefits administration (including Health and Welfare, Leave of Absence, and Retirement and Savings/401k).  Reporting to the Benefits Director, the person in this role will ensure benefit programs are effectively and efficiently delivered.

  • Vendor management for health & welfare and Retirement & Savings vendors. Ensure vendors adhere to contractual requirements and deliver high quality services.

  • Partner with HR, Legal, and Health & Safety, HRIS and IT on benefits matters.

  • Implement new vendors/plans from end-to-end including participating in RFP process, implementation project management, change management, follow up after installation to audit for problems internally and externally.

  • Resolve complex / escalated employee claim and eligibility issues with HRIS, payroll and vendors as needed.

  • Participant in annual enrollment planning, testing and employee meetings.

  • Collaborate with the HR/People team and internal and external communications teams to ensure clarity and accuracy in all benefit communications.

  • Work with external consultants and Benefits Director to analyze benefits program data to identify trends, opportunities for cost savings, and potential improvements to ensure employee satisfaction. Present findings to leadership with recommendations for program enhancements.

  • Presentations to employees in-person or virtually as needed.

  • Support billing, reporting and special projects as they arise.

  • Support in preparation of regulatory documents including Form 5500’s, Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), Summaries of Material Modifications (SMMs) and Summary Annual Reports (SARs)

  • Demonstrate professional ethics and compliance with regulatory requirements for Health & Welfare and Retirement & Savings Plans.

  • Supervise team of benefit professionals including providing coaching, feedback and support and guidance on their day-to-day work.

Requirements/Qualifications

  • HR experience within a high volume, fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment with minimal supervision at a global public company. Solid knowledge of Health and Welfare and 401(k) plans

  • 5+ years benefits experience with two years in a supervisory/team lead role

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in Human Resources (benefits preferred)

  • Understanding of benefits laws and regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, etc.).

  • Experience acting as a lead for vendor implementations/changes

  • Solid commitment to employee engagement and satisfaction

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

  • Strong organizational skills, project management skills and attention to detail required

  • Strong technical skills required for Excel (must know pivots VLOOKUP’s and other common Excel formulas), Word, PowerPoint and Outlook

  • Ability to learn systems quickly such as HRIS and related programs

  • Ability to understand downstream impacts from and to the Benefits Functional Area when implementing system enhancements

  • Commitment to ethics and compliance

  • Workday and SAP experience is a plus

  • Must be willing to travel occasionally for team meetings and/or employee meetings

KBR Benefits​

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule.  We support career advancement through professional training and development.​

Click here to learn more:  KBR Benefits

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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