Title:
Benefits Director (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.
KBR is looking for a Benefits Director who is an innovative thinker, and collaborative and strategic partner who thrives in a fast paced, complex global benefits group. The Benefits Director is someone who has excellent partnership skills and can build rapport and drive results through accountability in a dynamic, agile environment.
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
Lead and support the day-to-day administration and compliance of employee Health and Welfare and Retirement benefits while ensuring the plans and programs are compliant with regulatory requirements.
Manage the annual enrollment process to include systems changes, employee communications and meetings.
Manage internal and external partner relationships, including contract negotiations, union negotiations, acquisitions, and other projects as assigned.
Experience with benefit program and plan design at large multi-national global company. Works with internal and external partners on implementations and/or changes.
Provide strategic and impactful insights and leadership for all benefit operations that interlock with other internal/external/combined processes and teams (e.g. leaves of absence, payroll, outsourcing, HRIS, Accounting, legal, etc). Partner to develop and build new and creative approaches to support needs.
Continually monitor and understand current and emerging market trends for benefit program delivery and optimization. Work closely with the Benefits team, US, global and local consultants, and vendors to identify potential opportunities and gaps. Propose and lead initiatives that are aligned to longer term objectives.
Comfortable with budget, costs and actuarial assumptions for benefits. Work well with accounting and finance to allocate costs/savings appropriately.
Engage as a strategic partner regarding benefits to the HR/People Team and business professionals throughout the company.
Regularly assess the effectiveness of benefits offerings through employee surveys, benchmarking, and market analysis.
Experience tracking billing invoices and spend to ensure alignment with the budget. Provide regular monthly/quarterly budget updates.
Evaluate program utilization, spend and ROI to ensure offering is cost effective, competitive and adds value.
Participate in various companies related needs as identified such as committees, employee resolution solutions, etc.
Prepare and present regular reports on benefits programs to senior management. Lead and participate in employee, HR and business meetings as needed.
Requirements/Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or other related areas required
Minimum 10 years of experience in a corporate environment is required
Minimum 5 years of experience in U.S. health and welfare benefits in a complex, global public company is required. Global benefits experienced is a plus
Strong knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ADA, IRS Tax Code, 5500s, FMLA , USERRA and other relevant laws.
Knowledge of vendor performance management, cost benefit analysis and budget management experience
Exceptional communication skills to partner with US and global teams as needed
Presentation development using PowerPoint and Excel
Ability to use data insights and metrics to create rationale for recommendations
Demonstrated team leadership and project management skills are required
Problem solving and collaboration skills are critical and experience collaborating in a multinational setting is preferred.
Workday and SAP experience is a plus
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
Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer. We Deliver – Together. Click here to learn more: Inclusion and Diversity at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people, sustainability, 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 more inclusive and diverse company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment of real collaboration across cultures and locations. Our individual differences and perspectives bring enhanced value to our teams and help us develop solutions for the most challenging problems. We understand that by embracing those differences and working together, we are more innovative, more resilient, and safer.
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.
