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Benefits Manager

Dresser Utility Solutions
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/30/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits Manager

Location : Houston, TX

Employment Type : Full-Time

Reports to : Vice President, Human Resources

Pay : Competitive

ABOUT THE ROLE

ROLE

The Benefits Manager plays a crucial role in the Human Resources function at our client. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our client’s benefits programs to ensure they align with business goals, to attract and retain top talent, and to comply with relevant regulations.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will have :

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree or professional certifications are a plus.
  • Minimum 5 years of related experience in Benefits.
  • In-depth knowledge of benefits practices, regulations, and market trends.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and trends.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • ADP experience preferred
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders; consultative and collaborative style that allows for influence without authority
  • Technologically Proficient, especially with Excel and other Microsoft Office Applications

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Benefits Administration :

  • Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other fringe benefits.
  • Manage end-to-end benefits administration including maintaining benefits invoicing, internal audits, open enrollment, benefits, wellness-related communications, and hosting new hire benefit orientation.
  • Monitoring benefits costs to ensure they remain within budget guidelines.
  • Advises and informs employees of changes and developments related to benefits including eligibility, coverage, and provisions and counsel employees regarding benefit programs and the plan coverage.
  • Serve as 401k plan administrator (day-to-day oversight of plan activities), main point of contact for annual 401k audit, and 5500 filing, enrollment communications.
  • Oversee legacy pension plan administration.
  • Stay informed about industry trends and legislative changes to ensure the company's benefits offerings remain competitive and compliant.
  • General :

  • Conduct research on employee satisfaction and provide solutions to drive engagement.
  • Responsible for managing vendor relationships with brokers, insurance companies, record-keepers, actuaries, service providers.
  • Support with M&A work, which includes due diligence, day one readiness and integration.
  • Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Communicate effectively with employees about compensation and benefits programs, providing education and guidance as needed.
  • Utilize data and analytics to assess the effectiveness of compensation and benefits programs.
  • Provide regular reports and analysis to senior management.
  • Dresser is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military / veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

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