Benefits Specialist
Bureau Veritas Group
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Houston • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $55,000 - $75,000 per year
About the role
- Serve as the primary point of contact for Canadian employee benefits and retirement plans, responding to inquiries within 48 hours.
- Provide new hires with comprehensive Benefits Summaries and Enrollment Guides for health, dental, and retirement plans within two weeks of hire.
- Guide employees through benefits enrollment using Canada Life and assist with any updates, changes, or corrections.
- Explain plan policies, procedures, and legal requirements in clear, understandable terms.
- Liaise with plan administrators, actuaries, accountants, and other professionals to ensure accurate administration of benefits.
- Monitor employee changes, status updates, and terminations, updating Canada Life and ADP accordingly.
- Conduct group presentations and one-on-one consultations regarding benefits and retirement plans.
- Assist with open enrollment for retiree insurance benefits.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of regulations, trends, and best practices affecting benefits administration.
- Analyze benefits data to recommend improvements or adjustments to plans and services.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the HR and Benefits teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in retirement, insurance benefits, financial planning, or actuarial services
- Strong understanding of laws and regulations governing retirement and benefits programs
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex benefits clearly
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with ADP Workforce Now and SuccessFactors preferred
- Active Human Resources certifications, preferred (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
benefits administrationretirement planninginsurance benefitsfinancial planningactuarial servicesdata analysiscompliance with laws and regulations
Soft Skills
organizational skillsattention to detailinterpersonal skillscommunication skills
Certifications
PHRSPHRSHRM-CPSHRM-SCP