Global Senior Benefits Analyst

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 
 
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use.

The Opportunity

The Global Benefits Analyst supports U.S. and global health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs as a vital part of the company's global human resources strategy, directly impacting employee well-being and retention. This role is responsible for a combination of day-to-day vendor management, benefit plan administration, providing high-touch support to employees and HR partners, ensuring country-specific compliance and alignment with global HR strategy. The role coordinates with domestic/international vendors, analyzes benefits data to provide insights, and develops communications to ensure employees understand their benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Vendor & Program Management

• Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned employee benefit plans (health, welfare, retirement, wellness, disability, life, etc.), including relationships with global and U.S. benefits vendors and consultants, service and billing review, renewals, plan effectiveness and performance evaluations.
• Counsel and educate management and employees regarding benefits-related matters.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with HR Partners, H.R. Support Center, vendors, and consultants.
• Assist with implementation, analysis, and administration of complex benefit programs and related policies.
• Work with internal teams (HR, Legal) and external consultants to ensure vendor and program compliance in alignment with contractual obligations, local, state, country laws and regulations.
• Compile, analyze, and prepare reports on benefits data, plan performance, and financials on a regular as well as ad-hoc basis for departments, regulatory agencies and leadership as needed.
• Provide customer service support for complex and escalated benefits inquiries from the H.R. Support Center.

Communication

• Responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that support employee understanding and engagement with benefits programs.
• Craft clear, engaging, and compliant messaging for various audiences ensuring alignment with employer branding and internal storytelling.
• Manage communications calendars and coordinate with internal teams like HRIS, Legal, H.R. Support Center, and Employee Communications.
• Develop and deliver weekly new employee benefits orientation presentations.
• Lead the strategy and execution of benefits and retirement communications, including open enrollment, policy changes, and ongoing plan updates.
• Create and distribute wellbeing newsletters and other benefits-related communications.
• Oversee content, updates, and user experience for internal and external Total Rewards websites (e.g., BVTotalRewards.com).
• Assist with on-going review and maintenance of knowledge base articles and preparation of new materials as required.
• Coordinate annual ACA (Affordable Care Act) communications and ensure regulatory compliance.

Wellness

• Develop and execute global and domestic wellness strategies that align with organizational goals, working with global and domestic healthcare providers, brokers, and vendors to deliver wellness services.
• Design and manage global and domestic wellness programs including physical, mental, financial, and social health initiatives.
• Conduct health-related workshops, seminars, and lunch-and-learns on topics like nutrition, stress management, and fitness.
• Collaborate with employee resource groups (ERGs) and community-building activities to support social well-being.
• Analyze employee health data to identify trends, track participation, and measure outcomes of wellness initiatives and programs. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3 years of experience in benefits administration or analysis, with global and/or U.S. benefit plans
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of ESOP and/or retirement plan administration or analysis
• Strong background in health promotion, or wellness management.
• Advanced writing and verbal communication skills.
• Proven experience in vendor and project management, with strong analytical, data analysis, organizational, and communication skills. 
• Skilled in coordinating benefits communications and driving initiatives with effective project execution.
• Strong attention to detail and creativity.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems (PeopleSoft, Oracle preferred), Microsoft Office, and web content management.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and adapt to changing requirements.
• Experience with ACA, ERISA, IRS and DOL regulations, relating to retirement and benefits with compliance testing and government filings
• Independent and solution driven self-starter

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Typical office environment
• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days of employment based upon manager discretion, job performance and work assignments. 

Salary Plan

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