Benefits Specialist - North America

Bureau Veritas

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$55,000–$75,000 Per Year

SKILLS

ADP, Accounting, Actuarial Skills, Best Practices, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Data Analysis, Dental Insurance, Depth Perception, Detail Oriented, Employee Benefits, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Establish Priorities, Financial Planning, Human Resources, Human Resources Certification, Interpersonal Skills, Keyboards, Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, PHR (Professional in Human Resources), Physical Demands, Problem Solving Skills, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Retirement Plan, SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Team Player, Testing, Trend Analysis, Veritas Product Family

LOCATION

Houston, TX

POSTED

Today

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Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today.

Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics.

This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions.

City:Houston

State:Texas

Job Title: Benefits Specialist - North America

Location: Houston, TX (Hybrid - Onsite 3 Days/Week Required)

Salary Range: $55,000 - $75,000 Annually

About the Role:

Bureau Veritas is seeking a Benefits Specialist to support our North America workforce in navigating health, dental, and retirement benefits. This role is a hands-on, highly collaborative position that partners with employees, plan administrators, and internal teams to ensure smooth enrollment, administration, and communication of benefits programs. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy problem-solving, and thrive on helping people understand complex benefits, this role is for you.

This is a hybrid role based in Houston, TX, requiring in-office presence 3 days per week. Candidates must be located in the Houston area or willing to relocate.

What You'll Do:

Serve as the primary point of contact for North American 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 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 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.

What You Bring:

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)

Physical Requirements:

The work primarily involves sedentary work requiring sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, and standing.

Able to move around an office environment, as necessary.

Able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds.

Able to look at a computer screen for prolonged periods and operate the computer keyboard, and other office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Why Bureau Veritas:

We're committed to supporting your growth, health, and well-being. You'll enjoy:

Competitive salary with market-aligned pay transparency
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Company-matched Retirement plan
Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
Life Insurance and AD&D coverage, plus Short- and Long-Term Disability
Tuition Assistance and optional life and pet insurance
Access to exclusive Corporate Discounts

At Bureau Veritas, we prioritize your professional growth and personal well-being, providing a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative environment.

If you are an individual with a disability and you would like us to assist you with searching the Careers Page site for employment opportunities and/or assistance with completing your profile and application, please contact us at 1-888-357-7020 or email us with your request to NorthAmericaTA@bureauveritas.com.

We are happy to assist you and encourage you to consider Bureau Veritas for your next great career opportunity!

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Benefits Specialist - North America

Bureau Veritas

Houston, TX

About the Company

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