Benefits Specialist

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. #J-18808-Ljbffr