Global Benefits Programs Leader

Trinzic; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Senior Specialist, Global Benefits Programs leads the design, administration, implementation and continuous improvement of global benefits across multiple countries. This role partners with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, Global Mobility, consultants, and vendors to ensure programs are compliant and aligned with the Total Rewards strategy.

The position requires operational excellence, analytical rigor, project execution, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance the employee experience in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in benefits, total rewards, HR operations, or a related human resources function.
• Experience supporting employee benefit programs across multiple countries or regions.
• Experience working with benefit vendors, consultants, brokers, or third-party administrators.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support global benefits programs, including health and welfare, retirement, and wellbeing offerings across multiple countries and regions.
• Partner with HR, business leaders, and regional stakeholders to support benefits solutions aligned with the Company's total rewards strategy.
• Support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global benefits and wellbeing programs.
• Manage relationships with benefit vendors, consultants, brokers, and third-party administrators to support effective program delivery and service excellence.
• Analyze program utilization, costs, market trends, and employee feedback to identify opportunities for enhancement and operational improvement.
• Lead or support benefits-related projects, including vendor implementations, program changes, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate annual enrollment activities, including planning, testing, employee communications, issue resolution, and post-enrollment review.
• Partner with HRIS, Payroll, Finance, IT, and vendors to resolve operational, data, eligibility, and system-related issues.
• Develop employee communications, educational materials, and presentations to promote understanding and engagement with benefit programs.
• Support compliance with applicable benefits regulations, reporting requirements, and governance documentation.
• Prepare reports, analyses, and recommendations to support leadership decision-making and program effectiveness.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives related to benefits, wellbeing, employee experience, and Total Rewards programs.

Skills

Global benefits knowledge

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Excel/PowerPoint

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field

Tools

HRIS platforms

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

KBR Senior Specialist, Global Benefits Programs leads the design, administration, implementation and continuous improvement of global benefits across multiple countries. This role partners with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, Global Mobility, consultants, and vendors to ensure programs are compliant and aligned with the Total Rewards strategy.

The position requires operational excellence, analytical rigor, project execution, and stakeholder collaboration to enhance the employee experience in a