Senior Benefits Professional-US Health & Welfare Programs

Siemens Gas and Power GmbH & Co. KG; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth opportunities

Health and wellness benefits

Supportive work culture

Job summary

Siemens Energy is seeking a Senior Benefits Professional, US Health and Welfare Programs, to lead administration and governance of employee benefit programs. You will partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure compliance and operational excellence.

You will monitor regulatory changes, support annual strategy reviews, and drive improvements that enhance the employee benefits experience in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance, or related field.
• 5–8+ years' experience in US Health and Welfare programs.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, IRS rules, Form 5500, compliance.
• Ability to interpret legislation and manage cross-functional projects.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and PM skills.
• Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration, governance, and improvement of U.S. Health and Welfare programs.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors.
• Monitor regulatory changes and support governance activities.
• Oversee day-to-day plan administration: eligibility, enrollment, payroll coordination.
• Develop employee benefit communications and training.

Skills

Analytical

Communication

Project management

Organizational

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Job description

"We energize society" by supporting our customers to make the transition to a more sustainable world, based on innovative technologies and our ability to turn ideas into reality. With nearly 100,000 employees around the world, we shape the energy systems of today and tomorrow.

Senior Benefits Professional-US Health & Welfare Programs

About the Role

Job ID

300324

Location

United States of America

Texas

Houston

• UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
• Florida
• Orlando

Company

Organization

Labor Director

Business Unit

Human Resources

Full-time

Experience Level

Professional / Experienced

A Snapshot of Your Day

As a Senior Benefits Professional, US Health and Welfare Programs, you will serve as the subject matter expert responsible for the administration, governance, and continuous improvement of Siemens Energy's U.S. Health and Welfare benefit programs. You will partner closely with HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors to ensure benefit plans are compliant, operationally effective, and aligned with the company's overall benefits strategy. Your day may include managing plan operations, monitoring regulatory changes, supporting governance activities, collaborating with internal stakeholders, and driving initiatives that enhance the employee benefits experience while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and operational excellence.

How You'll Make an Impact

• Lead the administration, governance, and continuous improvement of U.S. Health and Welfare benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, disability, employee assistance, health savings accounts (HSA), health reimbursement arrangements (HRA), and flexible spending accounts (FSA), while supporting annual strategy reviews and benefit plan enhancements
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, IRS requirements, Form 5500 filings, state insurance regulations, and internal governance standards by maintaining plan documentation, managing audits, monitoring legislative changes, and supporting benefits committee governance activities
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefit vendors, third-party administrators, consultants, actuaries, and internal business partners by managing vendor performance, resolving operational issues, supporting annual renewals, and ensuring high-quality service delivery
• Oversee day-to-day benefit plan administration, including eligibility, enrollment, payroll coordination, funding, financial reconciliations, plan corrections, participant escalations, non-discrimination testing, and operational controls while partnering closely with Payroll and Finance to ensure accurate plan administration
• Develop and deliver employee benefit communications, maintain benefits content on internal platforms, support wellness initiatives, educate HR partners on benefit programs, and provide subject matter expertise to enhance employee understanding and engagement
• Support strategic Compensation & Benefits initiatives by maintaining current knowledge of benefit legislation and industry trends, participating in special projects, collaborating with Global Benefits and Insurance teams, and recommending improvements that strengthen governance, compliance, and the overall employee experience

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5–8+ years of experience administering and managing U.S. Health and Welfare benefit programs within a corporate environment
• Strong knowledge of U.S. Health and Welfare benefit plans, ERISA, IRS regulations, Form 5500 requirements, compliance, vendor management, benefits governance, and employee benefits administration; experience in a multinational organization preferred
• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex legislation, manage cross-functional projects, analyze benefit programs, oversee vendor relationships, and develop compliant operational processes that support business objectives
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, project management, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to simplify complex benefit topics and effectively collaborate across HR, Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external partners in a fast-paced environment
• Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization. Siemens Energy employees with current visa sponsorship may be eligible for internal transfers.

Who is Siemens Energy?

At Siemens Energy, we are more than just an energy technology company. With ~100,000 dedicated employees in more than 90 countries, we develop the energy systems of the future, ensuring that the growing energy demand of the global community is met reliably and sustainably. The technologies created in our research departments and factories drive the energy transition and provide the base for one sixth of the world's electricity generation.

Our global team is committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We uphold a 150-year legacy of innovation that encourages our search for people who will support our focus on decarbonization, new technologies, and energy transformation.

• Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
• Company paid Health and wellness benefits

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