Senior Benefits & Total Rewards Manager

BDO USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, P.C. is seeking a Senior Benefits Manager to oversee benefits and LOA programs, partnering with the Director of Benefits to design innovative, cost-effective strategies aligned with firm goals.

The role requires strong HR experience, deep knowledge of ERISA and related laws, and the ability to coordinate with Finance and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate deductions, efficient enrollment, and effective vendor management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; focus in Business Administration, Human Resources or Finance, preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of HR experience in Benefits, required.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, State and Local Leave laws, HIPAA, Workers Compensation and IRS regulations.
• Strong experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining health, welfare, and 401(k) programs.
• CEBS, preferred

Responsibilities

• Works with the Director of Benefits to manage the firm’s benefits and LOA’s program.
• Serves as a senior advisor to key stakeholders on BDO’s strategy for benefits and LOA’s.
• Makes and/or recommends appropriate benefits and LOA-related decisions in accordance with federal and state regulations as well as the firm’s policy.
• Collaborates with the Director of Benefits to benchmark and design new benefit and leave programs.
• Helps manage the plan design and maintenance of the benefits and LOA systems.
• Assists with seeking innovative benefits and LOA products to enhance the firm’s Total Rewards package within budget.
• Works with the Director of Benefits to monitor vendor performance, internal processes and continually review financials of the benefit plans.
• Manages benefits enrollment cycle, (i.e. new hires, qualified life events (QLE), and annual open enrollment)
• Manages COBRA and retiree health plans
• Manages audits performed by benefits and LOA team to ensure benefit deductions and payment for LOA are accurate
• Manages benefits and LOA records to ensure accuracy, compliance and confidentiality
• Manages conflicts to avoid any risks associated with benefits and LOA’s
• Interacts with internal staff to administer benefits and leaves of absence and respond to questions regarding program eligibility, coverage, processes, and status
• Collaborates with the Director of Performance & Compensation to obtain direction and guidance regarding significant benefits program changes
• Partners with the People & Culture Department to provide direction, coaching, and feedback and gather input regarding current benefits and leave of absence programs
• Coordinates with the Finance Department to ensure accuracy of benefits deductions, payments, repayments, and coding
• Works with third-party vendors to negotiate and support benefits programs, including insurance offerings
• Other duties as required

Skills

Benefits expertise

HR policies & compliance

ERISA & regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Stakeholder advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

PowerBI

Oracle HCM

Job description

BDO USA, P.C. is seeking a Senior Benefits Manager to oversee benefits and LOA programs, partnering with the Director of Benefits to design innovative, cost-effective strategies aligned with firm goals.

The role requires strong HR experience, deep knowledge of ERISA and related laws, and the ability to coordinate with Finance and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate deductions, efficient enrollment, and effective vendor management.