Senior Benefits Professional-US Health & Welfare Programs

Siemens Energy AG
  • Houston, TX
    15 days ago

    Job Description

    Senior Benefits Professional-US Health & Welfare Programs

    About the Role

    Job ID

    300324

    Location

    United States of America

    Texas

    Houston

    • Country: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
    • State/Province/County: Florida
    • City: Orlando

    Company

    Siemens Energy, Inc.

    Organization

    Labor Director

    Business Unit

    Human Resources

    Full / Part time

    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.

    Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Energy: https://www.siemens-energy.com/employeevideo

    Rewards

    • Career growth and development opportunities; supportive work culture
    • Company paid Health and wellness benefits
    • Paid Time Off and paid holidays
    • 401K savings plan with company match
    • Family building benefits
    • Parental leave

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    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    Siemens Energy and Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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