Bureau Veritas Group · 8 hours ago
Benefits Manager
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $160K/yr
10+ years expBureau Veritas Group is seeking an experienced Benefits Manager to lead the strategy and execution of employee benefits across North America and LATAM. This role will oversee health & welfare, retirement, leaves of absence, and workplace accommodations while partnering with global and regional stakeholders to enhance the employee benefits experience.
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Hiring Manager
Barbara Clark, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Own the strategic and operational management of benefits programs across North America, Central America, and South America
Build and maintain best-in-class vendor partnerships, ensuring service excellence and cost efficiency
Execute local and regional benefits strategies aligned with global objectives
Ensure compliance with U.S., Canadian (federal & provincial), and LATAM regulations, including collective agreements where applicable
Leverage benefits trends and analytics to drive innovation, engagement, and informed decision-making
Serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert to HR, leadership, and employees
Partner closely with Total Rewards, Legal, Payroll, Finance, and Employee Relations
Lead the Healthcare Governance Committee, overseeing healthcare spend and cost-containment strategies
Drive benefits innovation, system enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives
Communicate clearly and confidently with employees at all levels
Handle sensitive employee data with the highest level of discretion and professionalism
Support planning, testing, and implementation of new systems and updates
Perform other duties as assigned
Lead, coach, and develop a multi-functional benefits team (health & welfare, retirement, LOA, accommodations)
Establish team goals, KPIs, and performance expectations
Manage team scheduling, training, and ongoing development
Make day-to-day operational decisions for the function
Qualification
Required
Bilingual English/Spanish – verbal and written (required)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex benefits data
Proven ability to influence and partner with stakeholders at all organizational levels
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (required)
10+ years of progressive experience in benefits management
5+ years in a leadership role overseeing benefits teams
End-to-end benefits expertise: strategy, plan design, compliance, vendor governance, systems, and execution
Hands-on experience managing benefits across North America and LATAM
Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed teams supporting large employee populations
Experience with HRIS platforms, preferably Workday and/or SuccessFactors
Proficient in Microsoft Office; comfortable leveraging AI and emerging technologies
Strong decision-making, communication, and confidentiality management skills
Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Preferred
Bilingual English/French – verbal and written (nice to have)
Master's degree and/or professional certification (e.g., CEBS) preferred
Company
Bureau Veritas Group
Bureau Veritas is a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hinda Gharbi
Chief Executive Officer
Jacques Pommeraud
Executive Vice-President, CIF France & Africa, GSIT
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