Americas Benefits Lead, Sr. Director - Southlake, United States - AECOM

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Company Description

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We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand.

We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

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Job Description

As the AMER Benefits Lead, Senior Director , you will play a critical role in shaping and managing our AMER organization's employee benefits programs and overall strategy.

You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive strategic initiatives, and ensure that our benefits offerings align with our company's values and objectives.

Based in Dallas, you will work hand in hand with the Global Total Rewards Leader on high impact deliverables and you will be "the face" of AMER Benefits, facilitating and leading in person strategic discussions with our C-suite leadership, including our CEO, President, CFO, and CHRO.

While the primary focus of this role is AMER (U.S., Canada, and Latin America), this role will also be responsible for overseeing any global benefits, vendors, agreements, programs, etc.

which extend beyond AMER to the larger Global AECOM team (ex. global brokerage agreement).

This position will offer flexibility for hybrid work schedules (including a combination of both in-office presence and virtual/telecommute work) and will be based in Southlake, TX.

Leadership

• Lead a team of talented, experienced professionals focused on delivering AMER (U.S., Canada and Latam) benefits, including healthcare, retirement (DC & DB), wellness, well-being and more
• Support and grow a diverse and inclusive team, enabling collective success through trust, autonomy, accountability, and alignment
• Lead with vision and passion in your field, in the market, and within AECOM
• Serve as a catalyst for innovation and solutions

Benefits Strategy and Design

• Review, modify, execute, and maintain a comprehensive AMER benefits strategy that supports our business goals and Total Rewards Strategy
• Evaluate existing benefits programs, identify areas for improvement, and design innovative solutions
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices to enhance our offerings

Vendor Management

• Oversee relationships with benefit providers, brokers, and consultants
• Negotiate contracts, monitor service levels, and ensure cost-effectiveness
• Collaborate with vendors to enhance program features and employee experience

Program Implementation

• Lead the implementation of new and/or modified benefits programs, including communication plans and employee education
• Ensure seamless integration with HR systems and payroll processes
• Monitor program adoption and address any issues proactively

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and national regulations
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting related to benefits
• Work closely with legal and compliance teams to mitigate risks

Employee Engagement

• Develop and execute communication strategies to educate employees about benefits
• Promote wellness initiatives, employee assistance programs, and a supportive employer/employee relationship
• Gather feedback and continuously improve the benefits experience

Data Analysis and Metrics

• Analyze benefits utilization, cost, and effectiveness
• Provide insights to leadership for informed decision-making
• Monitor key performance indicators and adjust strategies as needed

Other Key Responsibilities

• Senior leader on our global Total Rewards team
• Key COE collaborator responsible for driving consultative, strategic partnership across the enterprise
• Committed and energized to/by:
• Thinking and acting globally
• Actively and proactively building relationships with business and HR stakeholders to develop and deliver best in class programming
• Leveraging available technology to drive efficient and effective process and provide tool based solutions
• Continuously documenting and improving processes, eliminating manual and duplicative efforts
• Cleary and consistently defining the handoff between the function enablement, delivery, and HR operations teams

Qualifications


Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree plus EXTENSIVE years of relevant experience including at least six years of people leadership experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

Critical Skills/Knowledge:

• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills
• In-depth knowledge of benefits practices, with the ability to navigate a complex landscape of regulatory requirements and tax implications, including but not limited to ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, USERRA, PPACA, and IRS regulations
• Ability to assimilate information quickly and to grasp big picture concepts as well as details; demonstrated business and financial acumen to translate the needs of core business functions into solutions
• Thorough understanding of business financial plans/controls, strategic planning, contracts, and regulatory requirements

Critical Experiences:

• Extensive experience leading all aspects of health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and well-being programs for the US and Canada
• Consulting and advising C-suite level leaders on high impact proposals and decisions
• Request for proposal (RFP) process and vendor management for major vendors, including global brokerage agreements, consulting agreements, etc.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives

Preferred Experiences:

• AEC industry experience
• Large, complex, global company experience
• LATAM countries experience
• Workday HRMS experience

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US work authorization is not available for this position, now or in the future.

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Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $200, $260,000.00.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees.

Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S.

and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management.

On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges.

Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities.

AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023.

See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options.

Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families.

We also provide a robust global well-being program.

We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


ReqID:

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Business Line:
Corporate


Business Group:
Corporate


Strategic Business Unit:
Human Resources


Career Area:
Human Resources


Work Location Model:
Hybrid