Reward Lead, Benefits (Americas)

Job summary

Entity:

People, Culture & Communications

Job Family Group:

HR Group

Job Description:

As all roles in our global locations require professional-level English, we kindly ask that you submit your resume in English.

At bp, our people are our most valuable asset. The People, Culture & Communications (PC&C) function fosters a diverse, inclusive culture where everybody can thrive. As part of an integrated energy company, PC&C is embarking on a major transformation to be more competitive, responsive, and customer-focused.

We’re investing in key locations such as India, Hungary, Malaysia, and Brazil, offering an exciting but challenging opportunity to shape a fast-moving PC&C function, building teams and structures and driving continuous improvement.

We’re looking for driven, ambitious enthusiasts who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about people. If you're ready to build something transformative, this is the place for you.

Role Purpose

Responsible for the management and administration of bp’s employee benefit programs in Americas region, including retirement and insurance plans. Responsible for assisting employees with benefit inquiries, processing enrollments and changes, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.

Key Accountabilities:

• Coach & Mentor a dedicated team of benefit specialists (Americas).
• Manage & ensure efficiency in the administration of Americas employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and other voluntary benefits.
• Oversee Americas enrolment process for new hires and manage ongoing changes for existing employees.
• Own and drive standard operating procedures for all Americas benefit elements, including continuous improvement activities
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies governing benefits administration within Americas region.
• Conduct regular audits and reviews of Americas benefits programs, plan documents, and communications to identify and address compliance gaps.
• Evaluate vendor performance regularly and make recommendations for improvements or changes as necessary.
• Provide guidance and assistance to employees in understanding their benefit options and making informed decisions.
• Support implementation of new Americas benefits programs or changes to existing programs
• Provide training to Americas benefits team members, helping them develop their knowledge and skills in benefits administration and compliance.
• Support development and deployment of Americas BAU benefits communications project plans

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.

Skills:

Strong communication & interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Managing change
• Psychological safety
• Continuous learning
• Legal and regulatory environment and compliance
• Stakeholder management
• Continuous improvement
• Analytical thinking
• Agile core principles
• Creativity and innovation
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Customer centric thinking

Experience:

• Over 5 years of experience in benefits administration or a related P&C function.

Technical

• In-depth knowledge of employee benefits programs, in Americas region, including health insurance retirement plans & voluntary benefits.
• Familiarity with HRIS or benefits administration software.
• Fluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English

Behavioral

• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to handle sensitive information.
• Ability to manage diverse cultural setting.
• Has a growth mindset – believing there is always room for personal improvement.  Seek opportunities to learn, gain new skills, and enhance existing skills.
• Flexibility in working across different time zones other than home country.

Why join us

At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and ambitious environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.

There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits ( https://exploreyourbenefits.com/landing.html) to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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Travel Requirement

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

Relocation Assistance:

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type:

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills:

Legal Disclaimer:

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.