Benefits Advisor
Motiva Enterprises LLC

Job Info

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At Motiva, our employees' energy, passion, and dedication to excellence are what make us who we are and what allows us to generate energy that makes a house a home, gets us from point A to point B, and enables our health and wellbeing. We invest in every aspect of our employees' lives because, at Motiva, our people matter.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Motiva refines, distributes and markets petroleum products throughout the Americas. The company's Port Arthur Manufacturing Complex in Port Arthur, TX, is comprised of North America's largest refinery with a total throughput of 720,000 barrels per day, the world's second largest base oil plant, and an integrated chemical plant. Under exclusive long-term brand licenses with Shell and Phillips 66 (for the 76® brand), Motiva's commercial operations supply more than 12 billion gallons of fuel to customers annually. Motiva is wholly owned by Aramco, one of the world's largest integrated energy and chemicals companies.

Position Overview:

The Motiva Benefits Advisor is a Human Resources, Compensation, Benefits, and Medical Team member, reporting directly to the Director - Total Rewards & Medical. The role of the Benefits Advisor requires an individual to apply administrative, client relations, and compliance experience in Benefits Administration. This individual will collaborate across business functions (Legal, Finance, and Human Resources). The incumbent will be the Subject Matter Expert and primary person to educate, coach, and upskill Motiva HR professionals on Motiva's benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Applies technical knowledge in administering various retirement plans, including qualified and non-qualified 401(k) and pension plans, in accordance with plan documents, policies, and procedures.
• Designs, conducts, and advises on retirement plan topics to inform and educate management and employees about updates to plans, administrative practices, and legislative requirements.
• Collaborates with cross functional team members and leadership to ensure benefit initiatives and programs align with HR business and company strategy.
• Educates employees on program offerings while promoting the Motiva financial wellness philosophy.
• Manages relationships with consultants, actuaries, auditors, and retirement plan administration vendors.
• Partners with external consultants to strategize, design, and implement retirement plan offerings while maintaining compliance with legislative changes.
• Ensures compliance with ERISA and other legislative requirements, managing all government compliance and reporting activities (annual non-discrimination, PBGC and 5500 filings).
• Oversees retirement plan design to ensure alignment with market trends and organizational goals.
• Participates in retirement plan surveys and compiles market data and trends to benchmark against industry peers to ensure competitiveness.
• Researches and resolves complex benefit issues and proactively addresses employee relations matters.
• Implements retirement plan programs, processes, and systems to drive efficiencies and reduce errors.
• Monitors and reports on financial performance of the plans.
• Researches and responds to participant claim appeals in accordance with federal requirements.
• Responsible for co-facilitating quarterly Benefit Committee meetings.
• Leads change management initiatives, adapting strategies to complex organizational needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications:

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Undergraduate Degree in Human Resources or related field with an emphasis in business or finance
• Minimum 10 years of Retirement Plan Administration
• Knowledgeable in ERISA
• Strong ability to influence and hold others accountable
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Strong Project Management skills
• Strong Business Acumen
• Collaborative and a Team Player, proactive in partnering with HRBP's
• Ability to execute timely and effectively
• Action oriented, passionate about challenging projects
• Strong problem solver, self-motivated to streamline "How we work"
• Ability to multitask and prioritize numerous projects
• Strong communication both written and oral
• Relationship building, exceptional teamwork, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

• CEBS Certification

We reserve the right to amend or withdraw Motiva jobs at any time, including prior to the closing date. Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or grade.

Applicants for regular U.S. positions must be authorized to work in the United States for Motiva Enterprises LLC without the need for sponsorship of an immigration authorization or visa (for example, TN, H-1B, or other employment-based immigration authorization or visa).

Motiva participates in E-Verify.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

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