Director, Benefits and Retirement

Job Description

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Director, Benefits and Retirement to join our Tampa, FL office.   

About Us

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

The Director of Benefits and Retirement at AtkinsRéalis is a strategic leader who supports our US, Puerto Rico and Mexico operations. This is a remote role with people leadership responsibilities. The incumbent will be responsible for coaching and developing two direct reports and one indirect report. As a member of the Global Total Rewards Leadership Community (TRLC), the incumbent will have the opportunity to lead and/or participate in cross-function and cross-region initiatives and projects. This role reports into the Vice-President of Total Rewards for the Americas region who is based at the corporate head office in Montréal, Canada. 

How will you contribute to the team?

• Plan and direct the overall design, implementation, communication, and administration of the organization’s health and wellness benefits. 
• Oversee and manage all retirement (401K, KECAP) and employee savings (ESPP) programs. 
• Lead the development of new initiatives to establish competitive and cost-effective benefits programs and ensure our programs support the organization’s strategic objectives. 
• Support the expansion of health benefits and retirement plan oversight and direction for the company’s LATAM operations, prioritizing Brazil and Peru. 
• Monitor market trends, workforce needs, and the business environment to adapt benefit programs regularly. This includes monitoring of legislative updates, identifying potential impacts on our plans, and recommending relevant changes. 
• Oversee the company’s disability management programs and oversee the relationships with absence and disability management vendors. 
• Lead benefits renewals and partner with other departments for execution (HR, Finance, Payroll) 
• Develop retirement plan communications and lead activities associated with retirement committees and financial wellness initiatives. 
• Proactively curate and share external knowledge and identify technology needs or trends required to effectively deliver benefits & retirement programs. 
• Participate in the selection of benefit vendors, contract negotiations, and establish vendor service level agreements and performance scorecards. 
• Participating in global annual financial analysis and budget cycles. 
• Build positive relationships across HR and the business to define strategic priorities. 

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree in business, human resources or any related field.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification is an asset.
• Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in employee benefits and retirement, including 5 years in a leadership role.  
• In-depth knowledge of health and welfare benefit plans, retirement plans and a strong knowledge of compliance requirements with government regulations. 
• Experience with program integrations during mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Experience leading a team.
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team.
• Self-starter with good organizational skills.
• MS Office suite proficiency.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that help our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. 

Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life.  We recognize that what is important to people, continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported, include continuing to offer health and dental coverage and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedules
• Group Insurance
• PTO plus two Floating Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (includ