Senior Benefits Manager

Enterprise Functions At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

At Jacobs, we don’t settle – always looking beyond to raise the bar and deliver with excellence.

The Senior Benefits Manage r is a key member of Jacobs HR team responsible for the administration, compliance, and communication of employee benefits and leave programs. This role ensures that all benefits and leave processes are executed accurately and empathetically, aligned with BKF's values.

As the Sr. Benefits Manager, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the organization’s total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, retirement plans (401(k)), and recognition initiatives. This role ensures programs are competitive, cost-effective, and compliant with all applicable laws while aligning with organizational goals and employee needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Total Rewards Strategy
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive total rewards strategy that supports talent attraction and retention.
  • Partner with leadership to align compensation and benefits programs with business objectives.
• Compensation
  • Design and maintain salary structures, pay models, and incentive plans.
  • Conduct analyses and internal equity reviews; recommend adjustments.
• Benefits & Retirement
  • Oversee health, welfare, and wellness programs.
  • Administer 401(k) plan, including compliance testing, audits, and vendor management.
  • Serve as liaison with retirement plan providers; manage enrollments, loans, and distributions.
  • Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other regulations.
• Vendor & Compliance Management
  • Negotiate with vendors for benefits and retirement plans.
  • Prepare and file required reports and ensure adherence to federal and state laws.
• Employee Communication
  • Lead annual open enrollment and develop communication strategies for total rewards programs.
  • Educate employees on benefits and retirement options.
• Leadership
  • Manage benefits team and provide guidance on escalated issues.
  • Collaborate with HR and Finance on budgeting and forecasting for total rewards programs.

Your keen ability to multi-task, communicate effectively and tackle challenges will allow you to thrive in our fast-paced environment. Working together, we’ll help you grow and pursue what fulfills you so that we can make impacts on the future – big and small, global, and local.

Here's what you'll need

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, or related field
• At least 7 years of experience in compensation and benefits management
• At least 3 years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of retirement plan administration and compliance
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration platforms

Ideally, you'll also have:

• Master's degree in related field
• A dvanced certification (CEBS, CCP, SHRM-SCP)

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Posted Salary Range: Minimum

143,500.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

175,000.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $143,500.00 to $175,000.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on March 09, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

We value collaboration and believe that in-person interactions are crucial for both our culture and client delivery. We empower employees with our hybrid working policy, allowing them to split their work week between Jacobs offices/projects and remote locations enabling them to deliver their best work.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Dallas	Texas	United States