Benefits Manager Location Houston, TX
(West Houston area) : Phillips 66 & YOU - Together we can fuel the future The Manager, Benefits within Total Rewards is responsible for the overall design, strategy, compliance, and competitiveness of benefit plans and programs (pension, savings, health and welfare, disability, and well-being) supporting the employees, dependents, and retirees of Phillips 66. This position will lead a team of Advisors to design competitive, valued, and cost-efficient benefit plans in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Singapore. The Manager, Benefits provides support to the company's fiduciary committees and assists the plan administrators in appeals. This position provides guidance and assistance to the Labor Relations team in support of collective bargaining and, as needed, arbitrations. This person works with internal and external partners to benchmark the competitive position of the company's benefit plans and develop a comprehensive multi-year strategy. The Manager, Benefits works closely with senior management to obtain approval of the strategy and partners with finance to develop budget and long-range forecasts. The Manager, Benefits is responsible for leading the evaluation, design, and implementation of plans including working with procurement in the selection of partners. These efforts encompass leading the planning, corporate approvals, communications, forecasting, etc. but not ongoing administration. For administration, this role works closely with the HR Operations team to ensure plans are being administered as expected. The Manager, Benefits represents the company both internally and externally through various projects and industry councils. The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert on employee benefits, possess a strong financial acumen, and have excellent presentation skills. Equally important, this person must be a strong people leader capable of cultivating an experienced team of Advisors. Responsibilities May Include: Evaluate and compare the competitiveness of existing company benefits with those of other employers by analyzing other plans, surveys, and other sources of information. Plan, develop, and/or participate in area and industry surveys. Analyze results of surveys and develop specific recommendations for review by management. Develop specifications for new plans or modify existing plans to maintain the company's competitive position in labor market and compliance with regulations. Develop cost mitigation strategies to ensure plan financial efficiency and maintain competitiveness. Support the company's fiduciary committees and plan administrators as needed, including review of claims and appeals. Prepare and execute, with legal consultation, benefits documentation, such as original and amended plan texts, benefit agreements, and insurance policies. Instruct third-party administrators to effect changes in benefits program and ensure prompt and accurate compliance with regulations. Assist in the development of company bargaining proposals for employee benefits and analyze union requests. Obtain and prepare cost data for company and union proposals and final settlements. Assure company compliance with provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) and other applicable regulations. Supervise preparation of reports and applications required by law to be filed with federal and state agencies, such as the Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor, SEC, insurance commissioners, and other regulatory agencies. Ensure successful audits for required financial reporting. Review and analyze changes to state and federal laws pertaining to benefits and report necessary or suggested changes to management. Lead the selection, management, and performance review of benefits consultants and vendors. Lead and/or participate in other HR-related projects or initiatives. Required Qualifications: Legally authorized to work in the job posting country Bachelor's Degree or higher 7 or more years of experience in benefits or benefits consulting 5 or more years of experience in benefits strategy 3 or more years of supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications: Accounting, Business, Finance, or Human Resources degree emphasis CEBS, CPA, PHR / SPHR, or other Human Resources, Benefits, or Finance/Accounting certifications Master's Degree (MBA, JD, etc.) Retirement & Savings experience Total Rewards At Phillips 66, providing access to high quality programs and care for you and your family is important to us. Maintaining a culture of well-being — physical, emotional, social, and financial — is essential for a high-performing organization. When we are at our best, we are poised to deliver exceptional results — personally and professionally. Benefits for certain eligible, full-time employees include: Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus 8% 401k company match Cash Balance Account pension Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services Learn more about Phillips 66 Total Rewards ( . Phillips 66 has more than 140 years of experience in providing the energy that enables people to dream bigger and go farther, faster. We are committed to improving lives, and that is our promise to our employees and our communities. We are sustained by the backgrounds and experiences of our diverse teams, which reflect who we are, the environment we create and how we work together. We have been recognized by the Human Rights Campaign, U.S. Department of Labor and the Military Times for our continued commitment to inclusive practices and policies in the hiring and retention of those in the LGBTQ+ community and military veterans. Our company is built on values of safety, honor and commitment. We call our cultural mindset Our Energy in Action, which we define through four simple, intuitive behaviors: We work for the greater good, cultivate an environment of trust, seek different perspectives and pursue excellence. Learn more about Phillips 66 and how we are working to meet the world's energy needs today and tomorrow, by visiting phillips66.com. To be considered In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and providing your eSignature on or before the requisition closing date of 06/16/2025 . Candidates for regular U.S. positions must be a U.S. citizen or national, or an alien admitted as permanent resident, refugee, asylee or temporary resident under 8 U.S.C. 1160(a) or 1255(a)(1). Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Phillips 66 is an Equal Opportunity Employer