Sr Manager, Total Rewards US Benefits

At H&P our people are our strength.

Since 1920Helmerich and Paynehas been the industrys most trusted partner in drillingproductivity and reliability. As the world changes so does our approach. We are changing the landscape of drilling by using cutting-edge rig technologies and drilling solutions to build upon a century ofsuccess all while continuing to deliver better outcomes for our customers.

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At a Glance:

Provides strategic leadership for H&Ps U.S. benefits portfolio including health and welfare pharmacy wellbeing leave retirement and related programs. Aligns benefits strategy with business priorities workforce needs market competitiveness compliance cost stewardship and employee experience. Partners with HR Business Partners functional COEs HR Shared Services Finance Legal Payroll senior leaders brokers consultants carriers recordkeepers TPAs and vendors to drive plan performance governance operational excellence and sustainable value. Reports to the Director of Global Total Rewards and leads a team of two Analysts.

Location: Tulsa OK

Work Type: On-Site

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What you will do:

• Partners with HR Operations Payroll and technology teams to improve HRIS benefits and absence modules data quality integrations carrier feeds automation controls reporting and user experience.

• Provides strategic oversight for H&Ps U.S. Health and Welfare 401(k) and pension plans including governance vendor coordination audits fiduciary support administration participant experience and leadership reporting.

• Manages broker consultant carrier TPA recordkeeper administrator and vendor relationships including expectations escalations implementations service delivery performance and compliance.

• Supports benefits for U.S.-based international assignees in alignment with global mobility and Total Rewards objectives.

• Ensures strategic recommendations are compliant with U.S. federal and statutory requirements

• Leads U.S. benefits communication and open enrollment strategies across digital and employee-facing channels to improve understanding engagement utilization and decision-making.

• Prepares benefits materials recommendations renewal updates financial analyses and governance updates for leadership Benefits Committee and Board meetings as needed.

• Identifies opportunities to improve administration processes controls reporting risk management employee experience and broader Total Rewards priorities; performs other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrates and models H&Ps Core Values.

What you will need:

• Bachelors degree: Human Resources Accounting Finance or related field or 10 years experience in lieu of degree.

• 7 years of progressive U.S. benefits Total Rewards HR or related experience including health and welfare retirement leave wellbeing compliance plan design financial stewardship and employee experience.

• 5 years proven leadership and development of direct reports in a benefits or Total Rewards environment.

• Experience leading U.S. benefits initiatives from strategy and design through implementation including renewals open enrollment plan design changes vendor transitions compliance updates governance communications change management adoption and continued optimization.

• Experience managing U.S. benefits vendors brokers consultants carriers TPAs recordkeepers and administrators including renewals RFPs implementations service delivery performance and escalations.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits compliance including ERISA HIPAA ACA COBRA FMLA Sectionfilings nondiscrimination testing plan documents SPDs required notices fiduciary governance and related federal and state requirements.

• CEBS CBP SHRM or related U.S. benefits/HR credential preferred.

• Strong communication skills including clear recommendations renewal summaries financial analyses Benefits Committee materials Board updates and leadership briefings.

• Advanced financial and analytical skills including medical and pharmacy trend claims utilization stop-loss exposure contribution strategy retirement plan performance vendor fees ROI and plan value.

• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint required

• Experience with Workday Power BI AI benefits administration platforms carrier interfaces retirement systems leave platforms and digital communication tools preferred.

• Technology mindset with experience using systems automation analytics data feeds and digital tools to improve administration employee experience data quality and controls.

• Ability to measure plan effectiveness claims and utilization trends employee engagement vendor performance risks opportunities and strategic adjustments.

• Strategic leadership examples include annual benefits strategy medical or pharmacy plan redesign contribution strategy 401(k) and pension governance leave administration open enrollment modernization vendor performance and digital employee support.

What we offer:

At H&P our commitment to our people is at the forefront and that includes benefits that provide employees a sense of health and financial security. We know that life continues outside of employment and actively caring of our people is our priority.

• Flexible Spending or Health Savings Accounts

• 401k match

• Paid Leave Plans

• Parental & Adoption Benefits

• Disability Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program

• Educational Assistance

• Learning & Development Opportunities

• Flex-scheduling available for qualifying positions to achieve work-life integration

• Comprehensive medical dental vision and life insurance

The job level and associated compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidates experience qualifications and alignment with the roles requirements. Final compensation for this role may vary depending on individual factors.

H&P is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity gender expression veteran status or disability.

Thank you for your interest in joining our team!