Manager Benefits (Relocation and Retirement)

BNSF Railway•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resource & Medical Department at BNSF Railway is focused on recruiting top talent, fostering employee development, and ensuring employee health and well-being. This full-time position, reporting to the General Director of Retirement & Financial Benefits and based in Fort Worth, TX, involves overseeing the employee relocation program as its primary responsibility. It also includes managing one union pension plan, three international retirement plans, and the employee stock purchase plan. The role requires direct administration of certain programs and oversight of vendor-supported administration through strong partnerships, effective communications, and sound compliance practices. Travel is minimal, and daily work is conducted in an indoor office environment. For certain positions, including this one, employees can work one day per week remotely. Our leaders also foster a culture that values work-life balance and flexibility when life happens.

Requirements

Able to work in the US without company sponsorship now AND in the future.
Minimum of five years of experience in human resources or a related field.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including use of formulas, and data analysis.
Intermediate project management skills.
Experience working with databases or data systems, including the ability to navigate and review information.
Willingness to develop subject-matter expertise in the BNSF relocation program and BNSF retirement plans.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related degree preferred.
Three years of experience in vendor management or project management.
Two years of experience managing relocations, real‑estate, or related experience.
Two years of experience with benefit plan (any type) strategy, including exposure to program design, operational decision‑making, or continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong project management experience or formal training.
Basic understanding of ERISA.
Basic understanding of DOL Form 5500 filings or similar compliance filings.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain strong vendor relationships for the relocation program strategy and administration vendor, pension administration vendors, Employee Stock Purchase Plan vendor, and QDRO and POA vendors.
Partner closely with internal stakeholders across multiple BNSF departments in support of the relocation program and other plans and programs.
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities related to administrative processes and operational practices.
Research, investigate, and resolve complex issues, escalating or partnering as appropriate.
Coordinate and manage the completion of required annual compliance filings for the programs and plans administered.
Lead and support the coordination and development of communications related to the programs and plans.
Manage vendor agreements, including contract oversight, performance monitoring, issue resolution, and invoice review.
Provide back-up support, as needed, for similar administrative work related to the 401(k) and other pension plans.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
Industry-leading 401(k)
Renowned Railroad Retirement program
Robust health care options for you and your dependents (including domestic partners), including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, mental health, cancer support, and high-quality care network options.
Health care spending accounts (HSA) with employer contributions
Life and disability insurance, provided at no cost.
Family benefits including parental, pediatric and family building support, adoption and surrogacy reimbursement
Dependent care spending account (with employer match).
Access to discounts on travel, gym memberships, counseling services and wellness support.
Annual bonus (Incentive Compensation Program)
Generous leave / time off policies.