Occidental
ERISA Attorney/Employee Benefits Counsel
Occidental, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
ERISA Attorney/Employee Benefits Counsel
Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information. The ERISA Attorney/Employee Benefits Counsel will be part of the Compensation and Benefits group based in Houston, TX. Key Responsibilities · Strong understanding of ERISA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), COBRA, HIPAA, and other relevant federal and state regulations. · Work with Human Resources on benefits strategy, design, administration and compliance for a broad range of employee benefit plans including medical (active and retiree), severance, fringe benefit and various health and welfare plans. · Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. · Experience with ERISA plan governance requirements. · Draft and review welfare benefit plans and amendments, advise on participant communications, update Summary Plan Descriptions and participant disclosures, monitor plan filings, and ensure appropriate government reporting. · Advise on Plan interpretation to respond to questions and claims. · Provide legal advice on internal benefits claims/appeals. · Review and negotiate benefits vendor contracts. · Assess legal risk and make recommendations to management. · Engage outside benefits counsel in an effective and cost-effective manner.About the company
Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an American company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration in the United States, the Middle East, and Colombia as well as petrochemical manufacturing in the United States, Canada, and Chile.
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Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information. The ERISA Attorney/Employee Benefits Counsel will be part of the Compensation and Benefits group based in Houston, TX. Key Responsibilities · Strong understanding of ERISA, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), COBRA, HIPAA, and other relevant federal and state regulations. · Work with Human Resources on benefits strategy, design, administration and compliance for a broad range of employee benefit plans including medical (active and retiree), severance, fringe benefit and various health and welfare plans. · Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. · Experience with ERISA plan governance requirements. · Draft and review welfare benefit plans and amendments, advise on participant communications, update Summary Plan Descriptions and participant disclosures, monitor plan filings, and ensure appropriate government reporting. · Advise on Plan interpretation to respond to questions and claims. · Provide legal advice on internal benefits claims/appeals. · Review and negotiate benefits vendor contracts. · Assess legal risk and make recommendations to management. · Engage outside benefits counsel in an effective and cost-effective manner.About the company
Occidental Petroleum Corporation is an American company engaged in hydrocarbon exploration in the United States, the Middle East, and Colombia as well as petrochemical manufacturing in the United States, Canada, and Chile.
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