[Hiring] Benefits Analyst III @Calderys

Role Description

The Benefits Analyst III is responsible for administration and compliance of HWI’s health and welfare benefit programs worldwide, including assisting in the development and execution of the HWI’s benefit strategy. This position provides daily support to employees, retirees and vendors by answering questions, researching solutions and interpreting benefit policies.

• Coordinate and administer the day-to-day activities of the HWI's health and welfare programs worldwide.
• Facilitate employee engagement and provide employee/retiree customer service related to benefit questions, life events, and benefit enrollments.
• Act as liaison between the Company and its third-party employee benefit administrators, insurers, record keepers, consultants, and related vendors.
• Work with Director to ensure compliance with appropriate laws and regulations and complete necessary filings, including SPD's, Plan Documents, and annual 5500 reports.
• Facilitate open enrollment and re-enrollment across benefit lines as appropriate.
• Assist with strategic development of health and welfare programs including development, implementation, administration, and employee communications.
• Determine health & welfare benefit best practices by benchmarking, researching industry trends, tracking legislation, and estimating impact.
• Develop and maintain employee communication tools that communicate the value of the Company’s health and welfare plans.
• Ensure consultants provide effective financial tracking and reporting, analyze variances, and initiate corrective action.
• Provide management with necessary information for effective decision-making regarding worldwide benefit programs.
• Develop reports and maintain performance metrics to ensure continuous process improvement.
• Implement and standardize process improvements in benefits functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years progressive experience in corporate employee benefits administration.
• Demonstrated health and welfare benefit and technical knowledge; defined contribution and benefit knowledge a plus.
• Knowledge, understanding, and application of U.S. and Canadian benefit laws, ERISA, FMLA, ACA, etc. required; international benefit experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation planning and delivery.
• Team building and problem-solving skills.
• Strong desire to be held accountable for results.
• High energy and results-oriented to achieve departmental goals.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated financial knowledge to prepare and present appropriate reports to management.
• Comprehensive understanding of health and welfare benefits plan development, implementation, administration, and related regulatory compliance requirements.
• Exceptional organizational, negotiation, collaboration, and communication skills to effectively interact with staff, employees/retirees, colleagues, vendors, and consultants.
• Proficient skill in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; PeopleSoft experience a plus.

Requirements

• Physical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time sitting, speaking/hearing; 1/3 to 2/3 of time using hands and fingers; and less than 1/3 of time standing, walking, and/or reaching.
• Lifting: Requires lifting up to 25 pounds less than 1/3 of time.
• Vision: Requires accurate close and distance vision and the ability to focus.
• Environment: Requires more than 2/3 of time in an office setting.
• Noise: Requires working in quiet conditions.