[Hiring] Benefits and Leave Specialist @Enviri Corporation

Role Description

This is an individual contributor role with a primary focus on administering U.S. health & welfare programs and leaves of absence processes. This individual will work closely with Human Resources and Payroll to drive consistency and compliance in all benefit and leave-related matters.

Working with the Benefits leader, you will analyze current and proposed benefits programs for alignment with Enviri’s Total Rewards philosophy, market competitiveness, compliance with applicable regulatory and legislative requirements and for cost effectiveness.

You will be the primary liaison for employees in all divisions and corporate personnel, including the HR team, regarding escalated member issues (eligibility, coverage, claims, etc.). You'll work with vendor partners to ensure resolution of eligibility and claim issues, prepare accounting as needed for vendor remittance and reconcile employee contributions and partner with Payroll, HRIS and division HR teams to ensure smooth operation of plans and value-added employee experience.

This position will review and administer leave requests, including but not limited to Short- and Long-Term Disability, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Parental Bonding Leave. You will provide assistance to and partner with vendor management, employees, human resources and business operations, develop and maintain various leave administration databases and spreadsheets, and track compliance and generate reports as requested.

This position may assist with and/or lead special projects as directed, and may prepare communication materials and conduct employee meetings/orientations for division HR teams as needed.

This is a remote position. Candidates must be based in the U.S. and able to work U.S. Eastern Time business hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• Five or more years of progressive experience administering employee health and wellness benefit plans and leave administration.
• Leave Administration regulations and processes with emphasis on FMLA administration and multi-state paid leave laws.
• Benefit experience in large, public company to include self-insured/self-funded plans.
• Experience with stoploss insurance, ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and other legislative and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with retirement plans and collective bargaining agreements.
• Highly effective verbal and written communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain confidential information at all times.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions.
• Ability to manage numerous initiatives to meet deadlines and to deliver high-quality outputs including the ability to re-order work and priorities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret benefit plan documents, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write benefit communications, reports, business correspondence, and procedure documents in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from plan participants including active employees and retirees, as well as their dependents/beneficiaries and our vendor partners.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts to correct payroll deductions, invoices, and claims costs.
• Ability to solve problems and partner effectively with internal and external teams.

Requirements

• Experience with annual plan audits and 5500 preparation and filings.
• Experience in developing SPDs, Plan Documents, WPDs, etc.
• Experience with high-deductible medical plans with HSA/HRA a plus.
• Experience with defined benefit pension and defined contribution retirement plans a plus.

Benefits

• We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or genetics.
• This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.