[Hiring] HR Benefits & Leave Partner @Pyrotek

Role Description

The HR Benefits & Leave Partner will bring expertise, empathy, and strategic thinking to the way we support our people. This is a remote-based HR role with a strong focus on U.S. benefits and leave administration, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability
• FMLA, STD, LTD, paid leave programs
• Regulatory compliance

You'll serve as a trusted resource for team members and leaders while partnering with HR leadership to evaluate programs, identify opportunities, manage risk, control costs, and create a better employee experience.

What You'll Own:

Benefits & Leave

• Manage the administration of U.S. employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability.
• Lead administration of leave programs, including FMLA, STD, and LTD leaves of absence.
• Advise employees on benefit eligibility, leave requirements, and related questions.
• Develop clear, engaging benefits and leave communications, including FAQs, notifications, presentations, orientations, and benefit materials.
• Evaluate existing benefits, leave policies, and wellness programs and recommend improvements to HR leadership.
• Analyze self-insured medical plan costs and identify opportunities for employee engagement and cost containment.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to address benefits and leave questions and concerns.

Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure benefits and leave programs comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Maintain working knowledge of ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, paid leave laws, and applicable IRS reporting requirements.
• Complete required census, auditing, reporting, and compliance activities.
• Stay current on changing regulations and help minimize organizational risk.

HR Business Partnership

• Build effective relationships with employees, leaders, and HR colleagues across the organization.
• Provide HR guidance and interpretation on employee relations matters when needed.
• Support fair, consistent, and legally compliant people practices.
• Participate in HR projects and initiatives focused on employee engagement, satisfaction, productivity, and retention.
• Support onboarding, benefits enrollment, payroll processes, employee separations, and other HR activities as needed.
• Provide management training and coaching on a variety of people-related topics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, plus 5+ years of HR experience, preferably with a strong concentration in benefits and leave administration — or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of benefits and leave administration.
• Experience with self-insured medical plans is preferred.
• Strong understanding of applicable benefits and leave regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with HRIS, benefits systems, and Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Ability to explain complex benefits and leave requirements in a way employees and managers can understand.
• Exceptional confidentiality, judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and confidently figure things out in a dynamic environment.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, influence decisions, and drive positive change.

Requirements

• Preferred Certifications: SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), or another benefits-related certification.
• Remote — with an important location requirement.
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of these Pyrotek locations: Cortland, NY; Sanborn, NY; Salisbury, NC; Aurora, OH.
• Domestic travel of up to 20% is required.

Benefits

• The minimum and maximum salary range for this full-time position is $79,122 - $98,902 + benefits.
• Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
• Individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.
• Compensation details listed reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits.