Central States Manufacturing, Inc Hiring for Human Resources Benefits Specialist at Remote Full Time

JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the implementation and administration of Central States benefits and wellness programs. Maintain and own benefits and leave of absence policies and procedures. Assists in the development of the overall market-competitive strategy and philosophy for benefits programs to help drive employee engagement.

JOB DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts benefits administration, provides research/benchmarking analysis, and wellness program development to ensure competitiveness and attractiveness to the job market. This includes medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, FSA, HSA, EAP, COBRA, and wellness.
• Maintains knowledge of benefits related laws, requirements, and government reporting regulations, ensuring company policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Develops and manages vendor relationships and benefits third party administrators for long-term benefit strategies as well as ongoing assessments and plan administration.
• Conducts Worker’s Compensation administration and return-to-work case management for work related injuries.
• Responsible for preparing and monitoring benefits budgets, auditing and paying benefits related invoices, and analyzing and reconciling variances.
• Designs new hire education and open enrollment materials related to all benefits programs and is responsible for employee benefits communications that promote education and compliance through multiple delivery channels.
• Works with employees and/or vendors to research, escalate, and resolve issues, claims, and eligibility.
• Responsible for the maintenance, development, implementation, and deployment of benefits and Leave of Absence related policies, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Current HRIS system: Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG), formerly known as Ultimate Software (UltiPro).
• Ownership of the HRIS Benefits modules – testing, set-up, implementation, training, compliance, and maintenance.
• Responsible for Open Enrollment and Life Event administration, implementation of benefit configuration changes, rate updates, system upgrades, etc. Coordinates changes within Payroll.
• Manages year-end HRIS processes and reporting related to benefits.
• Utilizes Cognos Analytics Business Intelligence reporting software to create, abstract, analyze, and audit benefits related data.
• Maintains the confidentiality of any information encountered.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience ensuring functional knowledge of Employee Benefits administration and processes (compensation, benefits, payroll, HRIS, etc.).
• Five or more years of progressive benefits management and leave of absence administration experience required.
• Strong organizational, planning, strategic thinking, prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of all relevant federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefits programs and human resources, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, HIPAA etc.
• Proficient HRIS knowledge and experience with implementation of HR software solutions.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ultimate Software (UltiPro) experience preferred.
• Cognos Analytics Business Intelligence experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High standard of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and adhere to strict deadlines.
• This is a safety sensitive position.
• Consistently exhibits and displays the company’s values of “Own It. Can Do. Act in Love.”
• Own It – Commitment to customer, the company, and each other
• Can Do – Pursuing continuous improvement
• Act in Love – Treating others with humility, respectfulness, kindness, honesty, patience, and self-control

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 – $78,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Supplemental pay types:

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired salary?
• Do you currently, or will you in the future, require sponsorship to work in the US?
• Have you ever been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor, or pled guilty or no contest to felony or misdemeanor charges in either state or federal court? A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to employment. For purposes of this application, the word “convicted” should be read to include any instances in which you sought to have a plea taken under advisement, or received deferred adjudication or a continuation, suspension, or stay of the prayer for judgement. Do not answer “Yes” if the conviction has been annulled, expunged, sealed, or pardoned. If “Yes,” please explain.

Work Location: Remote