HR Business Partner - Benefits & Leave

Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials, and they are seeking an HR Business Partner - Benefits & Leave to manage USA benefits and leave administration. The role involves anticipating HR-related needs, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing integrated solutions that support the company's mission and culture.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the administration of Pyrotek benefit and leave programs, to include:
• Coordinating the administration of employee benefit programs, such as basic medical, dental, vision, group life and disability programs
• Analyzing existing benefit and leave policies and practices, including wellness programs among similar organizations, and recommending any changes to HR leadership
• Preparing and distributing effective written and verbal information to inform employees of policies and programs, including letters, notifications, FAQs, benefit booklets, presentations, and orientations
• Managing leave entitlement program, including FMLA, STD and LTD LOAs
• Ensuring compliance of benefit and leave programs with all federal, state and local legal requirements, including paid leave laws, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA and completion of all IRS/ACA census, and auditing and reporting requirements
• Analyzing self-insured medical plan costs, recommending changes or innovative ideas that enhance employee engagement while managing cost containment
• Consulting with and advising employees on eligibility and other related matters
• Assisting HR Business Partners with related questions/concerns

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of HR experience, preferably with a concentration in benefits and leave administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of all aspects of Human Resources with a strong emphasis on benefits and leave administration
• Possess the functional and technical skills, which guarantee a high level of accomplishment
• Ability to convey and/or educate personnel on benefits and leave processes and requirements
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in the handling of all personal and legal information related to Pyrotek team members
• Courage to make, and influence others to make, difficult people decisions
• Able to foster commitment to the shared mission and vision of Pyrotek
• Ability to actively participate with management in developing and managing strategic goals and objectives
• Demonstrated ability to solicit and manage the development of innovative approaches to current and emerging business challenges, while taking into account strategic implications
• Proficient computer skills using a variety of office and HR/Benefit related software applications, including Microsoft Office Products, HRIS and Application Tracking Systems
• Strong Excel proficiency required
• Exhibit flexibility in work schedule and perform beyond a normal workday
• Ability to travel domestically, by land and air, up to 20%
• Experience with self-insured medical plans
• Certification(s): SHRM-CP/PHR, SHRM-SCP/SPHR preferred
• CBP from World@Work, or other benefit certification highly desirable