TSAM - Benefits and Retirement Analyst

Tosoh America is a dynamic holding company with a growing corporate culture that provides centralized services for Tosoh Group companies in North America and beyond. In addition to integrating the corporate activities of its subsidiaries, this regional headquarters is working to expand Tosoh's business lines and operational capabilities within North America. For more information, please visit us at https://www.tosohamerica.com/

Position Charter:

The Benefits Analyst specializes in human resources at the professional level, and carries out responsibilities in benefits, administering and advising employees and management on the interpretation of benefit policies, programs, and procedures. This position will ensure that benefits programs are carried out in accordance with the company's policies and procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

- Coordinates the administration of employee benefits programs, such as group medical coverage, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, dental and vision insurance, group life insurance, 401(k), and other benefits.

- Ensures that benefit programs are carried out in accordance with company's policies and procedures.

- Evaluates services, coverage, and options to determine that benefit programs are meeting the needs of the organization.

- Analyzes existing benefits policies of organization, and prevailing practices among similar organizations, to establish competitive benefits programs.

- Performs administrative work involved in the benefit functions and maintains related records.

- Verifies, audits, and prepares the calculation of the monthly premium statements for all group insurance policies, and submits to Finance for payment. Resolves administrative problems with the carrier representatives, as needed.

- Examines, assesses, and combines data to provide information on benefits and group insurance programs and utilization.

- Ensures compliance with COBRA, HIPAA and ERISA provisions.

- Assists the Director of Human Resources in obtaining statistics and information in renewal process of any health, life and retirement plans that benefit the company.

- Ensures distribution of required employee notices.

- Assists with coordination of FMLA, ADA, and leave of absences to ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and company standards.

- Recommends benefits plan changes to management and may assist in selection of carriers.

- Assists in the preparation and distribution of employee benefits booklets and other employee benefits communications.

- Consults with and advises employees on eligibility, provisions, and other matters related to benefits.

- Oversees annual employee census for use in review and selection of insurance and benefit providers.

- Other duties as assigned.

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resource Management, or a related field of study, required.

Skills and Qualifications:

- At least 5 years demonstrated Benefits administration experience, required.

- Demonstrated experience administering benefits in Self-Insured plan, preferred.

- Prior experience with benefit plan implementations and Open Enrollment strongly preferred.

- Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, workers' compensation, Medicare, OBRA, and Social Security and DOL requirements.

- Strong attention to detail, and demonstrated experience in data analytics, required.

- General working knowledge of all HR disciplines (HRIS, recruiting, compensation, learning, talent, and time tracking) is critical to success in this role.

- Ability and willingness to travel on occasion (5-10%)

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands of this job are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a primarily sedentary job that requires the ability to move to and from the desk and occasionally lift and/or move objects.