Senior Benefits & Payroll Specialist

Sumiriko Ohio Inc•Bluffton, OH

13h

About The Position

This role is responsible for developing, administering, and improving SRK-OH’s benefit plans, maintaining effective communication with benefit providers, and leading renewal activities. The position also ensures payroll procedures are effective, efficient, and accurate, and develops and manages wellness programs to improve associate health and well-being, all while implementing SRK-OH’s philosophies throughout the organization.

Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent training and experience (at least 5 years in a benefit-related role), coupled with a commitment to continue education
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently
Maintain effective communications with all associates, at all levels
Proficiency in basic computer functions

Nice To Haves

Associates at all levels must maintain their Roles and Responsibilities as outlined within SRK-OH’s policies and procedures to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO9001 and ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

Oversee entire Benefit program and continuously focus on benefit improvement ideas
Ensure benefit enrollment meetings for new Associates
Conduct Sentaku (Open Enrollment) meetings annually
Ensure benefit information is processed and entered correctly and provided in a timely manner to benefit providers
Monitor accuracy and timeliness of FMLA and Short-Term Disability claims
Manage compensation and payroll functions to ensure accurate payout of bonus pay programs
Provide necessary payroll reports to internal departments
Process Unemployment Claims
Conduct ADP system updates for associate profile data accuracy in both e-time and ADP
Conduct 401(k) enrollment meetings and oversee participation in Plan. Develop ways to increase participation and contribution levels
Lead the 401(k) Investment Policy Committee. Work closely with Plan Sponsor and Investment Advisor to ensure plan compliance
Provide 401(k) education to Associates, with focus on their financial well-being
Know and administer policies, procedures and practices. Understand and promote SRK-OH’s philosophies that Associates are our most valuable resource
Review and analyze benefit expenditures and utilization. Provide appropriate information to upper management
Utilize aggregate medical data to determine wellness direction and initiatives