Sr Benefits Analyst - Union Compliance

Honeywell•Charlotte, NC

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Benefits Analyst to lead compliance efforts in the Union Reporting space. This role requires a deep understanding of union agreements, reporting requirements, and payment processes, with a focus on identifying process gaps and ensuring timely compliance to avoid legal and financial repercussions. The ideal candidate will drive improvements in existing processes, maintain comprehensive compliance calendars and carry out audits to ensure 100% adherence, and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders. You will report directly to our Benefits Director and you will work out of our Charlotte, NC location on a Hybrid work schedule.

Requirements

5 plus years of experience in HR compliance and or/ paralegal role
Experience with union compliance
Project management experience, including excellent planning, time management, decision making and organizational skills.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present to senior leadership and engage stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Office Tools, HR information systems, and reporting tools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree
Experience with managing union reporting and remittances
Strong analytical / problem-solving skills with ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
Exposure to difficult or complex projects while managing multiple priorities.
Ability to influence stakeholders and inspire change.
M&A experience

Responsibilities

Union Agreement Expertise: Thorough understanding of union agreements related to reporting, payments, remittances, due dates, and implications of non-compliance such as penalties and legal actions
Communicate and keep stakeholders aware of implications of delays or reporting inaccuracies
Process Improvement: Analyze existing union reporting / remittance processes to identify gaps and inefficiencies
Collaborate closely with process task owners to implement corrective actions and optimize compliance workflows – drive system and process corrections as needed
Compliance Calendar Management: Maintain and oversee a comprehensive calendar of all union-related compliance activities, including deadlines for reporting and payments; upkeep taking into consideration all M&As
Drive strict adherence to compliance deadlines through regular audits; execute actions to resolve observations; leverage ServiceNow to track
Performance Reporting: Create and publish regular scorecards and dashboards for Leadership with updated status, risks, issues, and mitigation strategies related to union compliance
Stakeholder Engagement: Act as primary point of contact for union agreements and compliance related inquiries
Manage stakeholders (Payroll, Benefits, HR, Legal, Finance) to drive compliance strategies
Manage notices, letters and other enquiries from statutory authorities regarding union compliance – partner with relevant stakeholders to quickly determine appropriate resolution action plan and aggressively drive closure actions.
Provide regular status updates to stakeholders / leadership
Vendor management
Liaise with vendors through respective internal functions / teams.
Hold vendors accountable
Advise vendor scope / contract changes required to ensure adequate support / commitment in areas related to union compliance