Sr Benefits Analyst

The Doe Run Company•Maryland Heights, MO

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Doe Run Company is seeking a Sr Benefits Analyst to administer benefit communications, eligibility, reporting, billing, and compliance for various benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and retirement plans. This position is based out of the Corporate Office in St. Louis, MO. The Doe Run Company is a privately held natural resources company with a 160-year history, dedicated to environmentally responsible mineral and metal production. This position offers a competitive base pay and is eligible for the Company variable pay (bonus) plan. Benefits start on the first day and include insurance, paid time off, and various customer discount programs.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in benefits or human resources, of which at least 3 years are directing and supporting employee benefit programs.
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG), or other HR Systems.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Detail- and results-oriented.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey information and provide assistance to employees and retirees.
Ability to appropriately handle confidential information.
Knowledge of laws related to benefits, confidentiality, and Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, preferred.
May consider high school diploma (or equivalent) and equivalent experience in human resources.

Responsibilities

Conduct benefit presentations for new hires and open enrollment.
Field questions from division human resources staff, employees, and retirees regarding benefits claims and issues.
Perform quality checks of benefits-related data and provide data entry & audit support.
Conduct scheduled and ad hoc data tracking and reporting as needed (examples include, but are not limited to GRI, AAP, accrual calculations, etc.).
Reviews 401(k) deferral loan transactions and maintains retirement records.
Responsible for compliance and reporting activities, including the annual audits, ADP testing, PCORI fee, Form 5500s, and other duties pertaining to compliance and reporting as required.
Oversee the benefit vendor invoice process, complete monthly benefit expense closing, and work with the broker and finance to provide regular benefits cost reporting.
Assist with the set-up and administration of benefit plans in BSwift and UKG.
Assist with administering the employee leave program, including interacting with employees on leave requests.
Assist in the annual base pay and variable pay process, including salary survey participation, annual merit process, and hourly rate tables.
Completes tasks in a safe and environmentally compliant manner by following EHS (environmental, health, and safety) policies, procedures, and best practices; support and assist peers in working in a safe, compliant manner; report unsafe acts or conditions, incidents, and deviations; and provide feedback to support continuous improvement in EHS performance.
Other duties as assigned.