Employee Benefits Administrator at Plansee Holding in Towanda, PA

Employee Benefits Administrator Location: Towanda, PA, USA What makes us strong? Our employees in 50 countries worldwide – all working with passion to enable high-tech applications with our strong metals: tungsten and molybdenum. Our GTP site in Towanda PA specializes in recycling tungsten and manufacturing premium quality tungsten powders—the essential first step in producing high-performance materials for global applications. We proudly support the U.S. aerospace and defense sectors by supplying strategic resources critical to national security and advanced manufacturing. Join a highly motivated team in Towanda, USA, where local expertise meets the global knowledge and values of the Plansee Group. Position type: Exempt Position Overview: Manages all functions associated with the administration of the GTP/PGF-AM employee benefit program. This position coordinates and manages all aspects of employee benefits, to include, but not limited to: health insurance, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending account plans, retirement and savings plans. Ensures compliance with and reporting requirements as mandated by state and federal laws. Maintain positive relationships with all internal and external customers. Responsibilities Would Include: Manage and schedule employee benefits enrollment. Provide direction to the Human Resources and Finance staff responsible for processing employee benefit transactions. Coordinate and correspond with various internal and external customers, such as agencies and benefit plan administrators (external); directors, managers, departments and staff (internal). Maintain in-depth knowledge and expertise in employee benefits services, makes recommendations on pending legislative actions regarding benefits, conduct benefits research, responds to benefits issues, and answers benefits queries. Analyze the flow of employee benefits data and develops internal procedures, guidance, and training for staff to facilitate the timely and accurate update of employee information and benefits records. Identify necessary changes in business processes to ensure efficient and accurate workflow and the best utilization of system capabilities in order to fit the business needs. Works with HR and Finance staff to develop and implement improved processes. Administer and manage employee benefits plan, to include, but not limited to health, dental, and vision plans, premium rates, short-term/long-term disability, retirement and savings plans. Ensure compliance with Federal and State laws, including, but not limited to Affordable Care Act, Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPPA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), etc. Responds to employee questions regarding health insurance benefits and assists employees in resolving claims issues. Identifies changing systems needs due to legal or contractual changes affecting benefits. Researches and evaluates complex human resource and employee benefit issues; develops effective solutions and options; develops costing and implementation proposals. Develops and implements short and long-term work-plans and sets priorities. Preferred Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, or another related field 5-7 years’ experience in the Human Resources Experience with benefit administration and benefit programs a plus Professional work attitude . Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to problem solve and advise others on benefit related topics Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision and 401(k) Tuition reimbursement 24/7 Fitness Center Equal Employment Opportunity We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. In order to conform with U.S. government regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)3, or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Plansee Group USA