Who We Are:
Do you want to work for a company named to the Best Places to Work in Rubber and Plastics? Zeon Chemicals is the leading developer and supplier of innovative polymers, including synthetic elastomers and specialty chemicals and other selected products used in countless applications worldwide. We develop superior elastomers for the hottest parts of automotive engines, polymers for longer lasting laser printer rolls, and synthetic rubber to survive oil wells' most aggressive fluids.
Our team is outstanding at what they do, and we enjoy a great company culture and work environment. This combination truly makes us a best place to work!
Purpose:
This position supports and assists the Benefits Department in administration of employee benefit plans (medical/dental/vision/life/LTD, etc.), retiree benefit plans, and 401(k) plans, as well as assisting in a variety of other human resources support functions.
Job Functions/Accountabilities:
Welfare Plans:
- General point of contact for employees regarding questions or concerns with any employee benefit plan.
- Responsible for day to day administering of welfare plans (medical, life, LTD, etc.), billing and monitoring weekly /monthly electronic transmissions.
- Assist with updating benefit enrollment materials, HRIS tasks related to benefit enrollment and in preparing annual Open Enrollment processes, plans, and materials.
- Assist with benefit changes due to life events, such as marriage, divorce, or birth.
- Monitor Zeon's Retiree Medical and comply with internal and external accounting requests on Retiree projected costs, IBNR, and other post-employment benefit reports.
- Prepare accurate and timely COBRA paperwork company wide.
- Coordinate all benefit related activities and tasks for new hires, including ensuring enrollment and all follow up communication.
- Review elections for, and then communicate to specific employees about, any necessary additional benefit related steps, such as needing an EOI form or signing up for a Health Savings Account.
- Work with Payroll to ensure seamless transition of benefit information to payroll, including providing: 1. master list of all Open Enrollment Elections and payroll deductions, 2. Life Insurance amounts for GTL, 3. 401(k) Non-Elective contribution changes, 4. and any other requested information.
- Process wellness reimbursements, administer scholarship program, and process biweekly HSA and FSA payments. Keep up with the administration of other policies as needed.
- Keep all required Business Associate Agreements updated and on file.
- Assist in any current or future wellness programs.
Retirement Plans - 401(k) and other Retiree related tasks:
- Conduct data entry for various calculations and paperwork, including retiree medical calculations and paperwork.
- Work closely with retiring employees to ensure accurate benefit enrollment, paperwork completion and necessary communication of future benefit changes (post-Medicare eligibility).
- Prepare requested files for audits and return files upon audit completion.
- Audit various reports for accuracy.
- Promote educational opportunities.
Employee Communications:
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills with employees to ensure appropriate, timely and accurate responses to inquiries and needs.
- Develop and implement suggestions to improve employee communications and processes for employees.
- Look for opportunities to drive employee interest in and use the ZCLP HR intranet site by increasing its value and worth.
- Manage benefit information on the Zeon Intranet.
HR Work Processes:
- Seek ways and make suggestions for HR to be innovative and more efficient.
- Look for opportunities to utilize our systems to the fullest to improve HR workflow and processes. Look for ways to improve Zeon onboarding process.
- Support Merit Increase process as requested by the Total Rewards Manager.
- Seek ways to promote innovative and efficient HR workflows, processes, and wellness campaigns.
- Produce various confidential reports for necessary vendors, Human Resources and department managers.
- Assist in headcount tracking and planning in conjunction with completion of monthly organizational charts.
- Apply a high level of skills in Excel and Word to streamline HR's tasks, provide a deeper level of data analysis, and ensure project accuracy.
Other HR Support Functions:
- Plan and execute annual events including employee family event, flu shots, retiree breakfast, and any other events that may come up.
- Invoice entry for all of HR
- Work with purchasing and accounting as needed to ensure all processes, from vendor set up to invoice payments, are done accurately and timely
- Assist in administrative tasks as needed/requested
- Coordinate safety shoe and glasses reimbursements and vouchers
- Manage onsite gym
Qualifications:
Education and Certifications:
- Associate’s degree in related field required.
- Experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
Experience:
- 5 years in Benefits Administration or a similar function, required.
Special Qualifications:
- Must have good working knowledge and/or high proven ability to learn company software packages.
- HRIS software experience a plus.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite with advanced working knowledge of Excel required.
- Must be able to handle confidential information in a professional manner
Benefits:
Zeon employees enjoy growth opportunities as well as a highly competitive salary and benefits program.
Zeon Chemicals does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
