Job Description

This is a hybrid role in Perrysburg, Ohio.

This position is accountable for the daily administration and support of various benefits to ensure compliance with O-I’s Guiding Principles, employee engagement and satisfaction, and regulatory compliance for employees in the US and Canada. Benefit program responsibilities may include: COBRA and HIPAA, active and retiree health and welfare programs, qualified and nonqualified pension plans, disability administration, new-hire orientations, voluntary programs, invoice and claim payment and reconciliation, invoicing/billing, absence management, and special projects.

Responsibilities:

• Assist HR community, active and retired employees, beneficiary populations and others (i.e. Finance, Legal, Vendors) with resolution of benefit related inquiries, issues, questions and concerns.
• Communicate policies and research plan participant issues.
• Monitor qualified pension plan payouts and distributions.
• Assist with administration of nonqualified pension plans
• Complete transactional enrollments and eligibility administration for NA health and welfare plans; eligibility file updates, open enrollment activities and orientation meetings.
• Assure proper administration of outsourced COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA and disability.
• Assist and finalize the administration of death claim process.
• Process and maintain enrollment records for active, COBRA and retiree populations.
• Provide timely and accurate entry and maintenance of member health plan documents including status changes, retirement, disability and qualified life event verifications.
• Assist with the annual benefit enrollment process including preparing employee communication and enrollment materials, vendor coordination and eligibility updates.
• Maintain knowledge base on current Employee Benefit trends, legislation and tax issues; coordinates implementation of mandated changes as needed.
• Assist with financial functions for health and welfare plans including process accounts receivable payments, benefit payments and deductions.
• Audit to ensure timely and accurate entry and maintenance of member health plan documents including status changes, retirement, disability and qualified life event verifications.
• Maintain paper, electronic, and project file organization.
• Follow and update documentation of policies, procedures, checklists and guidelines
• Additional duties as assigned.​​​​​​​

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent experience.
• Two (2) to five (5) years related benefits or employee benefit administration experience required.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, SECTION 125, HIPAA, PPACA, Medicare, Social Security and DOL requirements.
• Excellent verbal, written, and phone communication skills.
• Proficient at a user level in MS Word and Excel for Windows.
• HRIS experience preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and under general supervision.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Additional Information

Additional information

Salary Range: The expected salary range for this position is between $60,000 - $65,000 annually. Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are:

• 10 paid holidays each year

• Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage

• Perform Well-Being Program – earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan

• Wellness Incentive – earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan

• Group Life Insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance

• Weekly Disability Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans

• Employee Assistance Program

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine.

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at hr.recruiters@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.