Covia is a leading supplier of minerals and material solutions to the industrial and energy markets. The formation of Covia in 2018 is the most recent of many significant milestones in our shared history. Built from the merging of Fairmount Santrol and Unimin Corporation, Covia’s rich legacy includes many achievements across industries and capital success through partnership. Our ability to deliver the right product, to the right place, at the right time, is unmatched. Just as strong is our commitment to building partnerships that help our customers succeed.

Quality and innovation are at the foundation of Covia; but our real strength is our people. Covia employs a diverse and highly-skilled team of professionals to convert natural minerals into engineered solutions for our customers. Every member of our team has a valuable opportunity to help shape our future and make a positive impact on the world around us through our commitment to the locations where we live and work.

Covia is looking for a dynamic BENEFITS COORDINATOR who will have a positive impact on the BENEFITS team at its OTTAWA, IL location.  The Benefits Coordinator will perform a variety of responsibilities for all domestic and Canadian health and welfare, and retirement programs.  This position must proactively develop and maintain technical knowledge in benefits, and up to date on current trends and best practices.

THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Conducts new hire and open enrollment orientations, including remote locations.
• Counsel and serve as a liaison to employees on various benefits plans, plan changes, and benefits claim issues.
• Serves as subject matter expert and point of contact to HR Business Partners. This includes providing training and support on benefit plan offerings.
• Approves employee enrollments in benefits and EOI in HCM system, while auditing necessary documentation.
• Coordinate all COBRA administrative tasks and activities, including notifications to vendor and reporting requirements on timely reporting.
• Assist in all aspects of the annual open enrollment process, including preparing employee communication materials. Must work with internal and external resources to identify optimal media, creating specific, compelling and accurate employee plan materials. 
• Manage leave management programs and administration (STD, LTD, FMLA) with third party carrier.
• Generate benefit invoices from HCM and carrier websites, ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices.
• Prepare and analyze monthly reports for ACA, conduct data audits with ACA reporting and rectify discrepancies and ensure compliance.
• Assures processes and procedures are in place to capture and maintain consistent and accurate benefits data, including auditing and reporting.
• Lead the administration of defined benefit pension and defined contribution (401k) plans ensuring compliance with ERISA and other laws and regulations.
• Lead compliance activities of plan audits, preparation of 5500 filings, and non-discrimination testing.
• Oversee timely distribution of all required annual notices (SBC’s, SAR, AFN, SPD’s)

THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

• Problem Solving
• Written Communication
• Quality Decision Making
• Learning on the Fly
• Strong Work Ethic

THE SUCCESSFUL INCUMBENT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-5 years HR/Benefits experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Time management skills and ability to work independently as well as a team
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, emphasis in Excel, and preferred knowledge of UltiPro HCM/Payroll
• Knowledge and understanding of benefits laws and legal compliance (i.e. FMLA, ERISA, ACA)

BENEFITS:

• Excellent healthcare benefits including medical, dental and vision
• 401K with company matching and fixed annual contributions
• Vacation + Paid Holidays
• Disability, Life / AD&D, and Long Term Care Insurances
• Employee Assistance Program

At Covia, we strive for and support a diverse workforce as we firmly believe this lays the foundation of our success.  Our compelling culture supports inclusion, individuality and respect within the workplace.  We are committed to providing employment opportunities to the most qualified candidate based on work-related factors and without regard to non-work-related factors including race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or military service or reserve or veteran status.

The organization offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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NO RECRUITER INQUIRIES PLEASE.  All other inquiries should be directed to the Talent Acquisition team.

Required Skills Required Experience

• Personal Computer knowledge
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Electrical Circuit concepts.
• Software concepts.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.