Job Description

OVERVIEW     

This role in the Corporate Benefits team handles all aspects of the leave and absence programs for a business unit within Sun Chemical of 500 employees from initiation through closure, including FMLA, disability, worker’s compensation, parental leave, and military leave. Ensures processes are administered consistently in accordance with Company policies, collective bargaining agreements, and in compliance with HIPAA, privacy guidelines and federal and state employment laws.

Acts as liaison and is responsible for all communications between the employee, the employee’s manager, Human Resources, payroll, and external benefit/insurance vendors for leave requests, on-going status, return to work, and accommodations as needed. 

Prepares reports and statistical information regarding leave of absence utilization, hours, paid benefits, duration, etc. References HRIS, payroll, and leave tracking systems for information and updates.  

Leave Administration duties comprise 75% of the role.

Other responsibilities are:

1. Trains HR Generalists to provide forms and general responses to employee benefit inquiries in a Tier 1 capacity by leveraging technology and available resources (e.g. SharePoint, vendor websites or customer service centers, video conferencing, etc.). HR Generalists handle initial employee inquiries and direct employees to external vendors as appropriate.
2. Communicates business unit/division benefits to employees on second and third level (Tier 2/3) inquiries and ensures problem resolution, in coordination with the Corporate Benefits team. This may include all or part of the following: union/non-union medical/prescription drugs, dental, vision, disability, life, 401(k) savings plan, and voluntary benefits.
3. Drafts and releases employee communications to increase understanding and value of company benefits.
4. Works with the Corporate Benefits team on recordkeeping, auditing, and vendor management activities. May include preparing and reconciling group insurance records for reports, dependent audits, payroll contributions, etc.
5. Other duties as assigned.

OVERALL EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Minimum 3 years hands on leave administration experience. Strong knowledge of general leave policies, federal and state leave laws, sickness and accident programs, short term disability, long term disability, and FMLA.

At least 5-8 years working in a HR Benefits or Shared Services environment with a corporate employer, insurance carrier, or outsourcing company in benefits administration, analysis, and vendor management.  

COMPETENCIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

BS degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Finance or a related discipline. Strong experience in benefits administration/analysis in lieu of education will be considered. Current work with SAP SuccessFactors or similar systems as Sun Chemical expands HRIS capabilities and reporting throughout the organization is a definite plus.

Additionally:

·         Excellent customer service skills and attitude.

·         Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and accuracy.

·         Must be well organized, have ability to prioritize accordingly, and able to handle high volume of calls and paperwork.

·         Intermediate knowledge of MS Office, and working knowledge of SAP SuccessFactors and ADP Payroll is strongly preferred.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Company Description

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC group, is a leading producer of printing inks, coatings and supplies, pigments, polymers, liquid compounds, solid compounds, and application materials. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical has annual sales of more than $7.5 billion and over 20,000 employees supporting customers around the world.