HR Business Partner - Benefits & Leave

About the role

The HR Business Partner - Benefits & Leave role at Pyrotek is designed to work remotely but requires candidates residing within a reasonable commuting distance of a Pyrotek location. This position supports the Corporate Office and manages USA benefits and leave administration, as well as other HR functions.

Responsibilities

• Manage the administration of Pyrotek benefit and leave programs, including coordinating the administration of employee benefit programs such as basic medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability programs.
• Analyze existing benefit and leave policies and practices, including wellness programs, and recommend any changes to HR leadership.
• Prepare and distribute effective written and verbal information to inform employees of policies and programs, such as letters, notifications, FAQs, benefit booklets, presentations, and orientations.
• Manage leave entitlement programs, including FMLA, STD, and LTD LOAs, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local legal requirements, including paid leave laws, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA.
• Ensure compliance of benefit and leave programs with all federal, state, and local legal requirements, including completing IRS/ACA census and auditing and reporting requirements.
• Analyze self-insured medical plan costs, recommend changes or innovative ideas that enhance employee engagement while managing cost containment.
• Consult with and advise employees on eligibility and other related matters.
• Assist HR Business Partners with related questions/concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, plus a minimum of five (5) years of HR experience, preferably with a concentration in benefits and leave administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with self-insured medical plans is preferred.
• Certification(s): SHRM-CP/PHR, SHRM-SCP/SPHR preferred. CBP from World@Work, or other benefit certification highly desirable.

Human Resources Skills

• Working knowledge of all aspects of Human Resources with a strong emphasis on benefits and leave administration.
• Possess the functional and technical skills necessary to guarantee a high level of accomplishment.
• Ability to convey and/or educate personnel on benefits and leave processes and requirements.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in the handling of all personal and legal information related to Pyrotek team members.
• Change Agent/Strategic: Courage to make, and influence others to make, difficult people decisions. Able to foster commitment to the shared mission and vision of Pyrotek. Ability to actively participate with management in developing and managing strategic goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to solicit and manage the development of innovative approaches to current and emerging business challenges, while taking into account strategic implications.

Computer/Applications Skills

• Proficient computer skills using a variety of office and HR/Benefit related software applications, including Microsoft Office Products, HRIS, and Application Tracking Systems.
• Strong Excel proficiency required.

Flexibility

• Exhibit flexibility in work schedule and perform beyond a normal workday.
• Ability to travel domestically, by land and air, up to 20%.