Benefits Specialist at PLZ Aeroscience Corporation in Downers Grove, Illinois

Job Description:

PLZ is committed to product stewardship and innovation, strong ethical standards, sustainable operations and most importantly, the development of our people. Whether at our manufacturing facilities or corporate headquarters, PLZ prioritizes health and safety, and offers you the support you need to create the career you want, through engagement, equity and inclusion, and opportunity.

From household cleaning solutions to personal care products, and food to automotive lubricants, PLZ produces more than 2,500 different aerosol and liquid products in our facilities across the continent. We know that being the partner of choice for our clients starts with being the partner of choice for our employees. Learn more at www.plzcorp.com/careers or visit https://youtu.be/XYNIFpLQIJY

The Benefits Specialist will manage the day-to-day administration of various employee benefit plans, such as life, health, dental, vision, disability insurance, leave management plans and retirement plans. Work closely with both local HR and corporate payroll to ensure complete linkage between benefits and payroll.

Key Responsibility:

• Provide employee assistance with benefit inquiries in a timely and complete manner.


• Perform new hire benefits enrollment orientation.


• Reviews benefit program enrollments/deductions for accuracy and compliance.


• Reconcile and pay monthly benefit vendor billing.


• Troubleshoot and resolves problems related to the plans, eligibility, enrollment, systems, etc.


• Reviews benefit file feeds to ensure accuracy and completeness of data, identifying and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.


• Provides support during Open Enrollment including coordinating with external benefits broker, activity timelines, training, and communications materials.


• Assist in development of benefit education programs for benefit programs.


• Reviews status of those on leave of absence, manages


• Performs other job-related duties as assigned within benefits as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or Finance or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.


• 2+ years of experience in benefits administration.


• Experience working with FMLA, ADA, Affordable Care Act (ACA), federal and state laws regarding benefits (i.e., COBRA, ERISA, Section 125), strong knowledge of health and welfare benefits.


• Strong analytical skills and proficiency Excel.


• UKG experience a plus.


• PlanSource experience a plus.


• Attention to detail - Diligently pays attention to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.


• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.


• Professional skills and Knowledge - Knowledge of job duties, latest technologies and processes used in field. Operates ethically and with integrity that is consistent with PLZ Core Values


• Customer-centric who can collaborate as a team member and work independently.


• Inquisitive - Asks questions when unknown or abnormal situations are identified. Probes for answers/solutions until questions are understood and addressed.


• Dependability - Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work, achieving results with little oversight.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

PLZ Corp offers a robust suite of benefits including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits.


• Company paid Life and Short-Term disability.


• Voluntary benefits including additional life, disability, and hospital/accident insurance.


• 401k & company provided match.


• Paid Time Off


• Bonus incentive programs (Note, bonuses are subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.