Benefits Analyst

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

POSTION PURPOSE:

Responsible for the day-to-day service, administration, and analysis, of benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, ACA, 401(k), pension plans, COBRA and FMLA. Coordinate with benefit vendors, resolve escalated issues regarding eligibility, enrollment, and claims, oversee benefit systems, and manage the leave of absence process including disability claims and payments.

MAIN RESPONSIBLITIES:

· Subject matter expert for all leave of absences, disability, FMLA, ADA and State claims. Responsible for disability calculations, reporting, communications, and the management of the vendor.

· Administer various benefit programs which include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA plans, HSA accounts, commuter benefits, EAP, and the Company’s 3 pension plans.

· Point of contact for various benefit issues such as coverage, enrollment eligibility, family status changes, claims, and other benefit matters.

· Resolution of employee issues and data and vendor errors.

· Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefit processes.

· Manage premium payments and the reconciliation of various benefit premiums/claim payments.

· Audit records and benefits eligibility periodically.

· Assist with annual open enrollment projects.

· Develop and implement communication/education programs to enhance member knowledge, appreciation, and effective use of benefits.

· Maintain relationships with insurance carriers, consultants, actuaries, brokers, record keepers and third-party administrators.

· Assist with the administration of retirement plans (401(k) plans and pension plans)

· Assist with special projects.

· Gather health benefits information from a variety of sources for completion of benefit projects.

· Understanding of all applicable government laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels, which impact employee benefits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Accounting or Business Administration or relevant job experience.

· Minimum 4 years’ Corporate Benefits experience in an organization with 300+ employees

· Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

· Strong problem solving, organizational, analytical and time management skills.

· Strong customer service and communication skills (written and oral).

· Must have strong working knowledge with human resource information systems.

REQUIRED JOB COMPETENCIES

· Ability to deliver high-quality, accurate work with a focus on data, detail, and analysis.

· Independently identify tasks or projects that need to be completed.

· Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.