Payroll​/Benefits Associate II

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low‑carbon, digital world.

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low‑carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,500 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

The Employee Benefits Associate is responsible for the day‑to‑day administration, coordination, and communication of the organization’s employee benefit programs for hourly, salaried, and executive employees. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations, and serves as a primary point of contact for benefit enrollment for employees, benefit carriers, and internal partners.

• Administer all benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental plans.
• Maintain accurate employee benefit records in HRIS and carrier systems.
• Process qualifying life event changes in accordance with plan rules and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate COBRA notifications and work directly with COBRA administrators to ensure compliance.

Employee Support & Communication

• Serve as the first tier resource for employee benefit questions, providing clear guidance on plan options, eligibility, and processes.
• Support Associate Total Rewards Manager with new hire benefit orientations, ensuring employees understand available benefits and enrollment timelines.
• Assist employees with claim issues by liaising with carriers and advocating for timely resolution.
• Support the Associate Total Rewards Manager with the annual open enrollment process, including timelines, communications, system setup, and employee support.
• Partner with carriers, vendors, and internal teams to ensure a smooth and accurate enrollment experience.

• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations, including ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and Section 125 requirements.
• Prepare and support regulatory filings, including ACA 1094/1095 reporting.
• Conduct regular audits of benefit enrollments to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain required plan documents, notices, and compliance records.
• Serve as a liaison with benefit plan carriers and third‑party administrators.
• Assist with carrier file feeds, discrepancy reporting, eligibility updates, and issue resolution.
• Support annual plan renewals and benefit changes by gathering data and coordinating communications.

HRIS, Reporting & Data Management

• Run and analyze benefit‑related reports for audits, compliance, and internal use.
• Maintain data integrity across HRIS, payroll, and carrier systems.
• Support payroll with benefit deduction setup, corrections, and reconciliation.

Administrative Support & Projects

• Assist the Associate…