Sr Supervisor

New Market Corporation, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is the parent company of Afton Chemical Corporation (Afton), Ethyl Corporation (Ethyl), American Pacific Corporation (AMPAC) and Calca Solutions (Calca).Afton is a leading manufacturer and marketer of performance enhancing fuel and lubricant additives with operations around the world.

Ethyl distributes gasoline performance additives throughout North America and provides terminal storage and distribution services from its Houston, Texas facility.

AMPAC is a U.S. manufacturer of specialty materials primarily used in solid rocket motors for the aerospace and defense industries.

Calca is the leading U.S. manufacturer of Ultra Pure and high purity hydrazine most notably used for in-space propulsion by satellites, space probes and other space vehicles. Calca’s hydrazine derivatives play a vital role in the manufacture of products used in agricultural, pharmaceutical, water treatment, and industrial applications.

Under limited direction, administer North America U.S. and Canada employee benefit plans, including health and welfare, savings, and pension plans. Responsibilities include benefits plan design, compliance, recommending plan changes or modifications, developing implementation strategies, preparing communications, and overseeing data and invoice administration.

• Provide support and counsel on company-sponsored health and welfare benefit programs to active employees and retirees.
• Oversee administration of short-term and long-term leave programs ensuring communication with appropriate parties, processing of claims and entry into the HRIS system.
• Administer savings plan administration and pension plans including non-discrimination testing, annual audits, Form 5500 filings, participant inquiries and annual communication requirements.
• Interface with benefit providers as necessary to resolve complex and/or complicated issues.
• Work with Benefits Service Advocate and Savings Plan recordkeeper to evaluate market trends, proposed changes in benefit programs, and recommend appropriate modifications to senior management.
• Oversee the process for monthly premium payments and direct bill for benefits.
• Administer the annual open enrollment process, including coordinating with HRIS to set up the open enrollment sessions, testing, training, and communication to employees about the process and explaining changes or enhancements to the health and welfare benefits program.
• Develop effective programs of written materials to communicate benefit and retirement plans and conduct informational meetings as needed to explain benefits to hourly employees, salaried employees, and retirees.
• Monitor third-party performance and ensure that plans comply with applicable ERISA, IRS, Department of Labor, and SEC regulations. Responsibilities include annual required reporting, Form 5500 filings, ACA, FAS, and nondiscrimination testing.
• Serve as backup for new hire orientations and review employee file documentation and HRIS entries after the HR Representative compiles and enters new hire information.
• Provide support in other areas of HR as needed, including special projects and vacation coverage.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge and understanding of benefits plan design, theories and practices typically obtained by working in similar roles of increasing responsibility for 8 or more years.

• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) preferred

For New Market, Afton, or Ethyl employees, an appropriate combination of experiences that will support the required skill base may replace one or more of the specific experience…