Benefits Analyst

Job Title:

Benefits Analyst

Location:

Skokie, IL

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers.

Through our DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain business groups, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for light vehicle, commercial truck, off highway, industrial, motor sport, and the aftermarket.

This position is responsible for providing support for the administration of employee health and welfare plans, retirement plans, wellbeing programs, and other ancillary programs for our DRiV business. This role will support benefits compliance and work with our Human Resources, HR Tech, and Payroll Departments provide exceptional support to employees, ensuring a seamless benefits experience, with a focus on U.S.

-based employees.

The position is based in Skokie, IL, and reports directly to the Senior Manager, Benefit and dotted line to Executive Director, Total Rewards DRiV.

• Manage the administration of employee health and welfare plans (e.g., medical, dental, vision), retirement plans (e.g., 401(k)), wellbeing programs, disability and leave programs, and other ancillary benefits (e.g., life insurance) for the DRiV business
• Coordinate and collaborate with HR and payroll teams to ensure accurate benefits deductions and recordkeeping and manage correction of data errors resulting from weekly interface files between HRIS, payroll, and benefits TPA systems
• Respond to employee questions regarding benefits eligibility, dependent verification issues, coverage, and claims matters, providing clear and accurate information
• Drive the annual open enrollment processes, including preparing communication materials, updating systems, interacting with supporting vendors, and addressing employee inquiries
• Assist with compliance efforts concerning federal and state regulations, including ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and FMLA; maintain accurate documentation and records for audits and reporting requirements and provide support for annual audits and internal control efforts; and support the preparation of compliance‑related reports, such as Form 5500 filings and nondiscrimination testing
• Respond to case management inquiries assigned by benefit vendor administrators
• Collaborate with benefits vendors and third‑party administrators to resolve issues and ensure smooth plan operations, including account structure management, vendor invoice processing, tasks and issues related to FSA and HSA administration, direct bill and COBRA vendor management, and support for 401(k) funding activities and auditing
• Assist with employee engagement and communications, to include conducting educational sessions and meetings about benefits initiatives for HR Department, supporting the development of communication materials to provide education and information concerning employee benefit plans and wellbeing programs
• May support the management of the annual benefits budget, including detailed cost projections for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, and wellness programs in partnership with the Senior Benefits Manager and the finance and accounting departments to ensure accurate benefit accruals, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Ensure data integrity and information security across all benefit‑related systems and interfaces
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Administration, or related field.

Experience:

3+ years of experience in employee benefits administration; experience in a corporate or manufacturing environment is a plus.

• Strong knowledge of employee benefits programs (health, retirement, disability, leave)
• Strong organizational skills, administrative capability, analytical capabilities, and attention to detail
• Proficient in MS Office, and expert in Excel and Word
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, confidentiality, and professionalism
• Effective communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of relevant policies and regulations (ERISA, ACA, etc.)
• Preferred knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems:
  • SAP
  • Success Factors

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.