HR Business Partner - Benefits & Leave

This position is within the Mining And Metals Industry

Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you've never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world.

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Although this role is designed to work remotely, we are looking for candidates who reside within a reasonable commuting distance of a Pyrotek location. Locations | Pyrotek

The individual in this position will serve team members across the U.S., and we believe maintaining a meaningful connection to our people and culture is essential to that success. Pyrotek takes great pride in fostering a strong, people-centered culture, and periodic opportunities for in-person engagement help ensure our HR team remains connected to the experiences, needs, and perspectives of the team members we support.

The role of the HR Business Partner - Benefits & Leave will be to manage USA benefits and leave administration, and perform other HR functions, as needed, to support the Corporate Office. Anticipate and assess HR-related needs and seek to develop integrated solutions that support Pyrotek’s mission, culture and business objectives. As a member of the USA Human Resources Team ensure strict compliance with all federal, state and local regulations relating to HR, training and any additional assigned areas of responsibility.

Some of your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the administration of Pyrotek benefit and leave programs, to include:
  • Coordinating the administration of employee benefit programs, such as basic medical, dental, vision, group life and disability programs.
  • Analyzing existing benefit and leave policies and practices, including wellness programs among similar organizations, and recommending any changes to HR leadership.
  • Preparing and distributing effective written and verbal information to inform employees of policies and programs, including letters, notifications, FAQs, benefit booklets, presentations, and orientations.
  • Managing leave entitlement program, including FMLA, STD and LTD LOAs.
  • Ensuring compliance of benefit and leave programs with all federal, state and local legal requirements, including paid leave laws, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA and completion of all IRS/ACA census, and auditing and reporting requirements.
  • Analyzing self-insured medical plan costs, recommending changes or innovative ideas that enhance employee engagement while managing cost containment.
  • Consulting with and advising employees on eligibility and other related matters.
  • Assisting HR Business Partners with related questions/concerns.

For a full list of essential functions and responsibilities, please see job description linked below.

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What Qualifies you for this role:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related field, plus a minimum of five (5) years of HR experience, preferably with a concentration in benefits and leave administration, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with self-insured medical plans is preferred.

Certification(s): SHRM-CP/PHR, SHRM-SCP/SPHR preferred. CBP from World@Work, or other benefit certification highly desirable.

Human Resources Skills. Working knowledge of all aspects of Human Resources with a strong emphasis on benefits and leave administration. Possess the functional and technical skills, which guarantee a high level of accomplishment. Ability to convey and/or educate personnel on benefits and leave processes and requirements. Ability to maintain confidentiality in the handling of all personal and legal information related to Pyrotek team members.

Change Agent/Strategic. Courage to make, and influence others to make, difficult people decisions. Able to foster commitment to the shared mission and vision of Pyrotek. Ability to actively participate…