Administrator, Benefits

Pay Ranges: $72,000 - $80,000 About the Organization Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical continuously works to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group supports a diverse collection of global customers. Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Cooperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information visit our website at and connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter. Role Overview This position focuses on Health & Welfare (50% leave administration, 50% general administration) and may assist with Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution administration as needed. Responsibilities Work with the Health & Welfare recordkeeper to process new hires, qualified life events, terminations, and ongoing administration, ensuring elections are entered and dependent documentation is submitted. Collaborate with the vendor to ensure seamless delivery of H&W services to union and non‑union employees and update the system as necessary. Audit exception and enrollment reports to identify and resolve processing and eligibility errors and discrepancies, ensuring quality assurance and timely receipt of vendor and payroll interfaces. Prepare and distribute weekly reports (new hires, life events, dependents turning 19 or aging out) to the HR team. Perform administrative tasks related to Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Life and AD&D claims, QMCSO and Medicare forms, and age‑reduction letters. Forward benefits continuation letters to employees for premium payment while on unpaid leave, track payments, update spreadsheets, deposit checks, reconcile reports and follow up with HR. Run payroll reports for employees on leave of absence and audit leave dates against employee contributions, send late‑payment notifications, and terminate coverage for unpaid L/OAs who do not pay on time. Process vendor premiums monthly using automated H&W reports, work with carriers, third‑party administrators and recordkeepers to resolve discrepancies, track payments with accounting, and create internal management reports. Collaborate with Sun’s HR Shared Services, Payroll, and HR teams on H&W benefit issues related to claims and eligibility, researching issues with necessary parties in a timely manner. Update internal benefits files and plan information to include union contracts, plan provisions, headcount reports, and premium/employee rate schedules, and provide participant data to government agencies and consultants. Participate in open enrollment planning, testing, and dual‑year administration for union and non‑union employee groups. Assist the Benefits team with various projects as necessary. Requirements / Qualifications 3‑5 years of experience in an HR Benefits or Shared Services environment with a corporate employer, insurance carrier, or outsourcing company. Ability to multi‑task and thrive in a team‑based, fast‑paced environment. Excellent customer service skills, strong sense of urgency, attention to detail, and strong verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of general leave policies, federal and state leave laws, short‑ and long‑term disability, FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA, ERISA, Internal Revenue Code Section 125, and other qualified plans. Solid skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and record‑keeping systems; experience with SAP SuccessFactors, ADP Payroll, WorkForce Software, and SharePoint preferred. Education Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Strong experience in benefits administration in lieu of education will be considered. Benefits We offer market‑competitive total rewards including merit increases, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short‑ and long‑term disability benefits, 401(k) with match, and life insurance. Benefit eligibility timing may vary. Equal Employment Opportunity Sun Chemical is an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of merit and ability, and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies without a signed contract; all resumes submitted without an agreement will be considered property of Sun Chemical and no fees will be paid. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status. Note: The base pay range listed is a good‑faith estimate of what Sun Chemical may offer to new hires for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as knowledge, skills, and abilities, relevant experience, education, certifications, and alignment with the minimum job qualifications. Additional considerations may include prevailing wages in the work location and internal equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sun Chemical