Benefits Analyst IV

Benefits Analyst IV – Grade 34, Location: Marina View – League City, Texas (Hybrid) How the Role Fits In The Benefits Analyst IV functions as a trusted key partner to HR, Finance, Legal, Payroll, IT, and external consultants, translating organizational goals into effective benefits design and operations. The role provides leadership through influence, leads major benefit projects, mentors junior team members, and serves as an escalation point for advanced benefit matters. Main Purpose of the Role To provide strategic oversight, design support, and advanced administration of health, welfare, retirement, and related benefits programs across North America, ensuring compliance, competitiveness, and cost effectiveness. Responsibilities and Accountabilities Provide strategic oversight and advanced administration of benefit programs, including health, welfare, retirement, leave, and wellness. Support over 40 HR contacts across all INEOS US businesses. Lead complex benefits initiatives such as plan redesign, vendor changes, renewals, implementations, system configuration, and large-scale employee communications. Analyze utilization, claims, and cost data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and develop cost‑containment recommendations. Build and present financial models, forecasts, and scenario analyses to Benefits leadership. Serve as the primary escalation point for complex employee, HR, legal, and vendor issues related to benefits. Partner with Finance, Legal, Payroll, IT, and external consultants to align on benefits strategy, compliance, testing, and execution. Oversee vendor performance, manage service issues, review reporting, and lead vendor RFPs and negotiations. Ensure readiness for audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance requirements through documentation and data integrity. Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and risks, and design improved controls and solutions. Mentor junior Benefits Analysts and provide technical guidance. Lead open enrollment strategy and execution, including vendor coordination, system updates, testing, communication planning, and employee education. Maintain benefits‑related documentation, SharePoint content, and employee‑facing materials. Partner on wellness strategy development and program evolution. Support the Benefits Manager and HR leadership with strategic projects and enterprise initiatives. Education and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance or related field. 7‑10 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, benefits strategy, payroll, and/or HRIS/HCM systems. Retirement and regulatory experience strongly preferred. Experience in the chemical industry a plus. Skills and Competencies Superior Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel. Advanced analytical and financial modeling skills. Strong knowledge of U.S. health, welfare, retirement, and leave program regulations. High proficiency with HRIS/benefits systems; Workday experience preferred. Self‑starting, strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving abilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr INEOS