Head of Total Rewards and M&A

Clark-Reliance® is a world class manufacturing company, serving customers in over 120 countries in the power generation, refining, gas processing, and chemical industries. Clark-Reliance prides itself on the development of its employees and finds way to continue to grow every year.

What is a Benefits Manager?

The Benefits Manager plays a crucial role in the organization's human resource services. The Benefits Manager will focus specifically on benefits plan development and administration for the entire organization. This role will report directly to the Vice President of Human Resources and assist in aligning the benefits programs with company strategic goals and objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, finance or related field. Three years human resources and benefits administration experience at a senior level. Working knowledge of Human Resources principles and procedures for benefits administration, 401(k) and personnel information systems.

Manage and direct all aspects related to group health and welfare programs, retirement plan, and wellness programs.

Manage daily activities of all programs: new hire orientations, enrollments, terminations, and changes.

Document and maintain administrative procedures for all processes.

Manage annual renewal processes including cost evaluation, vendor selection, employee communications and training, and open enrollment processes.

Oversee maintenance of HRIS system regarding employee benefits elections, beneficiaries, dependents, employee medical file and updating of carrier records; Provide customer service (information, investigation, issue resolution, counseling and training) to employees.

Employee communications: design, update and distribute materials to enhance understanding of the company's benefit package, create and conduct presentations using audiovisual tools including power point and videos.

Reconcile vendor invoices to payroll deductions, research and correct errors, and submit to Accounts Payable for payment.

Member of the Retirement Investment Committee.

Oversee and confirm transfer of data for services, premiums, plan administration.

Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations including ERISA, DOL, HIPPA, W&H, ACA, Medicare (CMS), COBRA, QMSCOs, FMLA, QDROs.

Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources and benefits functions.

Annually review Plan Documents, Summary Plan Descriptions, Summary of Material Modifications, Summary of Benefits and Coverages; Gather census data for Non-Discrimination Testing for 401(k) Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Benefits, and Cafeteria Plan.

Provide Form 5500 information and data for 401(k) and health plans.

Train and instruct work items to members of HR Team when appropriate.

Interface with legal counsel and HR consultants as needed.

Use appropriate computer programs to create and maintain business forms, reports, spreadsheets and databases.

Interact and communicate with all levels of employees within the Company, as well as suppliers, customers and peers effectively.

Comply with policies, procedures, standards and rules of the Company.

Maintain quality assurance policy consistent with ISO standards.

Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational psychology, finance or related field. Working knowledge of Human Resources principles and procedures for benefits administration, 401(k) and personnel information systems. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with all levels of employees and management. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies. Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s benefits, health & welfare, retirement, and employee leave practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet multiple deadlines. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. Able to read, write, and follow verbal instructions in Standard English.

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, bend and stoop in a normal office environment. Ability to routinely travel throughout multi-floor office and shop area, walking, climbing stairs, utilizing elevator. Some travel required, exposure to varying environments and cultures at the job site, changing deadlines, strict time constraints. Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer.

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Plans

Clark-Reliance is a world class manufacturing company, serving customers in over 120 countries in the power generation, refining, gas processing, and chemical industries. Key acquisitions over the last few decades have solidified Clark-Reliance as a leader in the separation and filtration industries as well.

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.