Human Resources Representative - Benefits Administration

Sibanye-Stillwater; North Carolina; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sibanye-Stillwater seeks a Human Resources Representative 2 or 3 - Benefits Administration to manage US benefits programs from Columbus, MT. You will coordinate health, life, disability and retirement plans, and communicate design and value to employees.

The role partners with Finance and operations, oversees outsourced benefits services and vendor contracts, maintains regulatory compliance, and leads annual budget planning. Strong communication and program management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field, or 3 years benefits management experience.
• Proven success building advisory relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Experience partnering with external consultants to build strategies, methodologies, processes, tools, and communication.
• SHRM-SCP or HRCI certification preferred.
• Experience in mining or heavy industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all activities related to the delivery of benefit programs for the US Region (health, life, disability, and retirement).
• Ensure benefits programs comply with regulatory requirements and filings.
• Oversee outsourced benefits administration and manage vendor contracts.
• Collaborate with Finance to determine cost and enterprise impact of changes.
• Prepare and manage the annual benefits budget.
• Communicate benefits programs to employees and families.
• Develop strong working relationships with HR and operations leadership.

Skills

Benefits strategy

Stakeholder management

Communication

HR leadership

Program management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

SHRM-SCP or HRCI certification preferred

Job description

Human Resources Representative 2 or 3 - Benefits Administration

Location:

Columbus Central Services - Columbus, MT

Schedule:

5x2, 4x3 9hr Shifts

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• - Adheres to the US PGM Operations HR Code of Ethics.
• - Promote and maintain a safe work environment, safe work practices, and a strong safety culture.
• - Recognizes the importance of, and develops, strong working relationships within HR and operations leadership.
• - Independently leads all activities related to the delivery of benefit programs for the US Region in line with that strategy including health, life, disability, and assists with other programs such as retirement.
• - Ensures effectiveness of current benefits programs and recommends proposed designs that are in alignment with the organization's business strategy.
• - Leads the effort to communicate the Company's benefits programs to employees and families to ensure programs are optimized.
• - Ensures benefits programs comply with all regulatory compliance requirements for plan design, communications, filings, etc.
• - Oversee and continually assesses services of outsourced benefits administration activities from consultants, brokers, third-party administrators, and other providers. Responsible for the negotiation of annual contracts and renewal activities.
• - Works closely with Finance and other areas of the organization to determine the cost and enterprise impact of program changes.
• - Prepares and manages the annual benefits budget.
• - Represents the organization effectively to clients and external groups.
• - Assists with all facets of Montana Operations HR as needed.
• - Develops functional knowledge of collecting bargaining agreements and general business sense.

Qualifications and Skills:

• - A strong point of view about benefits with key stakeholders - payers, patients, etc.
• - Ability to recognize the perspectives of all participants and lead accordingly.
• - Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• - Able to successfully communicate with all levels of the workforce, including senior management.
• - Thought leader, mentor, and coach for HR and business leaders on benefit challenges.
• - Excellent program management skills and ability to engage multiple stakeholders from design to implementation.
• - Ability to maintain the integrity of confidential information is critical.
• - Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks. with competing priorities in an interruptive environment required.

Education & Experience

• - Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field and/or 3 years related experience managing benefits programs.
• - Background of finding creative solutions to complex business needs through collaboration, program design and administration.
• - Proven success at building strong, credible advisory relationships at all levels of the organization
• - Experience partnering with external partners and consultants to build strategies, methodologies, processes, tools, and communication.
• - SHRM-SCP or HRCI certification preferred
• - Experience in mining or heavy industry preferred

Sibanye-Stillwater is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions at Sibanye-Stillwater are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preference, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.