Senior Benefits & Compliance Manager

Ecovyst, Inc.; Chesterbrook (PA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecovyst, Inc. in Chesterbrook, PA is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead the design, administration, and optimization of our employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness initiatives.

You will partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to ensure compliant, cost-effective benefits delivery, manage open enrollment, and provide data-driven insights to improve employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate enrollment, eligibility, and plan maintenance.
• Manage open enrollment processes, including planning, testing, employee communications, and post-enrollment audits.
• Facilitate processing of employee life events and benefits changes.
• Ensure timely reconciliation of benefits billing and payroll deductions.
• Administer 401k and DB pension plans.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for complex employee benefits inquiries.
• Educate employees on benefit plans, coverage options, and enrollment procedures.
• Provide guidance on leave programs, disability claims, and retirement benefits.
• Conduct benefits orientation sessions for new hires and employee groups.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and Section 125 requirements.
• Support preparation and distribution of required benefits notices and disclosures.
• Assist with benefits audits and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain accurate plan documentation and employee records.
• Act as the primary liaison with insurance carriers, brokers, third-party administrators, and retirement plan providers.
• Monitor vendor performance and service-level agreements.
• Assist in issue resolution and escalation management with vendors.
• Support annual benefits renewals and implementation of new programs.
• Analyze benefits data and provide recommendations to improve plan utilization, employee experience, and cost management.
• Develop and maintain reports related to enrollment, participation, claims trends, and benefits expenditures.
• Support budgeting and financial forecasting activities related to employee benefits.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
• Maintain benefits configuration within HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Participate in system testing for benefit plan changes and enhancements.
• Ensure data integrity between HRIS, payroll, and vendor systems.
• Support special projects as needed

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Excel proficiency

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

HRIS

Benefits systems

Job description

Ecovyst, Inc. in Chesterbrook, PA is seeking a Benefits Manager to lead the design, administration, and optimization of our employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness initiatives.

You will partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and external vendors to ensure compliant, cost-effective benefits delivery, manage open enrollment, and provide data-driven insights to improve employee experience.