Senior Benefits Specialist

Lhoist North America; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Senior Benefits Specialist, where your expertise in benefits administration will be valued. This role offers an opportunity to work in a stable and growth-oriented environment that prioritizes employee development and well-being. You will be responsible for managing various employee benefits programs, collaborating with HR teams to ensure effective communication and education around benefits. With a comprehensive benefits package and a culture that fosters growth, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in their career while supporting the needs of employees. Embrace the chance to thrive in a supportive company culture focused on excellence and innovation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k

Tuition Assistance

Vacation

Life Insurance

Telemedicine

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with Benefit Plans and providers.
• Bachelor's degree required, Master's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee benefits plans efficiently and accurately.
• Coordinate benefits campaigns and develop communication materials.
• Support implementation of benefit programs and training.

Skills

Benefits Administration

HR Coordination

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Compliance Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Master's Degree

Job description

Put your benefits expertise to work in a role that truly delivers. Join a stable, growth-oriented organization that puts people first and fosters a culture of continuous development. You’ll be supported by strong leadership, empowered to grow your skills, and recognized with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package—all within a proven, people-focused workplace.

Lhoist North America, a major supplier of lime, limestone, and minerals products to the North American marketplace, is seeking Senior Benefits Specialist to their team in the Fort Worth, TX area.

If you have at least 5 years of working experience with Benefit Plans and providers and a bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business, Finance, Accounting or a related field, Lhoist wants to hear from you. Master’s Degree or Industry experience is a Plus!

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Why Join the Lhoist Team:

• Long-Term Stability: Lhoist is an international corporation and a cornerstone of their industry.
• Growth Opportunities: Be part of a company where you can grow, thrive, and build a long-term career.
• Employee Development: Lhoist invests in its employees by offering opportunities to further develop their skillsets – like leadership as well as technical skills – in a variety of fields and training both internally and externally.
• Competitive Compensation: Based on level of experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Telemedicine, 401k, Vacation, Tuition Assistance, and Disability.
• Diversified Market Presence: Enjoy the sense of working for an organization that’s so critical to their clients’ needs that they are still growing now amidst challenging market conditions.
• Supportive Company Culture: Work independently while knowing extensive support from your team is there when needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Administer various employee benefits plans and programs in an efficient, timely and accurate manner to assist employees in making decisions regarding their future.
• Coordinate with HR team to initiate benefits campaigns in due time and with the relevant communication plan.
• Collaborate with the HR Generalist to develop communication materials, training and support with ensuring that all employee benefit information is communicated timely and accurately by leading ongoing education training for HRBP’s, Plant Administrators, and leadership in order to communicate effectively to the workforce around their benefit plans.
• Coordinate with HR Business Partners to initiate and manage the benefits start to eligible employees (e.g. leave of absence, disability insurance, life insurance,…).
• Support and drive the implementation of benefit programs/training and the communication of benefit information to employees and management by being visible and present at locations.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and responsiveness to HRBP’s, Plant Administrators and employees during and after the benefit enrollment process.
• Contribute to the yearly Benefits Education Plan and coordinate vendors in the delivery of respective training and communication.
• Support the contact and relationship with outside benefit consultants/brokers, insurance companies, actuaries, and trustees to ensure consistent application and interpretation of benefit plans within the Group.
• Monitors administration of taxable employee fringe benefits ensuring compliance with IRS regulations with support from payroll.
• Support with the implementation of a plan to achieve a high level of technical proficiency in employee benefit programs resulting in a diminishing reliance on outside consultants.
• Complete required reporting incl. compliance reports, and efficiency analysis.
• Evaluate, challenge and make recommendations of cost-effective employee benefit plans enabling employees to receive a high level of benefits while striving to achieve a reduced risk exposure and containing the cost impacts for the Company.
• Provide support analysis around benefit issues in relation to efficiency initiatives, acquisitions and mergers.
• Assists with new vendor implementations or process improvement projects and initiatives.
• Support the benefits integrations with vendors, in collaboration with their manager, Total Rewards Director, and HRIS Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Lhoist Group is a privately held, family-owned, values-driven company with a long-range vision that is continuously growing global reach. We develop high quality solutions from the finest natural mineral resources. Carbonates, oxides, and specialty products bring essential solutions to our customers’ processes. Driven by a passion for excellence and innovation, our employees’ diverse knowledge and cultural backgrounds constitute the strength of the Lhoist Group.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.