Benefits Analyst

Morton Salt is an iconic company with a strong heritage and a bright future. Since 1848, we have been improving lives and enhancing everyday moments – at home, at work and virtually everywhere in between.  We help unlock the flavors in food, make roads and sidewalks safer, improve the water in baths, pools, and homes, and keep businesses and industries running. We are a dedicated team who constantly strives to do better together, and we are passionate about building a sustainable future for our company, the communities in which we operate, and the world around us. By joining our team, you will contribute to producing and delivering every form of salt that enhances everyday life.

Job Summary

The jobholder is responsible for assisting the Benefits Manager in the administration, implementation, and communication of the U.S., Canadian, and Bahamian employee health & welfare and retirement programs. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer the company’s U.S., Canadian and Bahamian benefit plans and programs in accordance with plan documents, insurance contracts, vendor agreements, Collective Bargaining Agreements, and applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.
• Assist with Annual Enrollment process to include coordination with TPA, vendors, and development of written communications (letters, e-mails, presentations).
• Interpret benefit and retirement plans and policies to facilitate administration, respond to questions, and interface with vendors and employees independently to solve complex problems.
• Administer the company’s disability plans. Reviews disability status reports and partners with Payroll and HRIS to ensure payments are timely and statuses are updated accordingly.
• Vendor management –maintains effective relationship with vendors.
• Assist with ensuring leave policies are updated and in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. Update policies as needed.
• Conduct monthly audits and oversee benefit plan billing.
• Complete monthly allocation reports in support of finance initiatives.
• Assist with mandatory federal, state and provincial reports and filings and required communications (e.g., required DOL and ERISA reporting and communications).
• Prepare data/reports for Health & Welfare and DC non-discrimination testing, data transmissions, claims analysis, and special requests.
• Process improvement and documentation – create ways to improve operations and streamline work processes, to the extent possible.
• Collaborate with HR Managers, Payroll, and HRIS in the administration of benefits data.
• Counsel management and staff regarding FMLA, federal law, policies, and procedures.
• Provide data analysis and support for union negotiations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3 years of experience administering health/welfare, disability, and retirement benefits.
• Knowledge of US federal and state benefits regulations and legislation (e.g., PPACA, ERISA, IRC, DOL, FMLA, ADAA, COBRA, HIPAA).
• Knowledge of technical aspects of US benefits administration (e.g., discrimination testing and government reporting obligations).
• Knowledge of Canadian federal and provincial benefits regulations and legislation strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of Canadian benefits administration (e.g., federal government and provincial reporting obligations) strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Highly adaptable to changing business conditions.

At Morton Salt, we work best when we work as a team, when we treat one another with dignity and respect, and value the unique contributions of others. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, sex, religion, color, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.