Benefits Analyst

The Company

Sungrow Power Supply Co., Ltd. ("Sungrow") is the world's most bankable inverter brand with over 269 GW installed worldwide as of June 2022. Founded in 1997 by University Professor Cao Renxian, Sungrow is a leader in the research and development of solar inverters with the largest dedicated R&D team in the industry and a broad product portfolio offering PV inverter solutions and energy storage systems for utility-scale, commercial & industrial, and residential applications, as well as internationally recognized floating PV plant solutions, NEV driving solutions, EV charging solutions and renewable hydrogen production systems. With a strong 25-year track record in the PV space, Sungrow products power over 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about Sungrow by visiting www.sungrowpower.com.

The Position

We're looking for a Benefit Analyst to provide support to our employees - someone who is passionate about finding ways to best support our growing Sungrow family. This role will work as Human Resources professionals develop and execute HR strategies, programs and services across one or more parts of the employee lifecycle to attract, develop and retain a highly engaged and differentiated workforce that enables the execution of human capital and business strategies.

The ideal candidate is organized and passionate about continually maturing processes and improving employee experience. A successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt as new priorities come up. Outstanding communication skills, time management, and attention to detail are key attributes in this role. This role will be based in state of CA or TX and reporting to HR Director.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides general administrative support to various HR functions including benefits, payroll related.
• Maintains and updates all employee data in all HR related company systems. Responsibilities include assisting in the admin for all systems (HRIS data, benefits, third parties platform, etc) and running reports as needed.
• Establishes/maintains employee records; ensures that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; reviews changes for proper authorization and adherence to APA policy including compliance with federal/state/local regulations
• Explains, interprets, and answers questions regarding medical, dental, vision, disability, life, flexible spending plans, 401k, transportation fringe benefit, pension plan, wellness program, health savings program, COBRA, HRIS, workers compensation, ADA, and/or FMLA to employees, with the support of broker
• Verifies information to ensure eligibility, compliance, and plan requirements are met prior to enrolling or de-enrolling employees and dependents for benefit plans
• Investigates and analyzes claims and enrollment issues
• Conducts monthly benefits audit between HR records and Finance Department to ensure accurate enrollments and deductions
• Assists in administration of disability, FMLA, and workers' compensation leaves/claims including coordinating return-to-work and reviewing accommodation requests.
• Reconciles monthly bills and coordinates timely payment with the finance department
• Reconciles monthly labor cost and coordinates reporting with HQ HR in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field.
• 3-5 years of payroll processing experience in a similar professional industry. Energy or renewable energy experience is a plus.
• Minimum 1-year experience providing in-house payroll & benefits support in an organization.
• Knowledge or familiarity with employment regulations and/or typical human resources procedures, as well as at least 2 human resources categories not including recruitment.
• Ability to demonstrate strong knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Previous experience in Paychex, ADP Workforce Now, etc. is strongly preferred
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Ability to determine priorities, plan workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a proactive attitude and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Experience with multi-state employer is required
• Experience in global company is preferred
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills required.
  
  

Bilingual in English and Chinese is strongly preferred

Travel

• Less than 5%
  
  

Work Location and Status:

• Full time, Bay area of CA; or Houston, TX
  
  

Compensation

• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Competitive benefits package and employee programs
• Strong personal and company growth opportunities
  
  

Sungrow USA Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

To all recruitment agencies: Sungrow USA Corporation does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees or any company email. Sungrow USA Corporation will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resume.