Benefits Analyst I
Company: | First Solar | Location: | Perrysburg, OH |
Job Listing Details
Benefits Analyst I
Our high growth and leadership position in the renewable energy business offers outstanding opportunities to individuals seeking an exciting work environment in one of the most important industries for the 21st century. First Solar is a leader in the development and manufacturing of thin film solar modules used in grid-connected solar power plants, as well as a provider of complete solar generation solutions for U.S. utilities. Our culture is one where teamwork, continuous improvement, achievement of results, and environmental responsibility are core values. We are seeking new associates who are motivated to contribute their talents to making cost-effective solar energy an important part of the world’s energy mix.
Basic job function:
The Benefits Analyst I will analyze benefit programs and assist in the implementation, administration and communication of benefits programs for the Company.
Experience:
- Minimum 1-3 years of progressive experience in a corporate HR environment
- Basic experience with project management support required
- Analysis of Benefits, HR or finance preferred
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems preferred
- Experience with corporate communications preferred
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in HR or finance
- CEBS or CBP preferred
Required Skills/Competencies:
- Basic knowledge of most relevant US benefits laws required, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and HIPAA
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks and set priorities required
- Basic Microsoft Office skills including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word required
- Strong interpersonal, analytical, logical reasoning, written and verbal persuasion/communication skills
- Experience with PeopleSoft or Workday HRIS Systems or like systems preferred
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance with the administration of the 401(k) plan
- Track benefit costs on a monthly basis. Report on findings.
- Provide data for appropriate benefit surveys
- Verify benefit plan premiums/fees and prepare payments to be made to vendors
- Assist with open enrollment and new benefit plan rollouts, including administration, communication and system setup
- Assist with audit of data in the HRIS record-keeping system
- Handle basic benefit issues, interfacing with vendors as needed
- Participate on US wellness team and assist with wellness initiatives as needed
- Work to understand all relevant local, state and federal benefit regulations
- Assist Payroll and HRIT team as needed with benefit projects
- Assist Total Reward Statement project team as needed
- Provide basic support with the creation of benefit training and communications to all levels of associates
- Maintain effective partnerships with HR to ensure that benefit solutions maintain retention while meeting business needs
- Other duties as assigned
Reporting Relationships:
- Global Manager - Benefits
Travel:
- Minimal
US Physical Requirements:
Office Physical Requirements:
All positions in our office require interaction with people and technology while either standing or sitting. In order to best service our customers, internal and external, all associates must be able to communicate face-to-face and on the phone with or without reasonable accommodation. First Solar is committed to compliance with its obligations under all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting employment discrimination. In keeping with this commitment, it attempts to reasonably accommodate applicants and employees in accordance with the requirements of the disability discrimination laws. It also invites individuals with disabilities to participate in a good faith, interactive process to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made without imposing an undue hardship.
Please apply online at: https://firstsolar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FirstSolar/job/Perrysburg-Facility/Analyst-Benefits---I_REQ-004275
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