ABOUT THE COMPANY

Sims Metal is the world’s leading publicly listed metal recycler, with operations encompassing the buying, processing, and selling of ferrous and non-ferrous recycled metals. The metals recycling operations are geographically diverse, with operations on five continents. They comprise a network of processing facilities, many with deep-water port access, supported by an extensive network of feeder yards from which to source recyclable ferrous and non-ferrous metals.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Responsible for the day-to-day service, administration, and analysis, of benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, flexible spending accounts, health spending accounts, ACA, 401(k), pension plans, COBRA, and FMLA. Coordinate with benefits vendors, resolve escalated issues regarding eligibility, enrollment, and claims, oversee benefit systems, and manage the leave of absence process including disability claims and payments.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Accounting, or Business Administration or relevant job experience.
• Minimum 5 years Corporate Benefits experience in an organization with 300+ employees
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Strong customer service and communication skills (written and oral).
• Must have a strong working knowledge of human resource information systems.
• Fluent in English and Spanish preferred

SIMS IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. THE COMPANY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ABOUT RACE, SEX, RELIGION, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, CITIZENSHIP STATUS, DISABILITY, AGE, MARITAL OR FAMILIAL STATUS, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENDER EXPRESSION, VETERAN STATUS, HOUSING STATUS, SOURCE OF INCOME, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS APPLIES TO ANY EMPLOYMENT DECISION, INCLUDING RECRUITING, HIRING, PLACEMENT, PROMOTION, TERMINATION, LAYOFF, RECALL, TRANSFER, LEAVES OF ABSENCE, COMPENSATION, AND TRAINING. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WITH A DISABILITY IN NEED OF A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION MAY REQUEST SUCH WITHOUT FEAR OF REPRISAL OR DISCRIMINATION.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
• Please list the names of the past HRIS software you’ve used:
• Are you comfortable commuting to this job’s location?

Experience:

• Benefits administration: 5 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 6060

Subject matter expert for all leave of absence, disability, FMLA, ADA, and State claims. Responsible for disability calculations, reporting, communications, and vendor management.

• Administer various benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, FSA plans, HSA accounts, commuter benefits, EAP, and the Company’s 3 pension plans.
• Point of contact for various benefit issues such as coverage, enrollment eligibility, family status changes, claims, and other benefit matters.
• Understanding all applicable government laws and regulations at the federal, state, and local levels, which impact employee benefits.
• Maintain relationships with insurance carriers, consultants, actuaries, brokers, record keepers, and third-party administrators.
• Manage premium payments and the reconciliation of various benefit premiums/claim payments.
• Audit records and benefits eligibility periodically.
• Resolution of employee issues and data and vendor errors.
• Ensure data integrity for online enrollments and file integrations to carriers and internal systems.
• Prepare and maintain departmental billing.
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefit processes.
• Develop and implement communication/education programs to enhance member knowledge, appreciation, and effective use of benefits.
• Maintain employee communications on the company intranet.
• Gather health benefits information from a variety of sources for completion of benefit projects.
• Assist with annual open enrollment projects.
• Assist with the administration of retirement plans (401(k) plans and pension plans)
• Work on projects that may be assigned ad hoc and assist other corporate initiatives, as necessary.