• Union Benefit Analyst

    ABM Industries (Sugar Land, TX)


    Overview

    **ABM** is hiring a **Union Benefits Analyst** to be responsible for multi-state union processes and reporting of fringe benefits based on Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) and maintaining the rules in the Entitlement Management System (EMS). The union segment requires a different approach when processing union payments based on the numerous union contracts that ABM is involved with on a yearly basis. A successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, research and analytical skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships with Accounting, FP&A, Human Resources, Legal, Labor Managers at ABM along with Union Contacts is crucial.

     

    This is a **Hybrid** Work Arrangement (in-office Mon-Thu) in our office located at **14141 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX 77478.**

    Primary Responsibilities

    + Maintain and update the union benefit rules in the Entitlement Management System (EMS)

    + Create and setup new union codes as new Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) are obtained

    + Obtain renewed Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA) from Operations or Legal Team to update expired rules in all systems and companies

    + Maintains knowledge and understanding of union collective bargaining agreements

    + Review and compare monthly invoices from the union to ABM’s calculated invoices

    + Process union payments per Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) entitlements

    + Reconcile monthly accruals versus payments and research any discrepancies

    + Perform routine review and analysis of employer and employee cost sharing of union benefits

    + Assist in annual Year-End Multi-Employer reporting to our SEC team

    + Communicate with Accounting, local HR, Payroll, and Operations to resolve issues with the processing of union payments.

    + Perform routine review and analysis of the Union rosters compared to ABM’s employee union roster and update as needed either with ABM’s system or the union’s portal

    + Conduct and analyze audits with detailed review of audit periods for each employee

    + Draft and present report findings and analysis for each audit period(s)

    + Gather and review records by employees and/or union

    + Coordinate with various departments to resolve discrepancies

    + Ensure all union audits are tracked and accruals recorded timely and accurately

    + Comply with HIPAA Rules and Regulations

    + Special projects and other duties as assigned

    + Job duties or responsibilities may be modified as needed to reflect changing priorities and/or work conditions with ABM.

    Education and Competencies

    + Associates or bachelor’s degree preferred

    + Accounting/Finance background a plus

    + Strong MS Excel skills required (VLOOKUPS and PIVOTS)

    + Union benefit experience preferred

    + Understanding of payroll processing requirements is a plus

    + Commitment to teamwork through relationship-building, reliability, and collaboration

    + Good communication skills and able to work with different management levels

    + Must be detail oriented and have strong analysis and communications skills

    + Possess a positive attitude with a strong desire to learn

    + Ability to work within deadlines in a fast-paced environment (OT may be required)

    Benefit Information:

    ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Team Member Benefits | Staff & Management (https://media.abm.com/wp-content/uploads/AnnualBenefitFlyers/Recruiting%20Flyer%20-%20Staff%20&%20Mgmt.pdf) .

    REQNUMBER: 134217

    ABM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. ABM is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 888-328-8606. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.