• Employee Benefits Specialist

    WEG Electric Corp. (Duluth, GA)


    Employee Benefits Specialist

    **Department:** Human Resources

    **Location:** Duluth, GA

    About the role:

    WEG Electric Corp. has a great opportunity for an Employment Benefits Specialist. You will be responsible for the administration of WEG-s Employee Benefit Programs, including 401k, workers compensation, disability, and rewards/recognition programs. This position ensures seamless benefits processes, handling employee inquires and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate has a strong background in benefits administration, compliance and systems management.

    Primary Responsibilities:

    + Employee Benefits / 401k / Workers Compensation / Leave Management program administration

    + Ensures program audits and Plan compliance reporting timelines are met.

    + Addresses benefit inquiries to ensure timely and accurate resolution.

    + Provides information to 3rd party administrators and HR Business Partners.

    + Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences / disabilities.

    + Partners with Benefits representatives of other US entities.

    + Manages the annual employee benefits open enrollment process.

    + Conducts the employee benefits session of new hire orientation.

    + Administers and reports workers compensation claims. Works with 3rd party administrators.

    + Participates in program harmonization projects, for US entities and company acquisitions.

    + Coordinates employee reward programs and company events.

    + Develops employee benefit communications.

    + Ensures all vendor invoices are reconciled and paid in a timely manner.

    + Audits and ensures data accuracy and consistency and in compliance with US employment laws

    + <20% travel

    Education:

    + Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field or equivalent years of experience.

    Knowledge / training:

    + Knowledge of employee benefits and 401k plan design and compliance.

    + Advanced knowledge of HR systems.

    + Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office skills (VLOOKUP & Pivot tables in Excel).

    Experience:

    + 3-5 years relevant experience

    + Experience working with employee benefit, 401k, workers compensation and rewards programs

    + Experience managing the processes within the HRIS Benefits Module

     

    About WEG Electric Corp.

     

    WEG is the largest industrial electric motor manufacturer in the Americas and one of the largest manufacturers of electric motors in the world producing more than 21 million units annually. Founded in 1961, WEG operates mainly in the sector of capital goods, having five main businesses: Motors, Energy, Automation, Coatings Transmission & Distribution, providing global solutions for electric motors, variable frequency drives, soft starters, controls, panels, transformers, and generators. The US corporate office is located in Duluth, GA with manufacturing units in Minnesota, Indiana and Missouri with over 30 thousand employees worldwide. Visit our website to learn more: www.weg.net

     

    We offer a pleasant work environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. To Apply: All candidates must submit an updated resume and complete our application in order to be considered for this position.

     

    We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran, or other protected status.