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Benefits Specialist

Benefits Specialist

Trinity IndustriesDallas, TX, US
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Benefits Specialist

Trinity Industries is hiring a Benefits Specialist in Dallas, TX!

The Benefits Specialist assists in developing, implementing and coordinating Health & Welfare and Retirement benefit programs. Join our team today and be a part of Delivering Goods for the Good of All!

What you'll do :

  • Lead retirement plan administration in accordance with IRS and ERISA rules
  • Ensure compliance with governmental agencies and prepare required filings and disclosures (i.e. Form 5500s, Annual Funding Notice, SARs, and SPDs)
  • Closely monitor plan operation to identify potential errors and opportunities for streamlined efficiencies
  • Assist with all internal and external plan audits and compliance tasks
  • Supervise and analyze financial and utilization measures of Health & Welfare and Retirement plan performance; identify areas of opportunity or significant variances; partner with Accounting Team and Brokers to manage budget operation
  • Work collaboratively with vendor partners, finance, and payroll staff to reconcile ongoing, mid-year, and year-end plan financials, plan contributions, and related funding issues
  • Prepare and analyze Total Rewards data for compliance testing and reporting; ensure testing target dates are met and results clearly documented
  • Work with finance and payroll staff to reconcile ongoing, mid-year, and year-end plan financials, plan contributions, and related funding issues
  • Oversee benefit vendor relationships to ensure claims processing and account management remain within contracted levels, and manage day-to-day operations
  • Provide education, coaching, and consultation to HR Business Partners in order to resolve escalated employee benefit issues, and conduct training as needed
  • Collaborate with team members to develop benefits program strategy, and find opportunities for improvements and efficiencies
  • Assist with designing and delivering Total Rewards communications
  • Develop and implement financial wellness and educational programs to support employees across the organization
  • Conduct routine and ad hoc audits ensuring accuracy across both internal and external systems
  • Stay abreast of legislative changes impacting retirement and health & welfare plans, working closely with vendors and legal counsel to manage plans accordingly
  • Work with business units and plant HR representatives across the company by responding to inquiries, running reports, etc.
  • Oversee benefit administration management to ensure positive employee experience
  • Collaborate with team members to develop benefits program strategy, and identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies
  • Monitor and analyze financial and utilization measures of Health & Welfare and Retirement plan performance; identify areas of opportunity or significant variances
  • Administer recognition program

What you'll need :

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 5 years' experience with benefit plans including Health & Welfare and Retirement benefit plans with
  • Extensive ERISA and defined contribution plan knowledge
  • Experience with vendor management and program implementation
  • Strong project management and analytical skills with the ability to solve and troubleshoot complex problems
  • Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, within all levels of the organization
  • Ability to influence, interact and work effectively across Total Rewards and related functions
  • Ability to learn and apply new concepts effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and evolving global environment
  • Deep understanding of data transmission processes and aptitude to identify and resolve enrollment, eligibility, and payroll issues
  • Team-oriented and collaborative spirit
  • Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken
  • Strong teamwork skills and the desire to collaborate and operate cross-functionally
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