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HYTORC · 23 hours ago

People and Benefits Manager

Mahwah, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $120K/yr

7+ years exp

HYTORC is the worldwide leader in industrial bolting solutions, committed to optimizing safety and quality in industrial bolting. The People and Benefits Manager will oversee HR-related responsibilities, including benefits administration, employee relations, and compliance, to maintain a productive and inclusive workforce.

Manufacturing

Hiring Manager

Giovanni F. Caceres

Responsibilities

Ensure benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local laws (e.g., ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA); Maintain accurate plan documents, summaries, and required regulatory filings; Generate reporting summaries as requested; Coordinate annual nondiscrimination testing for retirement and health plans when required

Oversee the administration of employee benefits, such as health, dental, vision, and retirement plans, including managing enrollment and vendor relationships. Provide training for new employees to understand their benefits. Manage UKG/Employee Navigator and other third party software to track employee activity and send benefit packages, make necessary changes and updates

Collaborate with HR Director and management on total rewards strategy, workforce planning, and budget structure when developing wellness programs and initiatives

Provide guidance to employees on how benefits relate to workplace concerns, accommodations, and well-being; Support HR and managers in resolving employee issues influenced by benefits (e.g., leave disputes, accommodations , claim challenges). Assist in handling sensitive cases involving medical leaves, disability, or return-to-work situations; Promote a positive employee experience by ensuring fair treatment and clear communication around benefit-related decisions. Serve as an advocate for employee benefits while promoting company standards

Serve as a trusted advisor to employees and managers on workplace issues, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation. Conduct impartial investigations related to performance, conduct, or complaints. Ensure consistent and fair application of HR policies and procedures. Support employee well-being, engagement, and retention through proactive communication and problem solving

Design, implement, and administer compensation and benefits programs, including salary and compensation programs (structures, incentive plans, and job evaluation systems); Analyze market trends and benchmarking data to keep the benefits competitive; Recommend improvements and/or new benefit offerings based on workforce needs

Select and manage relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, and benefits vendors; Negotiate contracts, renewals, and pricing and present for proper approval to management; Oversee enrollment processes and resolve vendor-related issues

Analyze compensation and benefits data to benchmark against the market, identify trends, and make recommendations to ensure the organization remains competitive

Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness of programs. Participate in external audits by providing required documentation in timely manner

Assist as back up with handling payroll processing and ensure accuracy and timeliness. Work alongside other members of the team to ensure timely and accurate submission of payroll runs

Other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

Benefits administrationCompliance managementHRIS proficiencyEmployee relationsMarket analysisPayroll managementAnalytical skillsProfessionalismInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsIntegrityCommunication skills