Job Description:
Benefits Advisor (Heredia, Costa Rica)
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2021 revenues of approximately $8 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions.
Huntsman offers unsurpassed opportunities to build a successful future. Our diverse portfolio creates a range of career fields including manufacturing, research and development, technical services, sales and marketing, customer service - and the list goes on.
Here, you can make an impact and make a difference. Come join us.
I am currently searching for a Benefits Advisor whose primary responsibility will be to manage Huntsman's defined contribution, defined benefit plans and support of health and welfare benefits.
In summary, as the Benefits Advisor, you will:
- Manage the day-to-day administration of Huntsman's defined contribution plans.
- Manage the day-to-day administration of Huntsman's defined benefit plans which includes one Cash Balance plan and two union pension plans.
- Work heavily with recordkeepers to ensure accurate benefits administration and compliance of plans.
- Manage annual compliance requirements including annual audits, Form 5500s, SAR mailing,AFN mailings, Non-discrimination testing, SOX testing and 401(k) match true-up.
- Responsible for 401(k) funding of mulitiple payroll cycles. Work closely with Huntsman accounting and Payroll teams on recociling intercompany charges.
- Work with payroll to update annual Defined Contribution limits. Run Monthly reports and review for any limit issues.
- Work with ADP and Workday/Accenture on any file intergration issues or updates.
- Set-up and maintain any DB/DC reports in ADP.
- Assist with updating Summary Plan Documents (SPD's) to ensure they are current with plan changes and new legislation.
- Interact with corporate and field HR representatives to resolve benefit issues and answer questions.
- Work with recordkeeper on plan-related projects such as plan mergers, plan provision updates and implementation on new compliance requirements.
- Work as member of the Benefits team and participate in Health and Welfare activities and projects as needed.
- Support of health and welfare benefits.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management or other related Business Administration field of study.
- CEBS designation desirable.
Experiences
- 4-8 years professional experience administering qualified plans.
- Experience with Fidelity PSW, ADP Vantage payroll system, Workday and benefits administration preferred.
Soft and Technical Skills
- Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines.
- Strong vendor management and customer service skills.
- Communicate tactfully and effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Maintain effective work relations with those encountered during the course of employment.
- Aggressive, self-starter who can work independently as well as within teams.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Must have a strong Microsoft Excel background.
- Must have strong knowledge of ERISA, DOL and other regulatory requirements.
- Must have strong professional experience administering qualified benefit plans.
- Must be knowledgeable in benefit plan terminology.
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