Employee Benefits & Programs Manager

Novolex is a leader in packaging innovation, choice and sustainability. We manufacture products in paper, plastic and sustainable materials for the food, retail, health and industrial markets.

• $115,000 to $135,000 yearly base salary plus bonus opportunity.
• Wellness rewards to fund your HRA or HSA
• Full Medical Benefit options starting the following month after hire.
• Onsite Medical Clinic
• Paid holidays, time off, parental and other leaves
• Financial protection benefits such as life, AD&D and disability insurance, and 401(k) Plan with employer matching contributions
• Education Support (for example, tuition reimbursement, Chairman's Scholarship, 529 College Savings Plan)
• Broad Based Employee Award Program-value sharing plan for all employees with one year of service
• Employee Assistance Program and much more!

*The range provided is based on cost of living/geography and what we believe is reasonable in the market at the time of posting. This role may be eligible for annual bonus and annual merit increase, as well as long term compensation. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay, in accordance with federal and state requirements. Actual base salary pay will be based on a number of factors, including skills, competencies, experience, and other job-related factors.

The Novolex sustainability vision is built upon three pillars: our products, our operations and our people. Each is critically important to our growth and future as a business. These pillars form the foundation of our company-wide commitment to sustainability, helping us achieve our ambitious goals through our wide-ranging initiatives.

This role is responsible for managing the Company's administration, operation and design of global health & welfare plans, retirement plans and programs for employee and union populations and their families. Novolex and its subsidiaries operate in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Europe.

Essential Functions & Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic guidance for U.S. and international benefit plans and programs, including plan choice, design and pricing, with an eye toward year-over-year plan improvements and cost containment
• Partner with vendors to provide tactical support for plan administration and operations to ensure timeliness and high quality of service to enrolled members
• Evaluate industry trends and best practices, seeking opportunities to enhance the competitiveness of our plans and programs; develop and present business proposals to plan sponsor
• Ensure execution excellence of our U.S. and international benefit enrollment events
• Partner with vendors and consultants to create a strategic communications plan and deliverables to engage employees and drive the right behaviors to improve wellbeing
• Coordinate benefit and program procedures with stakeholders (e.g., Payroll, HR Service Center, external vendors) and ensure systems are correctly configured
• Keep up with regulatory and international provincial requirements and implement changes to keep plans in compliance
• Conduct benefits training for HR representatives to ensure they are adequately prepared to provide front line support to employees across our footprint
• Play an active role in onboarding newly acquired companies to ensure a seamless transition to Company plans and programs
• Up to 20% travel may be required

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's preferred) and 10+ years' experience managing the administration, operations and design of large, self-funded and fully-insured U.S. plans
• Experience managing international benefit programs
• Experience skillfully negotiating benefits during union negotiations
• Demonstrated experience with vendor management
• Experience leading or playing a prominent role in large-scale projects using standard project methodology
• Experience creating and presenting business cases to get leader buy-in
• Excellent technical benefits writing skills and oral communication skills
• Adept at navigating a large, global organization with a significant footprint and diverse workforce
• Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM, CEBS or Certified Benefit Professional) preferred

Benefits

With safety as our top priority and a commitment to employee well-being an important focus, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits that include medical, dental and vision insurance (including Telehealth options) as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on where you work.

Community Engagement

At Novolex, giving back to the local communities that support us is important. Our Focused Giving Program prioritizes support for organizations whose missions promote sustainability initiatives or address food and hunger needs. We also encourage facility level support of activities in the communities where our employees live and work.

Training and Development

We offer constant opportunities for advancement. From skills development to advanced education programs, training and development programs and courses are available through Novolex University. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program, and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

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