Job Description
Overview
Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at .
This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, 401(k) plan with no waiting period and dollar for dollar match up to 6% and immediate vesting, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid parental leave, up to nine paid Holidays and two floating Holidays, wellness program, tuition reimbursement and family care benefits.
Responsibilities
The Benefits Analyst will primarily support corporate Health & Welfare benefit plans and periodically assist with well-being and leave of absence administration. Will assist in answering employee and HR inquiries about company sponsored benefits and policies. Will serve as point of contact for selected vendors. Will hold responsibility for routine administrative processes with corporate benefits vendor partners and HR.
This position will report to the Senior Manager, Health and Wellness.
Location: Preferred Chicagoland area to work onsite in Lake Forest office at least 3 days per week.
Functions / Responsibilities included, but not limited to:
- Supports all aspects of Health & Welfare benefits administration
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information; ensures compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, QDRO/QMCSO and all federal and state laws.
- Assesses and assists the needs of HR and employees
- Addresses employee inquiries about their company provided benefits
- Acts as liaison between shared HR service, employee and outsourced benefit vendor as necessary.
- Handles appeals, resolves any problems or disputes regarding provision of benefits
- Support billing and invoice reconciliation and review process for providers/carriers and Recordkeepers.
- Partners with the labor team to provided requested information such as data analysis in preparation for union bargaining activities.
- Assists HR in educating newly eligible employees about benefit packages
- Conducts audits, which can include the following areas: benefits, leave management, direct billing processes, retirement reporting, etc.
- Assist with annual 5500 filings, ACA reporting and SAR reporting, compliance testing and audit projects (OPEB – retiree medical and retiree life, internal audits etc.)
- Stays up-to-date on state and federal regulations concerning insurance and other employee benefits
- Works with internal corporate functions and external administrators to ensure financial, internal/external policy and legal compliance as it pertains to benefits
- Supports all corporate benefit related projects, including but not limited to communications, system testing, vendor coordination and annual open enrollment assignments
- Coordinates any physical communications and mail from vendors, employees and agencies to the proper representative
- Other projects or duties as assigned
Key Competencies:
- Energetic, driven personality with a demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle and prioritize multiple competing assignments and effectively manage deadlines.
- Organized with ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- High degree of self-motivation and discipline with a keen ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
- Great communication skills and ability to articulate care plans to employees, managers, and HR.
- Ability to juggle multiple cases at once while maintaining core workload.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Accounting or related field
5+ years of corporate HR/benefits administration experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access
Experience with an employer, insurance carrier or case management group (preferred)
Experience with Workday, ServiceNow and benefit administration platforms (preferred)
Experience with Retirement plan administration a plus
CEBS, PHR or SPHR certification a plus
Other Skills, Competencies and Abilities:
Organized, ability to multi-task
Attention to detail
Action/Results Oriented
Adaptive to change
Ability to solve problems
Strong learning agility
Able to influence leadership
High integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality
Able to lift 15 pounds
Up to 10% travel is required
A reasonable estimate of the current range is $71,300 - $118,800 + bonus + benefits. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. At Pactiv Evergreen, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.
Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482-4320 or email TalentHelp@Pactiv.com.
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.
Our Social Responsibility platform features a robust, employee-led Give Back program, which includes a matching gifts plan, community grants initiative, and our annual Company-wide Month of Action campaign. With each of these initiatives, our employees are empowered and equipped to give back to their communities and support the non-profits important to them and their families. Through our Give Back program, we own our commitment to Social Responsibility and live our purpose of Packaging a Better Future.
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Job Locations US-IL-Lake Forest
ID 2025-27489
Category Human Resources
Position Type Full Time
Pay Type Salaried Pactiv Evergreen
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Immediate start, Worldwide, Flexible hours, 3 days per week,