James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we're united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.
Summary
The Director of Global Benefits plays a key role in shaping the global total rewards strategy, administering programs, and providing guidance to leadership on benefits and wellbeing programs. You will direct and manage the overall design and administration of health, welfare and retirement benefit programs and ensuring compliance within the U.S and Canada as well as driving a global benefits strategy for James Hardie. In addition, you will collaborate with the HR Business Partners, Finance partners, business stakeholders and leadership team to design the global Wellbeing initiatives of the company. Responsible for ensuring benefits programs are competitive, sustainable, compliant and have an impact on the short and long-term performance of the company.
What You'll Do
Collaborate with leadership to review, recommend, and implement benefit changes annually by participating in vendor review, plan design discussions and budgeting processes.
Administer employee benefits and manages vendor relationships, reviewing vendor services and addressing performance as needed. This includes but is not limited to administration issues, benefit setup and opportunities.
Manages and ensures the company annual benefit enrollment process is completed accurately and timely.
Supports the organizations strategic objectives and keeps senior management apprised of internal and external issues.
Develop and administer the Wellbeing program globally working with each region including Europe, APAC and North America.
Responds to escalated employee or client level benefit issues/questions.
Acts as a member of the Benefits Committee.
Acts as liaison to HRIS/Payroll/HR Operations Department on software system changes, reporting, and conversions.
Supervises benefit department employees by overseeing all benefit projects and escalated employee benefit issues from vendors, employees, and beneficiaries in a quick, equitable and courteous manner.
Ensure plans meet current and future requirements of the Affordable Care Act regulations and legislation, and ensures statutory compliance with FMLA, ADA, COBRA, ERISA and HIPAA legislation.
Research, analyze, and report the impact of state and federal laws on the benefits plan design and administration.
Manages HIPAA compliance with respect to HIPAA privacy regulations.
Ensures Business Associate Agreements are in-tact and updated as needed.
Updates, provides and logs training for HR teams and other individuals that may touch PHI.
Research best practices and trends; assesses market competitiveness; conducts and analyzes benefits surveys and makes recommendations for changes to ensure that our benefits are competitive against our peer group and the overall market.
What You'll Bring
Bachelors degree required in Human Resources or related field
A minimum of ten (10) years of benefits design, administration, and management experience, including managing a team
Thorough understanding of U.S. broad-based benefits plan components, operations, and administration as well some global benefits experience - EU and APAC experience most preferred
Ability to communicate benefits policies and legal regulations to staff and outside vendors
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite of products
Working knowledge of HRIS products; UKG and SuccessFactors
Strong problem solving, financial, mathematical, written, and verbal communication skills
Strong customer service skills
Ability to conduct presentations and hold one-on-one meetings
Organizational/planning skills including the ability to manage shifting priorities, multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail
Strong people management skills for direct reports as well as indirect reports for various projects
Demonstrated proficiency in working in a collaborative environment when designing benefit programs
Demonated experience in exercising a high degree of judgment, discretion and confidentiality
What You'll Receive
As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $190,000 to $230,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.
At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. Weve worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.
Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
11 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions
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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veterans status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.
James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.
The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
At <span itemprop="name">James Hardie</span>, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to James Hardie employees.<br/><br/> Our <b>Health Insurance</b> program provides comprehensive coverage at a low co-pay cost for our employees that includes medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. The monthly insurance premium cost for an employee only is fully paid by James Hardie and results in no cost to you. For employees selecting spouse or family coverage, you pay a small monthly premium. In addition, you automatically receive <b>Accident and Life Insurance</b> coverage equal to 1.5 times your base salary as well as <b>Short Term Disability Insurance</b> that pays a percentage of earnings up to 13 weeks for salaried employees and 26 weeks for hourly. And, you can purchase additional voluntary <b>Term Life Insurance</b> for yourself, spouse and children through bi-weekly payroll deductions.<br/><br/> Want to save money on taxes? Our <b>Flexible Spending Accounts</b> lets you set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for certain health care and dependent care expenses that you would typically pay out of your pocket with after-tax dollars.<br/><br/> When you run into a personal problem requiring special help, we have a free <b>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</b>. If you're not familiar with EAP's, it is a confidential program that offers professional assistance for life situations including alcoholism; drug abuse; marital, family, and emotional issues; financial issues; and more.<br/><br/> Need an auto insurance quote or legal services? Met Life Auto & Home Insurance along with MetLaw can provide these services to you at a low group rate.<br/><br/> We honor 10 paid holidays as well as <b>Funeral Leave</b> and <b>Jury Duty Leave</b> and paid time off.<br/><br/> What about retirement? James Hardie offers enrollment in <b>401(k) Retirement plan</b> four times a year and will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary. In many cases, employees can save up to 50% of their pay before taxes.<br/><br/> To help manage your income employees also have options for <b>Direct Deposit</b> and for optional James Hardie <b>Credit Union </b>participation which offers a Visa card, loans, CD's, IRA's and standard checking and savings accounts.<br/><br/> And did we mention discount tickets for amusement parks, recreation sites and movie theaters?<br/><br/> <b>Note: This is a summary of James Hardie USA benefits for employees not covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement and is not to be used as a full description of these benefits. Please contact Human Resources for more detailed information.</b>