Benefits Specialist

Trinity Industries
is hiring a
Benefits Specialist
in
Dallas, TX

The Benefits Specialist assists in developing, implementing and coordinating Health & Welfare and Retirement benefit programs.

Join our team today and be a part of
Delivering Goods for the Good of All

What you'll do:

• Lead retirement plan administration in accordance with IRS and ERISA rules
• Ensure compliance with governmental agencies and prepare required filings and disclosures (i.e. Form 5500s, Annual Funding Notice, SARs, and SPDs)
• Closely monitor plan operation to identify potential errors and opportunities for streamlined efficiencies
• Assist with all internal and external plan audits and compliance tasks
• Supervise and analyze financial and utilization measures of Health & Welfare and Retirement plan performance; identify areas of opportunity or significant variances; partner with Accounting Team and Brokers to manage budget operation
• Work collaboratively with vendor partners, finance, and payroll staff to reconcile ongoing, mid-year, and year-end plan financials, plan contributions, and related funding issues
• Prepare and analyze Total Rewards data for compliance testing and reporting; ensure testing target dates are met and results clearly documented
• Work with finance and payroll staff to reconcile ongoing, mid-year, and year-end plan financials, plan contributions, and related funding issues
• Oversee benefit vendor relationships to ensure claims processing and account management remain within contracted levels, and manage day-to-day operations
• Provide education, coaching, and consultation to HR Business Partners in order to resolve escalated employee benefit issues, and conduct training as needed
• Collaborate with team members to develop benefits program strategy, and find opportunities for improvements and efficiencies
• Assist with designing and delivering Total Rewards communications
• Develop and implement financial wellness and educational programs to support employees across the organization
• Conduct routine and ad hoc audits ensuring accuracy across both internal and external systems
• Stay abreast of legislative changes impacting retirement and health & welfare plans, working closely with vendors and legal counsel to manage plans accordingly
• Work with business units and plant HR representatives across the company by responding to inquiries, running reports, etc.
• Oversee benefit administration management to ensure positive employee experience
• Collaborate with team members to develop benefits program strategy, and identify opportunities for improvements and efficiencies
• Monitor and analyze financial and utilization measures of Health & Welfare and Retirement plan performance; identify areas of opportunity or significant variances
• Administer recognition program

What you'll need:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years' experience with benefit plans including Health & Welfare and Retirement benefit plans with
• Extensive ERISA and defined contribution plan knowledge
• Experience with vendor management and program implementation
• Strong project management and analytical skills with the ability to solve and troubleshoot complex problems
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, within all levels of the organization
• Ability to influence, interact and work effectively across Total Rewards and related functions
• Ability to learn and apply new concepts effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and evolving global environment
• Deep understanding of data transmission processes and aptitude to identify and resolve enrollment, eligibility, and payroll issues
• Team-oriented and collaborative spirit
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken
• Strong teamwork skills and the desire to collaborate and operate cross-functionally