Summary
The Analyst II in Total Rewards (International Benefits) holds a pivotal position in the organization, providing essential support in the design, implementation, and administration of the total rewards programs. Your core objective is to collaborate with the Total Rewards team, contributing to the development and management of benefits and other reward strategies. By doing so, you will actively contribute to attracting, motivating, and retaining employees within the organization.
Duties And Responsibilities
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Support international benefits team with focus on mobility including Relocation, Immigration, Auto Reimbursement Programs and other global benefit programs.
* Manage company sponsored immigration processes with Immigration Council including common visa types such as H-1B, L-1 and permanent residency.
* Help maintain integrity of benefit data within Workday system and assist with benefit related inquiries directed to shared benefits team email inbox.
* Partner with vendors, local HR, and business leaders to design and implement benefit plans, or modify existing plans to ensure compliance with local requirements and alignment with market practice.
* Support Annual Canadian Open Enrollment process.
* Conduct research and analysis of benefits practices to ensure competitiveness.
* Provide guidance and support to local HR and business leaders on benefit-related matters specific to international locations, best mobility practices, and Westlake HR policies
* Participate in special projects as assigned, including M&A activities or harmonization of legacy benefit programs.
* Stay updated on emerging trends and developments in the field of compensation, benefits and mobility to provide insight and recommendations for program enhancements.
* Support data-driven decision-making processes within the Total Rewards function.
* Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits.
* Promotes a positive Company image at every opportunity.
* Complies with all Company policies and procedures.
Education, Experience And Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field.
* A minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience.
* High School Diploma is required.
* Experience with global benefit plans, relocation, or immigration preferred
* Experience within the realm of compensation and benefits programs, prior involvement in data analysis and reporting is desired.
* Ability to coordinate with colleagues in multiple locations world-wide which may require occasional meeting times outside of normal business hours in order to accommodate differences in time zones.
* Excellent communication, detail-oriented, and strong organizational skills.
* Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.
* Highly developed skillset using Microsoft Excel to manipulate, calculate and summarize data. Must be able to routinely perform various functions such as writing formulas, and using Pivot Tables and Charts.
* Workday experience and/or formal training preferred.
* Proficient in MS Office Suite.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Significant digital dexterity, e.g. using computer keyboard is required. Use of oral communication to perform work is required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an open office concept. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.