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We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.\nSUMMARY\nThe Analyst I - Total Rewards will administer and coordinate the daily activities and maintenance related to the administration of select US Benefits programs for employees of Westlake Corporation (“the Company”). This position serves as a contact person for benefits related tasks, including employee inquiries, support of local HR business partners and vendor support. Uses independent judgment and decision making to evaluate and make recommendations about benefit plan administration.\nDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES\nMay include, but are not limited to, the following:\nMaintains specific knowledge of the Company’s health and welfare benefit plans and the processes necessary to administer the plans, and develops deep subject matter expertise for the benefit plans for which he/she is responsible\nResponsible for the daily administration of various benefit programs including, but are not limited to, Dental, Vision, Service Awards, Tuition Reimbursement, Dependent Scholarships, Life Insurance, and the Employee Assistance Program\nEnsures timely, accurate and compliant administration and processing of employee life events and Qualified Medical Support Orders\nProvide back-up on leave administration and timecard entry, including the administration of the Company’s Caregiving Leave program\nAssist with yearly open enrollment and ACA compliance\nServes as a contact for employee and vendor questions/resolution\nPrepares and/or analyzes benefits cost and utilization reports\nResponsible for the review and audit of Workday enrollment and eligibility data\nWorks with vendors, carriers and consultants regarding the daily administration processes of each plan for which he/she is responsible\nWorks directly with internal and external benefits partners to develop and/or update communication materials for the benefits plans for which he/she is responsible, including the benefits website\nCoordinate the drafting and preparation of certain compliance materials as required, including, but not limited to 5500 filings, Summary Annual Reports, Summary Plan Descriptions and Master Plan Documents for the benefit plans for which he/she is responsible\nProvides training and assistance to field personnel\nSupports other benefits programs, as requested\nDevelops and/or maintains administrative procedures for the duties of this position\nPromotes a positive Company image at every opportunity\nConducts an annual review of this job description and updates it as required\nPerforms the primary thinking encompassed by this job description\nComply with all Company policies and procedures\nSupports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams\nPerforms any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned\nEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS\nTypically requires a Bachelor’s Degree with two to five years of professional experience and a general knowledge of employee benefit principles, practices and procedures.\nGeneral knowledge of laws/regulations pertaining to benefit administration in the U.S.\nExperience managing benefit programs in a chemical manufacturing or general manufacturing environment helpful\nExperience using Workday preferred\nAbility to research/resolve problems or issues in a timely manner\nAbility to work independently to resolve issues or problems on a day-to-day basis\nStrong communication skills (verbal and written) in a corporate environment\nCEBS or similar certification preferred\nProficiency with Windows based software (specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint)\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS\nWhile 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 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT\nThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office. 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. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.\nWestlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.\nIf you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. 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