Senior Benefits Specialist

We are seeking a talented and experienced candidate to join the Total Rewards team in our Chicago IL location as a Senior Benefits Specialist.

This position is fully onsite and reports to the Total Rewards Director.

Salary:$95000 to $110000 per year.

Ready to help build a better future for generations to come

In an ever-changing fast paced world we owe it to ourselves and our future generations to live life responsibly. At ROCKWOOL we work relentlessly to enrich modern living through our innovative stone wool solutions.

Join us and make a difference!

What you will be doing:

The Senior Benefits Specialist serves as a subject matter expert for U.S. employee benefits and HR systems while also acting as backup support for Canadian benefits programs. This role is responsible for benefits administration compliance system optimization and continuous improvement while ensuring a seamless employee experience across regions.

Key Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration & Compliance (U.S. Focus)

• Administer U.S. employee benefit programs including medical dental vision life insurance short- and long-term disability 401(k) HSAs FSAs EAPs wellness and voluntary benefits.

• Ensure compliance with U.S. federal and state regulations including ERISA ACA HIPAA COBRA FMLA ADA and applicable state leave laws.

• Maintain compliance documentation audit processes and support regulatory filings such as Form 5500 ACA reporting and nondiscrimination testing.

• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to policies procedures and plan designs.

HRIS Payroll & System Transitions

• Serve as a subject matter expert for ADP and Ceridian Dayforce supporting benefits and payroll integrations.

• Lead or support HRIS and payroll system transitions and implementations including data migration testing validation and post-go-live stabilization.

• Partner with Payroll IT and vendors to ensure accurate system configurations and data integrity.

• Perform audits and reconciliations to ensure accuracy between HRIS payroll and benefits vendors.

Strategy & Vendor Management

• Partner with Total Rewards leadership to develop and execute benefits strategies aligned with organizational goals.

• Manage relationships with carriers brokers and third-party vendors including renewals negotiations and issue resolution.

• Reconcile benefits and insurance invoices and resolve discrepancies.

Employee Support & Communication

• Act as the escalation point for complex benefits payroll and HRIS inquiries.

• Develop and deliver employee-facing benefits communications training materials and enrollment resources.

• Support Total Rewards initiatives including Total Rewards Statements and education campaigns.

Annual Open Enrollment Reporting & Collaboration

• Lead annual open enrollment planning communications system configuration and execution.

• Analyze benefits data and prepare reports to support budgeting forecasting and leadership decision-making.

• Partner cross-functionally with Payroll IT Legal and HR teams to ensure alignment and timely execution.

• Provide guidance and knowledge-sharing to benefits team members.

Canadian Benefits Backup Support

• Serve as backup support for Canadian benefits administration including health dental disability life insurance and retirement programs.

• Assist with Canadian benefits enrollments changes terminations and employee inquiries as needed.

• Support compliance with Canadian regulatory requirements including provincial guidelines and payroll-related benefits coordination.

• Partner with Canadian HR and Payroll teams to ensure continuity of service during absences or peak periods.

• Perform additional duties as required.

What you bring:

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Accounting or a related field.

• 8 years of progressive experience in benefits administration.

• Hands-on experience with ADP and Ceridian Dayforce including benefits and payroll modules.

• Proven experience supporting or leading benefit system transitions including data conversion testing and change management.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations; familiarity with Canadian benefits and payroll regulations is an asset.

• Experience partnering with cross-border HR and Payroll teams.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical information into user-friendly guidance.

• High level of integrity confidentiality and professionalism.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office particularly Excel.

What we offer:

• Competitive Pay & Benefits from Day 1: Comprehensive medical dental and vision plans.

• 401K Match: Up to 6%

• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO 12 paid holidays and parental leave.

• Educational Assistance & Career Growth: Invest in your future.

• Wellness Perks: Fitness reimbursement and EAP access.

• Safety First: Company-provided PPE and programs to keep you protected.

Who we are:

Founded in 1937 in Denmark ROCKWOOL transforms volcanic rock into sustainable innovative products that improve lives and communities. With over 12000 employees across 51 manufacturing facilities in 40 countries we share one common mission: to release the natural power of stone to enrich modern living. Sustainability is central to our business strategy. Through our partnership with One Ocean Foundation and in connection with our sponsorship of the Denmark SailGP team we help raise awareness around ocean health challenges in an effort to accelerate solutions to protect it.

Work Environment & Conditions:

Our offices are designed to inspire collaboration creativity and meaningful social interactions. empowering employees to achieve balance and bring their best selves to work. ROCKWOOL is deeply committed to giving back to our communities. Through global philanthropic initiatives community involvement and sustainability efforts we strive to create a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Our Culture and Commitment:

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued respected and heard. With employees representing 79 nationalities we champion diversity provide equal opportunities and actively combat all forms of discrimination. At ROCKWOOL youll find a welcoming team environment built on what we proudly call The ROCKWOOL Way. This cultural foundation reflects our core values: ambition responsibility integrity and efficiency.

ROCKWOOL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We assess all qualified candidates based solely on their skills and qualifications without regard to racecolor national origin religion gender age marital status disability status sexual orientation gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.