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Who is Pyrotek? Pyrotek is the most successful global industrial company you've never heard of (until now). Pyrotek is a global leader in high temperature materials and our products impact virtually everyone in the developed world. Our global team has worked for decades to deliver new technologies, advanced engineered systems and innovative materials to customers in industries all over the world. Join our team and create, improve and innovate the everyday!

The HR Benefits & Leave Partner will bring expertise, empathy, and strategic thinking to the way we support our people.

This is a remote-based HR role with a strong focus on U.S. benefits and leave administration, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FMLA, STD, LTD, paid leave programs, and regulatory compliance.

You'll serve as a trusted resource for team members and leaders while partnering with HR leadership to evaluate programs, identify opportunities, manage risk, control costs, and create a better employee experience.

To support our East Coast operations and maintain strong connections with our locations, candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance (60 minutes) of one of these Pyrotek locations:

Cortland, NY
Sanborn, NY
Salisbury, NC
Aurora, OH

While the role is primarily remote, domestic travel of up to 20% is required.

What You'll Own:

• Benefits & Leave
  • Manage the administration of U.S. employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, group life, and disability.
  • Lead administration of leave programs, including FMLA, STD, and LTD leaves of absence.
  • Advise employees on benefit eligibility, leave requirements, and related questions.
  • Develop clear, engaging benefits and leave communications, including FAQs, notifications, presentations, orientations, and benefit materials.
  • Evaluate existing benefits, leave policies, and wellness programs and recommend improvements to HR leadership.
  • Analyze self-insured medical plan costs and identify opportunities for employee engagement and cost containment.
  • Partner with HR Business Partners to address benefits and leave questions and concerns.
• Compliance & Risk Management
  • Ensure benefits and leave programs comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Maintain working knowledge of ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA, paid leave laws, and applicable IRS reporting requirements.
  • Complete required census, auditing, reporting, and compliance activities.
  • Stay current on changing regulations and help minimize organizational risk.
• HR Business Partnership
  • Build effective relationships with employees, leaders, and HR colleagues across the organization.
  • Provide HR guidance and interpretation on employee relations matters when needed.
  • Support fair, consistent, and legally compliant people practices.
  • Participate in HR projects and initiatives focused on employee engagement, satisfaction, productivity, and retention.
  • Support onboarding, benefits enrollment, payroll processes, employee separations, and other HR activities as needed.
  • Provide management training and coaching on a variety of people-related topics.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, plus 5+ years of HR experience, preferably with a strong concentration in benefits and leave administration - or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong knowledge of benefits and leave administration.
• Experience with self-insured medical plans is preferred.
• Strong understanding of applicable benefits and leave regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience working with HRIS, benefits systems, and Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Ability to explain complex benefits and leave requirements in a way employees and managers can understand.
• Exceptional confidentiality, judgment, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and confidently figure things out in a dynamic environment.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to identify opportunities, influence decisions, and drive positive change.

Preferred Certifications: SHRM-CP, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), or another benefits-related certification.

Where You'll Work

Remote - with an important location requirement.

To support our East Coast operations and maintain strong connections with our locations, candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of one of these Pyrotek locations:

Cortland, NY
Sanborn, NY
Salisbury, NC
Aurora, OH

While the role is primarily remote, domestic travel of up to 20% is required.

Why This Role Matters

Benefits and leave can be some of the most important - and sometimes most confusing - parts of the team member experience.

You'll be the person team members and leaders turn to when they need answers, guidance, and solutions. You'll also have the opportunity to look beyond today's questions and help shape programs that support engagement, retention, compliance, and the overall team member experience.

The minimum and maximum salary range for this full-time position is $79,122 - $98,902 + benefits.   

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location.  Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.  Please note that the compensation details listed in this posted role reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus or benefits. 

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$79,122 - $98,902 / Annually

Pyrotek is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

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