Benefits Team Leader

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Date: Apr 15, 2025

Location: Hemlock, MI, US, 48626

Company: hemlocksem

At Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC), we transform people’s lives by energizing and connecting our world through silicon technology. Since 1961, HSC has been a leading global provider of hyper-pure polysilicon, and is the only polysilicon manufacturer headquartered in the United States. HSC plays an essential role in the semiconductor and solar industries, with the vision of becoming the preferred supplier of silicon-enabled technologies to the low-carbon, digital world.

 

Our polysilicon is used to make computer chips – the “brains” behind the electronic devices we rely on to make our lives easier, safer and more enjoyable. HSC is just one of six major manufacturers in the world that makes polysilicon used to create semiconductor wafers. In fact, nearly all electronic devices in the world contain HSC polysilicon.

 

We’re also moving the world toward a greener future by supplying the rapidly growing solar power industry. HSC is committed to doing good for our local Michigan and global communities, relentlessly improving our operations to remove supply chain carbon emissions. The low embodied greenhouse gas emissions in our polysilicon materials facilitates the production of ultra low-carbon solar panels. These panels allow solar project developers and owners to lower the embodied carbon of their projects by up to 50 percent.

 

To achieve our goals, we draw on the talents of more than 1,350 employees and contractors. Our employees thrive in a culture that values teamwork, excellence, responsibility and customer focus. We recognize and value the diverse backgrounds and experiences of all of our people working together as One Team. At HSC, you belong to a team that is transforming our world.

 

Summary

The Benefits and Wellness Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, managing and continuously improving our comprehensive employee benefits and wellness programs. This role focuses on enhancing employee well-being, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing the overall benefits offerings. The manager will interact with employees at all levels, from executives to production and office staff, fostering a culture of health and well-being throughout the organization.

Essential Functions

  • Identifies and recommends competitive benefits programs to management by studying employee requirements, trends, developments in benefits offered by other organizations and advice from consultants. Benefit programs include health insurance, service offerings, retirement plans and wellness program initiatives.
  • Recommends and supports management’s decision-making process by analyzing benefit options and predicting future costs.
  • Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing laws and regulations and updates to legal requirements.
  • Manages benefit carrier partnerships and administration to ensure effective and efficient delivery of benefit programs
  • Engages with employees to deliver detailed explanations of benefit programs, changes and address their questions or concerns. 
  • Develops and delivers clear, concise written communications regarding benefit and wellness programs
  • Develops and delivers benefits and wellness campaigns to enhance participation and employee program utilization.
  • Manages benefits staff by coaching, counseling, and mentoring employees
  • Prepares special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing results as directed

Additional Duties/Responsibilities

  • Leads and participates in HR programs and projects
  • Manages external employee service offerings i.e. Partnershift, Stars, Childcare initiatives.
  • Participates in HSC Childcare initiative programs and decisions, administers program for employees. 
  • Participants in Fitness Committee ERG and leads utilization of the facility to the benefit of all employees. 

Skills

  • Extensive knowledge of compensation and benefits packages, policies and legislation.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Proficient in HRIS and benefits administration software.

  • Excellent conflict resolution skills

  • Strong communication, interpersonal and management skills

  • Strong strategic thinking while also understanding and delivering detail solutions

Behaviors that will set you up for success

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent presentation skills, providing clear and concise information to various levels of the organization. 
  • Highly organized with high attention to detail, able to use problem solving skills to resolve daily issues.
  • Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional customer service skills
  • Possess a creative outlook with a problem-solving attitude.
  • Self-motivated and able to work with minimal guidance within a high-volume environment.
  • High level of accuracy in everyday work

Minimum Required Work Experience

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience in benefits administration or a related area
  • 1-3 years of supervisory experience / leadership

Minimum Required Education/Certification

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business or equivalent
  • Relevant certifications such as Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or wellness program certifications are a plus.

 

The range for this position is  $107,200.00   -  $147,400.00 assuming full time status. Starting pay for the successful applicant is dependent on a variety of job-related factors, including but not limited to market demands, experience, training, and education. The benefits available for this position are dependent on hours worked and may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan, variable bonus, life insurance coverage, disability benefits, and PTO.

 

HSC is an equal employment opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at:

 

989.301.5333
or email your request to
G1HSC-HR@hscpoly.com
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Req No. 855 


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