Carpenter Technology
Benefits Analyst III
Reading, PA, USA · Mid
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 64 days ago
ComplianceExcelSAPVendor ManagementHRHRISCustomer SupportHIPAALeadershipCommunication
About the role
- Resolve complex eligibility, leave, and job transfer inquiries from employees and supervisors.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of benefit actions for hires, promotions, transfers, layoffs, and recalls.
- Interpret and administer benefit‑related sections of collective bargaining agreements.
Responsibilities
- Building on its history of innovation, Carpenter's wrought and powder technology capabilities support a range of next-generation products and manufacturing techniques, including novel magnetic materials and additive manufacturing.
- Support RFPs, renewals, rate analysis, and plan design work with consultants and actuaries.
- Maintain SOPs and process controls tailored to manufacturing environments.
- Partner with global consultants and site leadership on renewals and ongoing issues.
- Manage the corporate relocation program, including vendor invoicing and policy updates.
Requirements
- Four- year college degree in Business, Human Resources, Finance, or related field or demonstrated equivalent experience as determined by Department Manager.
- Must be technologically adept and able to work with multiple applications.
Nice to have
- experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred.
- Experience with HRIS systems (Workday, SAP, UKG, etc.).
- Specific knowledge of Workday system is a plus.
Compensation
- Support system configuration, testing, and communications planning for annual open enrollment.
Benefits
- Deliver expert-level day‑to‑day administration for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and Executive benefit plans.
- Maintain alignment between HRIS systems, benefits platforms, payroll, and union contract provisions.
- Support contract negotiations through benefit costing, trend analysis, and plan comparisons.
- Partner with union representatives and local HR teams to resolve benefit concerns and support grievance responses.
- Conduct audits of vendor transactions, including leave claims, COBRA events, and new hire enrollments.
- Provide insights to Benefits leadership on cost drivers and plan optimization opportunities.
- Maintain dashboards for enrollment activity, leave trends, overtime impact, and wellness participation.
- Carpenter's high-performance materials and advanced process solutions are an integral part of critical applications used within the aerospace, transportation, medical and energy markets, among other markets.
Company info
- Supports and optimizes the company's benefits programs within a complex, 24/7 manufacturing environment.
Equal opportunity
- This senior-level role provides advanced analytical expertise, benefits operations support, and vendor management for a diverse workforce that includes hourly, salaried, union, and non-union employees.
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