Benefits Analyst & Onboarding Specialist

S&B USA,headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, is a leading infrastructure solutions company specializing in the development and construction of complex infrastructure projects, particularly through Alternative Delivery Partnerships. S&B USA offers comprehensive services, including project development, general contracting, self-performing construction, financing, and post-construction operations and maintenance. S&B USA is committed to innovation, sustainability, and community engagement, with a portfolio featuring mega projects like the Commercial Street Bridge Replacement, Fargo-Moorhead Stormwater Diversion Channel in North Dakota and the PennDOT Major Bridge P3 Program across Pennsylvania.

Benefits Analyst & Onboarding Specialist

The Benefits Analyst & Onboarding Specialist plays a critical role in delivering a seamless and engaging employee experience across both benefits administration and onboarding. This position is responsible for the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of employee benefit programs, while ensuring a smooth, compliant, and well-coordinated onboarding experience.

This role ensures benefit programs are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and clearly communicated, while also driving a positive first impression for new hires. The position partners closely with HR, Payroll, IT, and external vendors to support the full employee lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration & Analysis

• Administer a comprehensive suite of employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and leave programs.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employees, guiding benefit selection based on individual needs and life circumstances.
• Lead annual open enrollment activities, including planning, system configuration/testing, communications, and execution.
• Deliver benefits education through new hire orientations and company-wide open enrollment sessions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).
• Manage day-to-day relationships with benefit vendors, brokers, and carriers; resolve escalated issues effectively.
• Conduct audits, reconcile vendor invoices, and ensure accuracy of eligibility and enrollment data.
• Analyze benefits data, including cost, utilization, and trends, to support renewals, plan design, and budgeting decisions.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and insights for leadership to inform strategic decision-making.
• Recommend and support wellness initiatives and employee engagement programs that enhance overall well-being.

Onboarding & HR Operations

• Coordinate the end-to-end onboarding process for craft employees, ensuring a consistent, compliant, and positive experience.
• Utilize Viewpoint Vista (HCM) to onboard new hires, ensuring accurate and timely data entry.
• Maintain data integrity across HR systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Perform regular audits of employee data, identify discrepancies, and support reporting needs.
• Coordinate offboarding processes, including terminations and retirements, ensuring accurate system updates and compliance.
• Maintain employee records in accordance with legal requirements and company standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Serve as a subject matter expert for benefits and onboarding-related inquiries.
• Partner with HR, Payroll, and IT to support HRIS configuration, testing, and system enhancements.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve standard operating procedures, job aids, and training materials.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and the overall employee experience.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in benefits administration, onboarding, or HR operations
• Strong knowledge of employee benefit plans and applicable regulatory requirements
• Experience managing onboarding processes and compliance documentation
• Advanced proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading open enrollment and supporting benefits renewals
• Knowledge of ACA reporting and audit processes
• Experience with E-Verify and I-9 compliance

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• High level of discretion and confidentiality
• Customer-focused mindset with a collaborative approach

Work Environment:

• This permanent role is based in Pittsburgh PA in an office environment with adequate lighting and ventilation, and a normal range of temperature and noise level.
• Work assignments are diversified. Interpret, comprehend, and apply complex material, data, and instruction - prepare, provide, and convey diversified information.
• Minimal physical effort required. Work is mostly sedentary but does require walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting, or carrying objects that typically with less than 10 lbs. (e.g., papers, books, files and small parts, etc.). Moderate dexterity - regular application of basic skills (calculator, keyboard, hand tools, eye/hand coordination.
• Work has periodic stress due to frequent goals and deadlines, and responsibility associated with the role.

About S&B USA:

S&B USA refers to all U.S. entities directly or indirectly controlled or owned by Shikun & Binui Ltd (TASE: SKBN), and is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA. S&B USA operates through its infrastructure development and equity entity, S&B USA Concessions LLC, and multiple construction entities, including Shikun & Binui - America Inc., S&B USA Construction, and Joseph B. Fay Co (Fay). S&B USA specializes in developing and constructing complex infrastructure projects for public and private owners that transform and enhance communities. S&B USA offers expertise in design-build, value engineering, and accelerated construction delivery methods.For over 75 years, S&B USA teams in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and North Dakota have established a reputation for building safe, innovative infrastructure projects-including roadways, bridges, dams, ports, and industrial sites.

Why Join Us?

At S&B USA Construction, we are shaping the future of infrastructure delivery through innovation, collaboration, and a relentless focus on quality. This is a rare opportunity to lead some of the most transformative infrastructure projects in the U.S. while working alongside a global network of industry leaders.

Benefit Summary:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with 4 % company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Core Values:

Work Safely:Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return:Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People:Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity:Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions:Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity) national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm's equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact Human Resources atrecruiting@shikunusa.comor Phone: 412-471-4200 ext. 1032

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