What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst II-Total Rewards position at Westlake Management Services, Inc.?
Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY The Analyst II in Total Rewards (International Benefits) holds a pivotal position in the organization, providing essential support in the design, implementation, and administration of the total rewards programs. Your core objective is to collaborate with the Total Rewards team, contributing to the development and management of benefits and other reward strategies. By doing so, you will actively contribute to attracting, motivating, and retaining employees within the organization. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May include, but are not limited to, the following: Support international benefits team with focus on mobility including Relocation, Immigration, Auto Reimbursement Programs and other global benefit programs. Manage company sponsored immigration processes with Immigration Council including common visa types such as H-1B, L-1 and permanent residency. Help maintain integrity of benefit data within Workday system and assist with benefit related inquiries directed to shared benefits team email inbox. Partner with vendors, local HR, and business leaders to design and implement benefit plans, or modify existing plans to ensure compliance with local requirements and alignment with market practice. Support Annual Canadian Open Enrollment process. Conduct research and analysis of benefits practices to ensure competitiveness. Provide guidance and support to local HR and business leaders on benefit-related matters specific to international locations, best mobility practices, and Westlake HR policies Participate in special projects as assigned, including M&A activities or harmonization of legacy benefit programs. Stay updated on emerging trends and developments in the field of compensation, benefits and mobility to provide insight and recommendations for program enhancements. Support data-driven decision-making processes within the Total Rewards function. Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits. Promotes a positive Company image at every opportunity. Complies with all Company policies and procedures. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field. A minimum of 3 years of Human Resources experience. High School Diploma is required. Experience with global benefit plans, relocation, or immigration preferred Experience within the realm of compensation and benefits programs, prior involvement in data analysis and reporting is desired. Ability to coordinate with colleagues in multiple locations world-wide which may require occasional meeting times outside of normal business hours in order to accommodate differences in time zones. Excellent communication, detail-oriented, and strong organizational skills. Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving skills. Highly developed skillset using Microsoft Excel to manipulate, calculate and summarize data. Must be able to routinely perform various functions such as writing formulas, and using Pivot Tables and Charts. Workday experience and/or formal training preferred. Proficient in MS Office Suite. PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 5 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Significant digital dexterity, e.g. using computer keyboard is required. Use of oral communication to perform work is required. WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an open office concept. Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc. May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators. Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation. If you are an active Westlake employee (or an employee of any Westlake affiliates), please do not apply here. You will apply via the Jobs Hub application in Workday. Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the company's web site at www.westlake.com. Westlake (NYSE: WLK) is a global diversified industrial company that manufactures and supplies essential products that enhance the daily lives of people around the globe. Our products, now under a One Westlake brand, supply the necessary building blocks for everyday products across housing and infrastructure, packaging and healthcare, and automotive and consumer goods. Consumers gain the benefits of materials Westlake produces in products such as food packaging, medical devices, soaps and detergents, car interiors, fashion, toys, shoes, furniture, electronics, siding, stone veneer, windows, outdoor living, roofing, and pipe & fittings. Westlake is proud to contribute to driving a sustainable future through the creation of essential products that are Enhancing Your Life Every Day®. To view other career opportunities at Westlake and our family of companies, visit https://westlaketalent.com