Benefits Associate

Abtrex Industries, Inc

Benefits Associate at Howmet Aerospace supporting administration of benefit plans and processes for 15,000+ employees. Collaborating with HR and managing confidential information while handling various benefit-related responsibilities.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $67,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in benefits administration, including managing employee data, coordinating with HR and insurance carriers, and supporting benefits communications. Proficient in data analysis and Microsoft Excel, with strong interpersonal skills for effective communication and presentation.

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Benefits AdministrationData AnalysisMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyInterpersonal SkillsConfidential Information Management

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Hard Skills

Benefits AdministrationData AnalysisExcel SpreadsheetsFormulasPivot TablesChartsGraphsPowerPoint PresentationsInvoice ReconciliationERISA Compliance

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProfessional PresentationDiscretionCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeHR Information Systems

Industry Keywords

Benefits PlansEmployee DataClaim AppealsRFP ProcessesUnion Negotiations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with administration of benefit’s plans and processes for over 15,000 U.S. full time active employees
Escalates benefit issues between location Human Resources, TPA, and insurance carriers as needed
Coordinates with internal HR Information System team, payroll and TPA to address errors in employee data
Reviews and analyzes weekly and monthly reports and data to find errors
Supports benefits integration of acquisitions
Coordinates the internal ERISA related 2nd level claim appeals as needed
Assists with the payment of invoices and reconciliation of benefits related invoices
Participates in all benefits related requests for proposal (RFP) processes, renewals, market checks and implementation of any new benefit carriers
Supports plant level union negotiations with information
Participates in broader HR projects as they arise
Supports benefits communications including Summary Plan Description (SPD) mailings, annual enrollment communications, monthly benefit communications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources from an accredited institution
Minimum of two (2) years of work experience in a business role either through internships or full-time roles or a master’s degree could be accepted in lieu of work experience
Experience and proficiency in Microsoft office and above average proficiency in Excel including creating spreadsheets with formulas, pivot tables, charts and graphs
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to professionally present complicated information on calls or in meetings are required
Experience creating power point presentations preferred
Previous experience working in a benefits related role is preferred but not required
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism