Trinity Industries is hiring a Benefits Specialist in Dallas, TX!  

The Benefits Specialist assists in developing, implementing and coordinating Health & Welfare and Retirement benefit programs. 

Join our team today and be a part of Delivering Goods for the Good of All!

What you'll do:

Lead retirement plan administration in accordance with IRS and ERISA rulesEnsure compliance with governmental agencies and prepare required filings and disclosures (i.e. Form 5500s, Annual Funding Notice, SARs, and SPDs)Closely monitor plan operation to identify potential errors and opportunities for streamlined efficienciesAssist with all internal and external plan audits and compliance tasksSupervise and analyze financial and utilization measures of Health & Welfare and Retirement plan performance; identify areas of opportunity or significant variances; partner with Accounting Team and Brokers to manage budget operationWork collaboratively with vendor partners, finance, and payroll staff to reconcile ongoing, mid-year, and year-end plan financials, plan contributions, and related funding issuesPrepare and analyze Total Rewards data for compliance testing and reporting; ensure testing target dates are met and results clearly documentedWork with finance and payroll staff to reconcile ongoing, mid-year, and year-end plan financials, plan contributions, and related funding issuesOversee benefit vendor relationships to ensure claims processing and account management remain within contracted levels, and manage day-to-day operationsProvide education, coaching, and consultation to HR Business Partners in order to resolve escalated employee benefit issues, and conduct training as neededCollaborate with team members to develop benefits program strategy, and find opportunities for improvements and efficienciesAssist with designing and delivering Total Rewards communicationsDevelop and implement financial wellness and educational programs to support employees across the organizationConduct routine and ad hoc audits ensuring accuracy across both internal and external systemsStay abreast of legislative changes impacting retirement and health & welfare plans, working closely with vendors and legal counsel to manage plans accordinglyWork with business units and plant HR representatives across the company by responding to inquiries, running reports, etc.Oversee benefit administration management to ensure positive employee experienceCollaborate with team members to develop benefits program strategy, and identify opportunities for improvements and efficienciesMonitor and analyze financial and utilization measures of Health & Welfare and Retirement plan performance; identify areas of opportunity or significant variancesAdminister recognition program

What you'll need:

Bachelor’s degree 

5 years’ experience with benefit plans including Health & Welfare and Retirement benefit plans with     

Extensive ERISA and defined contribution plan knowledge

Experience with vendor management and program implementation

Strong project management and analytical skills with the ability to solve and troubleshoot complex problems

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, within all levels of the organization

Ability to influence, interact and work effectively across Total Rewards and related functions

Ability to learn and apply new concepts effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and evolving global environment

Deep understanding of data transmission processes and aptitude to identify and resolve enrollment, eligibility, and payroll issues

Team-oriented and collaborative spirit

Outstanding communication skills, both written and spoken

Strong teamwork skills and the desire to collaborate and operate cross-functionally