Carpenter Technology Corporation

specialty alloys

BenefitsAnalystIII

Reading, Pennsylvania, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Benefits Analyst III at Carpenter Technology Corporation. Skills: Benefits program support and optimization, Analytical expertise, Benefits operations support, Vendor management. Deliver expert-level day‑to‑day administration for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and Executive benefit plans. Resolve complex eligibility, leave, and job transfer inquiries from employees and supervisors”

What You'll Achieve.

Supports and optimizes the company’s benefits programs

Industry & Context.

specialty alloys
Problems you'll solve

Advanced analytical expertise; Resolve complex eligibility, leave, and job transfer inquiries; Resolve service issues with carriers and third-party administrators

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Five to seven years of experience in benefits experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred, Ability to manage multiple priorities (small projects and sub-teams) in a fast-paced environment and interact effectively with employees at all levels, Must be technologically adept and able to work with multiple applications, analytical and technical skills, including intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, Experience with HRIS systems (Workday, SAP, UKG, etc. )

Nice to Have

Specific knowledge of Workday system is a plus

What You'll Do.

Deliver expert-level day‑to‑day administration for medical

and Executive benefit plans

Resolve complex eligibility

and job transfer inquiries from employees and supervisors

Ensure accurate and timely processing of benefit actions for hires

Maintain alignment between HRIS systems

and union contract provisions

Interpret and administer benefit‑related sections of collective bargaining agreements

Support contract negotiations through benefit costing

Serve as daily contact for carriers and third‑party administrators to resolve service issues

Conduct audits of vendor transactions

including leave claims

and new hire enrollments

and plan design work with consultants and actuaries

Conduct cost modeling

Provide insights to Benefits leadership on cost drivers and plan optimization opportunities

Maintain dashboards for enrollment activity

and wellness participation

Ensure compliance with ERISA

and collective bargaining agreements

Support Form 5500 filings

nondiscrimination testing

and required annual communications

Maintain SOPs and process controls tailored to manufacturing environments

Support system configuration

and communications planning for annual open enrollment

Manage multi‑shift rollout

ensuring employees across all locations receive accurate materials

Plan annual benefits fair/wellness day events for all locations

accessible communications for a primarily onsite

Conduct supervisor training and onsite informational sessions

Oversee benefits programs for international locations

ensuring compliance and competitiveness

Partner with global consultants and site leadership on renewals and ongoing issues

Participate in monthly reviews with international brokers

Manage the corporate relocation program

including vendor invoicing and policy updates

Administer the Expat program in coordination with Payroll and external tax partners

Manage the Motus auto reimbursement program

and imputed income calculations

Support benefit renewals

and ongoing communications development

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner effectively across Human Resources, Labor Relations, Payroll, and site leadership; Partner with union representatives and local HR teams to resolve benefit concerns and support grievance responses; Partner with global consultants and site leadership on renewals and ongoing issues

Communication Scope

Develop clear, accessible communications for a primarily onsite, hourly workforce

Process & Methodology

Ability to manage multiple priorities (small projects and sub-teams)

Full Job Description

**Carpenter Technology Corporation** is a leading producer and distributor of premium specialty alloys, including titanium alloys, nickel and cobalt based superalloys, stainless steels, alloy steels and tool steels. 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. 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. **Position Summary:** Supports and optimizes the company’s benefits programs within a complex, 24/7 manufacturing environment. 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. The ideal candidate combines deep technical benefits knowledge with strong analytical skills, exceptional customer service, and the ability to partner effectively across Human Resources, Labor Relations, Payroll, and site leadership. **Position Description:** * Deliver expert-level day‑to‑day administration for medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and Executive benefit plans. * 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. * Maintain alignment between HRIS systems, benefits platforms, payroll, and union contract provisions. * Interpret and administer benefit‑related sections of collective bargaining agreements. * 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. * Serve as dail

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