Human Resources Coordinator - Benefits & HRIS - Igloo Products Corp.

Who We Are:

Millions of people around the world use Dometic products. They are campers, RV users, boat owners, and lovers of the outdoor life. They all share the same intense feelings - a longing for freedom and adventure, a desire to explore the world and to stay away longer. Dometic calls this mobile living and creates the building blocks for this lifestyle.

Dometic offers smart and reliable products with outstanding design for every aspect of days away: cooking, preserving food quality, personal hygiene, maintaining a pleasant temperature, and more. Today, Dometic operates in a global market that is being transformed by a number of market trends like increased leisure spending and mobile lifestyle, as well as digitalization.

With Dometic’s unique global market reach and presence in over 100 countries and core technology competences, Dometic is well positioned in this market for further profitable growth. As a market leader in Mobile Living solutions, Dometic is committed to driving sustainability in our industry. This means offering innovative, durable, low-carbon products that inspire an active, comfortable, and responsible life in the outdoors.

Igloo Products Corp is an iconic and fast-growing American brand known for exceptional and durable performance for everyday cooler needs. After more than 75 years of as the leader as a housewares brand, Igloo has pivoted to a high growth lifestyle brand for outside activities associated with fun, family and friends.

Founded in as a metalworking shop bringing fresh cold water to Texas workers in the field to inventing the Playmate to becoming America’s most recognizable brand of ice chests, the Igloo story spans more than 75 years of delivering coolness to the world.  Today, Igloo has 90% + brand awareness and is #1 in market share in the US, is a pioneer in sustainability for our category with the launch of biodegradable coolers and coolers made with from post-consumer recycled resin and other sustainable materials and has a growing DTC business allowing us to build direct relationships with our consumers.  In 2021, Igloo was acquired by Dometic Brands and now there is the opportunity to Globally grow both brands together.

Job Summary Statement:

This role has primary responsibility for entering and maintaining Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and Timekeeping system.  The individual in this role also provides support for Benefits and Payroll department.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preserves integrity and accuracy of Human Resources Information System including conducting import of new hire information into HRIS, and input and updates of all personnel information
• Serves as liaison between employee and management to answer questions regarding company practices, regulations, compensation, and/or benefits
• Supports company leave administration process including assisting employees in leave requests and administration of disability insurance programs
• Assists employees and answers questions about company health benefit programs including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401(k), FSA accounts and other ancillary plans
• Conducts new employee orientations for Benefits and Payroll/HRIS.
• Assists Benefits Supervisor with leave related timekeeping to ensure all weekly employee time is completed and approved accurately
• Works with Supervisor to analyze and corrects issues related to HRIS system; creates and maintains historical documentation related to corrections
• Assists Contingent Workforce Team by determining data needs, contributing expertise on HRIS practices/procedures to achieve objectives, and compiling reports for deliverables
• Provides backup to Supervisor for employee benefits enrollment/termination processes with carriers
• Assists in conducting benefit meetings, such as the annual open enrollment process and new benefit introductions
• Works with supervisor on the implementation of health and wellness initiatives.
• Assists Supervisor with vendor payments/invoices for all health and welfare plans.
• Coordinates with finance on employee headcount for reporting and budget reviews
• Coordinates with cost accounting on labor hours and payments
• Assists with benefits for payroll preparation, administration, and processing
• Maintains Attendance points system in HRIS system; responsible for weekly points run and administration to ensure accuracy and correction of points as requested
• Prepares Ad Hoc reports related to HRIS for leadership
• Provides backup to payroll coordinator with timekeeping processes and payroll inquiries
• Updates and alters new and existing positions within HRIS system
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience
• 1 year of experience in Human Resources or in high volume customer facing role
• English & Spanish language skills: Fully bi-lingual in Spanish, able to read, speak and write
• Proficiency with related software (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Power Point) / Intermediate Excel.
• Strong communication skills – oral and written
• Math skills: Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide
• Physical Demands: Office and warehouse environment; able to move around the plant/manufacturing environment, walk long distances, and climb stairs
• Able to support multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to handle confidential information.
• Ability to analyze and question accuracy of documents, request additional information as necessary.
• Must be able to deal with all levels in the organization.
• Able to work in a team environment and take initiative individually
• Experience with data entry – preferably in a HR/Payroll System.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree

Igloo offers equal opportunities for everyone. Equal opportunities mean that all employees shall be treated according to their abilities and qualifications in every employment decision, including but not limited to hiring, advancement, compensation benefits, training, lay-offs and termination. Any form of discrimination or harassment against employees due to personal factors, such as gender, ethnicity, skin color, age, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability and pregnancy or employees with family responsibilities is prohibited.

All applicants must be at least 18 years old and legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Igloo supports and respects the protection of internationally proclaimed human rights. We do not tolerate child labor or any form of modern slavery, including forced, bonded or compulsory labor, physical or psychological punishment or human trafficking.

We are passionate about building together an inclusive and equitable working environment, that respects individual strengths, views and experiences. We believe that diversity enables us to thrive across our differences. Be yourself and join us!