Benefits and Systems Manager

Looking for a rewarding career with a Company that believes employees are the most important asset? At WE Soda, we pride ourselves in fostering a collaborative work environment where employees can sharpen and expand their skills, while receiving a competitive wage and maintaining a good work-life balance. We are taking steps to attract and retain talented and motivated salaried entry-level and experienced individuals. Come utilize your skills and contribute to the continued success of our underground mine and surface operations!

Operating successfully in Green River, Wyoming, WE Soda is the world's largest natural soda ash mine and production site, offering a secure, reliable, and diverse range of high-quality product choices. WE Soda mines and processes trona ore and manufactures soda ash that is used in the production of glass, detergents, chemical manufacturing, pulp and paper production, and water treatment. In addition, the company also produces sodium bicarbonate and other chemical compounds used in common industrial, agricultural, and household applications.

Why Join WE Soda?

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Medical, Dental, Life & Disability Insurance, Vision, Flexible Spending (Medical and Dependent Care) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Pre-paid Legal, beginning first day of employment: company funds a portion of HSA.
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan for salaried employees, the company makes Safe Harbor matching contributions (fully vested immediately) of 100% up to the first 5% of eligible pay you contribute; additionally, the company makes discretionary contributions up to 5% of eligible pay in the first quarter of the following year (three-year vesting requirement).
• Subsidized transportation to our plant from Green River, Rock Springs, and Bridger Valley.
• Flexible schedules may be available dependent on position.

Position Title: Benefits and System Manager

Location: Green River, WY

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: VP of Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary:

WE Soda is seeking an experienced Benefits and Systems Manager to join our Human Resources team. This role is responsible for the administration of employee benefits and the coordination of people-related programs tied to those benefits at our Green River, Wyoming facility. The Manager will ensure accurate and compliant delivery of benefits and HR processes, while supporting a positive employee experience. This is a fully on-site position in an industrial setting, requiring close collaboration with plant staff, HR leadership, and the Global Compliance Team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment. This role has no direct reports.

Key Responsibilities:

Benefits Administration:

* Administer and support WE Soda's employee benefits programs, including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, and wellness plans.
* Serve as the first point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and issue resolution.
* Manage annual open enrollment activities, including coordination with vendors, benefit system updates, and employee communications.
* Maintain accurate records and ensure data integrity across HRIS benefit systems.
* Support workers' compensation processes in coordination with the Company's Safety and Risk teams.

People Operations & Workforce Support:

* Coordinate onboarding and offboarding processes, including benefits enrollment, orientation, and exit reviews.
* Partner with payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and processing of employee changes.
* Support HR programs related to leave management (e.g., FMLA, STD, return-to-work), employee relations, and attendance.
* Assist in planning and executing employee engagement and recognition initiatives across the facility.
* Additional duties as assigned.

Compliance & Global Coordination:

* Ensure all benefits and HR practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
* Collaborate with WE Soda's Global Compliance Team to align local HR practices with international regulatory requirements.
* Maintain required documentation and support audits, filings, and government reporting (e.g., COBRA, ACA, ERISA, 1095-Cs).
* Monitor legal and regulatory changes affecting HR and benefits and recommend policy updates as needed.

Skills, Ability and Educational Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
* At least 8 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing, industrial, or unionized setting.
* Experience managing and optimizing retirement plans, particularly defined benefit pension plans.
* In-depth knowledge of employee benefits programs and compliance standards.
* Proficiency in HRIS and benefits platforms; experience with Dayforce preferred.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across all levels of a facility-based workforce.
* Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and follow-through.
* High level of discretion and professionalism in handling confidential information.
* Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, on-site industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Professional certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP, CEBS).
* Experience supporting a unionized workforce.
* Familiarity with global HR practices and multi-jurisdictional compliance.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This is a full-time, on-site role located at WE Soda's Green River facility. Occasional movement through industrial workspaces is required; PPE will be provided as needed. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
* Sit and stand for many hours at a time
* Use senses of touch, hearing and vision, including close and distant
* Move about on foot
* Ascending or descending steps, ladders, stairs ramps, platforms, and the like using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling when climbing, walking, standing, crouching, kneeling, crawling or stooping on variable surfaces
* Bending the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist
* Extending the hands and arms in any direction
* Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise working with the hand or hands
* Working primarily with the fingers as opposed to the whole hand or arm.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WE Soda is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a workplace that respects and values diversity, equity, and inclusion at every level.

WE Soda is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected categories. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for employee's and applicant's disabilities or religious beliefs and practices. Alternative methods of applying for employment are available to individuals unable to apply through this site because of a disability. Contact WE Soda Human Resources to discuss reasonable accommodations.