MI-Total Rewards Manager

Responsibilities

• Operationalize our Total Rewards function by converting strategy into action, collecting and analyzing data to measure success, and continually optimizing programs to ensure alignment with business goals and maximum ROI.
• Lead the team in the execution of our annual open enrollment, new hire benefits orientation, leave of absence programs, wellness program, and all aspects of 401(k) administration.
• Advise, coach, and train our HR team and business leaders to ensure thorough adoption and understanding of our rewards programs and identify and resolve any gaps in program adoption.
• Assists in driving a national Total Rewards strategy and cascading benefits strategies which align with the company’s business and talent acquisition strategies to attract and retain a diverse workforce.
• Utilizes data and analytics to act as a consultant for leadership and drive favorable business outcomes by providing innovative ideas, insights, and recommendations as it relates to our Total Rewards programs
• Review the Total Rewards programs regularly. Provide recommendations for the company benefits strategy, including implementing new plans, modifying existing plans, developing wellness programs and ensuring the benefits are competitive within the market.
• Provide on-demand and recurring Human Capital Management reporting and analytics to the business.
• Oversee the successful processing and administration of payroll; providing checks and balances while establishing and adopting best practices for the function
• Provide purpose, motivation, and direction to the Total Rewards Team using effective performance management techniques, including establishing expectations and goals, providing recognition and feedback, and addressing performance problems.
• Research, negotiate, and evaluate vendor proposal contracts. Manage vendor relationships. Act as a liaison between vendors, brokers, and associates for problem resolution.
• Oversee internal benefit audits, as necessary, and assist with external benefit audits and year end testing for 401(k) Plan and all 5500 annual filings.
• Stay abreast of federal and state benefits regulations and notify management of necessary changes.
• Adhere to all company policies related to J-SOX and IATF16949.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business or related discipline
• Minimum of 8 years of Total Rewards experience inclusive of benefits, compensation and wellness.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in leading and/or supervising a team
• Knowledge of payroll, wellness and benefit laws and policies, such as 401(k), COBRA, HIPAA, Workers’ Compensation, ERISA, and PPACA, FMLA, ADA.
• Extensive knowledge of health care program offerings (i.e. medical, dental, STD, LTD, Life/AD&D, EAP, and other benefit programs)
• Ability to maintain confidential information
• HR software experience, preferably ADP
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal; ability to communicate complicated details effectively with individuals at all levels.
• Ability to find solutions that are acceptable to diverse groups with conflicting interests and needs.
• Strong employee relations skills with a customer-service orientation
• Ability to gain cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.
• Ability to adapt leadership style to a variety of situations and create a positive work environment where all staff are motivated to do their best.
• Ability to identify options for solving a problem and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses
• Ability to work collaboratively with employees within department and across functions to accomplish goals.
• Ability to set priorities, goals, and timetables to achieve maximum productivity.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel required (minimum vlookups, pivot tables, if statements).
• Proven ability to analyze data for trends and provide recommendations based on analysis
• Detailed-oriented
• Experience negotiating benefits contracts and working with vendors
• Ability to travel