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US HR and Benefits Compliance Specialist
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What they do
A Compensation or Benefits Specialist evaluates and works to maintain the pay structure and benefits program at an organization. Analyzes wage and salary data and trends, monitors market conditions; works with benefits vendors, processes benefit claims for employees; monitors government employment regulations. May focus specifically on job classifications and compensation or on benefits programs such as pensions.
$66,152 / year median in Michigan
+3% projected growth
Job Description
- Assist in management of US HR Compliance vendor partners.
- Train key users on US HR Compliance process, systems, etc. as well as promote training opportunities with vendor partners.
- Partner with sites to troubleshoot data and systems issues in compliance systems.
- Develop communications and training materials and partner with Global Compliance to facilitate US required trainings.
- Educate sites on annual US HR compliance audit requirements: data, posters, training, documentation, etc.
- Maintain US HR Compliance portal and process documentation.
- Vendor/partner governance: coordinate compliance-related deliverables with vendors or third parties (where applicable) and track completion.
- Compliance risk tracking: log issues, exceptions, and remediation actions; escalate risks and missed deadlines promptly. Benefits Administration Support
- Support day-to-day administration of U.S. benefit programs (e.g., medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, retirement plans).
- Coordinate employee benefit inquiries and issue resolution, escalating complex cases as needed.
- Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to support enrollments, eligibility, and data integrity.
- Support annual cycles (e.g., open enrollment) including testing, communications coordination, and post-enrollment clean-up. Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Administration, or related field.
- 3+ years of employee benefits program (health, retirement, disability, leave) or HR experience to include a combination of working at a plant site, maintaining US HR Compliance efforts, and proficiency using HR systems.
- At least 3 years' experience of change management to include proven success in driving adoption of new processes, programs, or systems.
- Experience in creating and delivering communications and training to various levels within an organization.
- High integrity and discretion with confidential information.