Benefits Manager

Company: Panduit Corporation
Location: Tinley Park
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

What We Can Offer YouOur Total Rewards Program provides competitive health and financial benefits as well as continuous opportunities to learn, grow, and develop. We are committed to offering our employees flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities to help you thrive. Additionally, we encourage a spirit of continuous learning and promote well-rounded development as part of our commitment to help you realize your professional goals. Panduit recognizes that our employees are key to our success, and we strive to cultivate a diverse and inclusive work environment that strengthens our Company and enables every employee to reach their full potential.

• This is an opportunity to lead development of competitive Benefits programs
• This role is available as 50% hybrid remote
• 3 weeks paid vacation + 5 sick days + 1 volunteer day + 11 holidays
• Annual incentive based on company and individual performanceWhat We Are Looking ForAs the Benefits Manager, you are responsible for providing competitive Benefits programs and offerings that help make Panduit a great place to work through attracting and retaining great talent at all levels.Lead the design, development, management and administration of the company's North America (US and Canada) health and welfare programs while working with global HR Directors and managers to ensure valuable, cost-effective benefits are in place around the world. Provides leadership and direction to benefits staff in order to deliver results and provide a great experience for all employees. Manages third party vendors in support of benefits philosophy and policies.What You Will Do
  • Participate in strategy planning, benefits design, cost analysis, implementation and communication of regional employee benefit plans. Assist global HR with strategy and planning as required and requested. Measure and report out on success of benefits programs annually to the HR leadership team and executive management.
  • Build strong relationships with senior leadership, stakeholders, and employees to ensure to ensure alignment between the needs of the business and the needs of our people. Manage all Benefits resources to ensure timely, effective and proactive handling of stakeholders needs. Oversee the implementation of Benefits programs through direct reports and the human resources team members. Identify opportunities for improvement and resolve problems. Provide guidance, coaching and performance management to all direct reports.
  • Monitor and maintain plan compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including but not limited to, plan documents/amendments, 5500 filings, Summary Annual Report distribution, discrimination testing and Summary Plan Description updates. Work closely with external partner (manage the relationship) to ensure compliance.
  • Lead the global benefits brokerage across Panduit. Ensure the performance of the vendors and manage the relationship to secure the highest level of service. Define expatriate benefit offerings, visas and relocation processes for Panduit and handle these for high level/key talent across Panduit.What You Will Bring Required Degree: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or universityCertificate(s): CEBS certification (or some coursework) a plus
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in benefits management administration, including direct experience with ERISA plans
    • Experience with an online benefits enrollment platform (Workday a plus)
    • 3-5 years managing and developing a team
    • Exposure to global benefits practices (at least one country outside of the U.S.)
    • Knowledge of ERISA/DOL/IRS compliance as it related to employee benefit plans
    • Strong project management skills and experience leading multi-functional projects
    • Must be proficient with HRMS systems and MS Office (Workday a plus)
    • Outstanding interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching skills.
    • Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff members.
    • Demonstrated ability to serve as a knowledgeable resource for senior leadership teams and stakeholders.
    • General knowledge of various employment laws and practices and experience working with a corporate employment law attorney.
    • Adept at handling confidential and sensitive information with discretion and working to ensure confidentiality is respected throughout the organization.
    • Demonstrated managerial skills including leadership, decisiveness, flexibility, sound business judgment, and highly developed personal, analytical and communication skills.
    • Familiarity with expatriate benefitsTRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel to local Panduit locations as requiredWe thank all those interested in joining the Panduit team; however only those that complete the online application and meet the minimum job qualifications will be considered for this role.Panduit is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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