Job Description: Benefits Manager sought by a major heavy manufacturing company for its Jackson, MI operation. Responsible for all ARISA programs as to meeting government/legal requirements. Will support all corporate benefit programs, lead benefit projects, develop communication initiatives, and maintain compliance programs and reports. Job duties include: 

• Lead Benefits Administration including: cost analysis, employee communications, benefits issue resolutions.  
• Provide statistical analysis on benefit metrics and cost projections. 
• Assure all benefit programs are legally compliant from an administrative perspective.
• Administer the Pension Plan, meeting all daily, quarterly, and annual administration requirements.
• Implement HIPAA privacy and security policies, and maintain HIPAA compliance.
• Participate in union contract negotiations regarding benefits.
• Manage COBRA administration of ARRA.
• Manage all legally required forms, tests, reports pertaining 5500’s, non-discrimination to the group benefit and 401-K plans.

A solid career opportunity with a company that values and rewards its employees accordingly.

Job Requirements:

• B.S. Degree or significant Benefits Management experience in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum 10 years Benefits related experience.
• Proficient at managing all government and legal requirements for Benefit Plans.
• Computer expertise: Power Point, Word, HRIS system.
• Working knowledge of Ceridian Payroll System preferred.