Director - Benefits Administration, Governance & Compliance

Stellantis•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

The Benefits Administration, Governance & Compliance role is both operational and strategic, offering the opportunity to apply deep knowledge of employee benefits, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. This position supports the delivery of high-quality benefits programs while ensuring alignment with legal standards and organizational values. Reporting to the Vice President - Health Care, Disability, Worker’s Compensation and Medical Operations, the role collaborates across departments and with external partners to maintain a compliant and employee-focused benefits infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 7 years of experience working in healthcare industry or related field, and/or major consulting firm, demonstrating an increase in role responsibilities
Aptitude to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
Strong analytical skills with an ability to drive change using data.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to professionally and effectively interact with staff, colleagues and senior management.
Capacity to work with labor unions.
Exceptional attention to detail for compliance and governance.
Strong communication skills to simplify complex policies.
Effective problem-solving and negotiation skills in benefit-related challenges.
Process improvement mindset to identify and close operational gaps.
Demonstrated experience in benefit program design, performance evaluation, and vendor management.
Astute knowledge of healthcare industry trends and regulatory challenges.
Strong business and financial acumen related to benefits and wellness programs
Experience working with external suppliers and cross-functional organizations.
Effectively balance competing priorities to fulfill all stakeholder expectations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business administration, human resources, labor relations, health care administration, or public health.
10+ years of experience working in healthcare industry or related field, and/or major consulting firm, demonstrating an increase in role responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Manage health, retirement, wellness, and other employee benefit programs for represented and non-represented employees and retirees.
Ensure accurate communication and accessibility of benefits to employees.
Coordinate with vendors and carriers to maintain service quality and resolve escalated issues.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures governing benefits programs.
Align benefit practices with corporate standards and ethical guidelines.
Support internal audits and reviews to ensure policy adherence.
Monitor and implement changes in laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA).
Ensure documentation and reporting meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with legal and regulatory teams to mitigate compliance risks.
Partner with HR, payroll, finance, and IT teams to ensure seamless operations.
Provide strategic insights and updates to leadership.