Performance & Reward Expert – Benefits Administration

ABB•Auburn Hills, MI

3d•Remote

About The Position

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world. This role sits within ABB's Robotics business, a leading global robotics company. We're entering an exciting new chapter as we’ve announced the plan for SoftBank Group to acquire ABB Robotics. SoftBank is a globally recognized technology group and investor/operator focused on AI, robotics, and next-generation computing. By joining us now, you’ll be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of robotics—working alongside world-class experts in a fast-moving, innovation-driven environment. This Position reports to: Global Head of Performance & Rewards ABB Robotics is amidst a critical and change-driven transitionary period and is looking for an HR professional with significant Benefits Administration background to be help build, grow, and establish a fresh perspective. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Performance & Reward in a global organization. You’ll work with diverse teams across 40+ countries, influence strategic decisions, and help build a modern, data-driven total rewards function from the ground up. Main focus will be benefits administration in the United States and in Canada but with expanded scope across the company. This role is open to remote candidates located with the US (#LI-Remote). Additionally if located around Auburn Hills, MI there would be opportunity to explore hybrid remote work environment.

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of hands experience in independently administering employee benefit programs, including pension/retirement plans, compliance, vendor management, and employee communication.
Proficiency in HRIS systems and strong Excel/data analysis skills for reporting and audits.
In-depth understanding of U.S. and Canadian pension and benefits regulations (ERISA, IRS, CRA, provincial laws).
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse geographies.
Experience managing vendor relationships and supporting plan governance, including audits and filings.
Candidates must possess work authorization to work for ABB in the US.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with global benefits compliance is a plus.
Knowledge of international benefits practices or willingness to learn and support global initiatives.

Responsibilities

Administer and manage U.S. and Canadian pension and retirement plans, ensuring accurate enrollment, contributions, and compliance with plan rules and regulations.
Serve as primary liaison with pension vendors and trustees, overseeing plan governance, audits, and annual filings.
Coordinate monthly billing, payment processing, and reconciliation for benefit vendors.
Partner with Payroll and HR Service Center teams to ensure seamless data integration, accurate reporting, and timely processing of contributions.
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes in U.S. and Canadian benefits; implement updates to maintain compliance.
Support global benefits administration initiatives, including harmonization of processes and vendor management across multiple countries.

Benefits

Health, Life & Disability Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.