Sr Benefits Analyst

AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing•Detroit, MI

22h

About The Position

The Sr Benefits Analyst ensures associate Health & Welfare and Retirement benefit programs are properly documented, administered, and delivered accurately and on time. The role manages benefits records, plan data, and HRIS integrations to support eligibility, payroll deductions, compliance, reporting, and vendor administration, while maintaining effective relationships with benefit providers, retirement plan administrators, carriers, and external partners. The position administers benefit programs and responds to associate questions, guides associates on eligibility and plan provisions, implements new programs and enhancements, and manages benefit records and system integrations. It also coordinates retirement plan administration and compliance, supports wellness and incentive programs, analyzes benefits data, contributes to benefits strategy, participates in mergers and organizational changes, and supports audits and reporting requirements.

Requirements

5–7 years of experience with HRIS systems, 401(k) programs, benefit administration platforms, payroll integrations, and vendor file feeds.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related major.
Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare and Retirement benefit plan administration.
Knowledge of applicable benefits regulations and compliance requirements, including retirement plan regulations.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
Effective communication and relationship management skills with associates, management, vendors, and external partners.
Strong organization, project management, and implementation capabilities.
Ability to analyze benefit data, identify trends, and provide actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

Administer Health & Welfare and Retirement benefit programs by maintaining associate databases, responding to inquiries, interpreting policies and procedures, researching issues, providing guidance, and maintaining vendor and provider relationships.
Inform and guide associates on eligibility, enrollment, plan provisions, retirement programs, and available benefit offerings.
Implement new benefit programs and enhancements, including vendor selection and implementation, systems configuration, integration setup, testing, documentation, agreements, policies, and plan document maintenance.
Manage associate benefits records and HRIS data to ensure accurate and timely transfers to carriers, retirement providers, vendors, and payroll systems.
Oversee benefit eligibility and integration files for health and welfare vendors, retirement providers, and payroll interfaces; research and resolve errors and implement interface enhancements as needed.
Ensure benefit and retirement deduction files are processed accurately and on time in coordination with weekly and semi-monthly payroll cycles.
Coordinate retirement plan administration, including 401(k) and pension processes, benefit distributions, regulatory filings, participant communications, audits, and compliance requirements.
Administer day-to-day corporate wellness initiatives and incentive programs with external vendors, consultants, and carriers.
Contribute to benefits administration strategy by identifying opportunities and challenges, recommending solutions, and implementing approved initiatives.
Prepare management reporting and analysis of benefits data, participation metrics, cost trends, compliance information, and program effectiveness.
Participate in mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes to support seamless benefits integration and administration.
Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews, and reporting requirements for benefit programs.
Maintain current knowledge of benefits administration, retirement regulations, industry practices, and emerging trends through professional development, benchmarking, and educational opportunities.
Support team initiatives, assist colleagues, and take on new assignments and responsibilities as needed.