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GKN Automotive Benefits Specialist, Hybrid Role (NC or MI) in Sanford, North Carolina
Work Schedule and Location : Hybrid - two days per week remote. Ideal candidate based within commuting distance to Auburn Hills, Michigan or Newton or Alamance, North Carolina
Reports to : Benefits & Retirement Manager
Key Responsibilities:
In-depth understanding of local, state, and federal laws regarding pension and 401(k) plan administration, health and wellness, retiree medical, flexible benefit plan administration, life insurance, STD, LTD, Medicare, and Cobra.
Assist in coordination of annual open enrollment, including benefit renewal processes, in partnership with benefit broker and vendors, to ensure benefit programs align with GKN culture and remain competitive in local labor markets.
Work with broker and vendors to prepare annual enrollment and orientation materials. Lead other employee benefit communication campaigns. Maintain US Benefits SharePoint site for employees.
Coordinate with broker, vendors, and legal to complete all required annual audits, testing, and filings, including 5500s, pension plan valuations, non-discrimination testing and ACA reporting.
Coordinate with vendors to complete distribution of required annual notices.
Complete annual benefits benchmarking surveys.
Resolve employee inquiries and concerns in coordination with benefits vendors and HR teams.
Monitor monthly 401k default reports.
Coordinate HIPAA training and maintain HR access to required vendor systems.
Work closely with financial benefits analyst to reconcile carrier bills to ensure accuracy and timely payment processing.
Ensure integrity of employee data in vendor’s systems and coordinates corrections to out of sync data.
Partner with payroll department and HRIS team to troubleshoot benefit related issues in ADP as well as census/indicative file data for vendors. Monitor success of daily files and direct changes and testing of file, as required.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
6+ years of related professional experience in benefits administration
Strong customer service skills with a focus on employee education
Ability to collaborate with a cross-functional group of partners, both internal and external
Proven capability to independently manage projects, including communications, and change management.
Ability to adapt and drive improvements and continuously simplify processes with compliance in mind.
Expertise in Oracle HCM, ADP EV6 or GlobalView, and Excel for reporting and auditing purposes
Must be fluent in English.
Must be able to work and travel independently.
About GKN Automotive:
We have been inventing the future for 250 years. A global automotive technology company that pioneered electric drive systems and is now driving the future of transportation. GKN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel, and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture, and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.
What do we offer?
Compensation: Competitive Salary with Bonus Structure
Benefits: Eligible employees may participate in most benefit programs on the first of the month following or coincident with date of hire.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Employer Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Pre-tax Savings & Spending Accounts (HSAs and FSAs)
• Voluntary Benefits- a variety of options
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
As a global engineering company, innovation is what differentiates us from our competitors and is central to our success. We seek people of different backgrounds, with different skills and perspectives to spark originality, imagination, and creativeness in our teams around the world. GKN Automotive is an equal opportunity employer. We treat all employees and applicants fairly and are committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination or harassment against any employee or applicant on the grounds of age, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to providing individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us to request any such accommodation: careers@gknautomotive.com
No Candidate Submittal from External Recruiting Firms will be considered.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.
GKN Driveline provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy, or disability.