Benefits Manager, Non-Monetary (Hybrid)

SUMMARY
Lead the Non-Monetary Benefits CoE Team and drive strategic Non-Monetary Benefits initiatives including Health & Welfare benefits, Retirement Plans, and Non-Monetary recognition programs in the region.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Embrace the MAHLE Leadership Principles:

          -Empower with accountability: Own mistakes and practice continual learning. Foster autonomy and development.

          -Trust each other: Practice collaboration and communicate in an honest and authentic way. Utilize differences to make us stronger.

          -Inspire for change: Create enthusiasm for MAHLE’s future by establishing an environment that supports innovation and entrepreneurship.

          -Lead by example: Make and keep commitments. Receive feedback before giving feedback.

• Strive to create an inclusive environment in which employees are valued and respected.

• Take ownership of talent management practices within your team. This includes, but is not limited to, diversity, equity and inclusion, learning and development, performance management, and succession planning.

• Manage all North American Non-Monetary Benefits activities in alignment with globally defined strategy and processes 

• Lead a team of employees responsible for benefits administration located in the US and Mexico and for Retirement & Pension 

• Translate global Non-Monetary Benefits strategy into concepts, methods, and processes to meet regional specific needs and ensure MAHLE remains an Employer of Choice 

• Effective manage the self-insured benefit offerings by partnering with insurance brokers, benchmarking competitiveness of plans and negotiate discounts with providers 

• Define North America / local Non-Monetary Rewards programs ex: vision, dental, medical, retirement, etc. in alignment with governmental requirements and global governance 

• Create effective programs to manage and control costs including wellness programs, EAP and other voluntary benefit offerings 

• Oversee the maintenance and governmental compliance of retirement (401k) and pension plans  

• Oversee the annual enrollment / benefits selection process for the US (October-November) 

• Ensure all program compliance with governmental requirements. Track respective KPIs for North America to determine overall regional performance within the area of responsibility 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Human Resources, or related field is required

• Minimum of 7+ <span 72="">years of professional experience preferred in Non-Monetary Benefits, preferably in an international manufacturing environment is required

• <span 72="">Previous experience leading the Non-Monetary Rewards function is strongly preferred 

• <span 72="">Experience with self-insured plans is desired

• <span 72="">Union and/or Labor Negotiations experience is a plus 

• <span 72="">Understanding of different cultures and working across organizational, functional, and geographic boundaries  

• <span 72="">Strong leadership skills with intercultural and diverse teams 

• <span 72="">Good knowledge of statistics and data analysis 

• <span 72="">High standards of integrity