Ilitch Companies

Ilitch Companies

Manager, Benefits Administration

Detroit, MI

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 23 days ago
ComplianceStakeholder ManagementHRPerformance ManagementHRISHIPAACommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • The role requires strong partnership with Finance, Legal, Payroll, HRIS, and external vendors.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a team of direct reports to establish clear roles, performance expectations, and development plans
  • Lead vendor strategy, selection, and governance (including RFPs, renewals, and performance management)
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and proactively manage legislative changes to assess plan impact
  • Oversee audits and maintain documented processes and controls

Requirements

  • Occasional travel may be required
  • Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
  • Strong knowledge of U.S.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, etc.)
  • Experience managing vendors and complex benefit programs
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems (Workday strongly preferred)
  • Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering a high-quality employee experience

Benefits

  • Design and manage a comprehensive portfolio of benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement, and wellbeing initiatives
  • Drive process standardization, documentation, and automation across benefits administration
  • Partner with Finance to manage benefits budgets and identify cost optimization opportunities
  • Develop clear, modern communication materials to improve benefit understanding and utilization for colleagues
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits, including plan design, administration, and compliance

Company info

  • The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
  • This company participates in E-Verify.

Visa & Work Authorization

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