Benefits Senior Consultant

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Summary

The Benefit and Retirement Lead is a subject matter expert role within the Total Rewards function and focuses on strategies, design recommendations to harmonize practices, cost control measures while ensuring governance and compliance with US legislation by working with external benefits consultants, vendors, and various internal stakeholders.

The role provides expertise on Health and Welfare and retirement plans (both pension and savings plans) and plays an active role in global initiatives.

 The Benefit and Retirement Lead will also play a critical role during CBA negotiations for the various plants across the US with the support of various external consultants. 

Employee benefits (40%)


* Drive Strategic Governance and Compliance
Lead the strategic oversight of annual H&W benefit plan compliance, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and enterprise risk management.

Oversee non-discrimination testing, participant notifications (SPDs, SMMs, SARs), and proactively monitor legislative changes.

Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership on regulatory impacts and strategic responses.


* Lead Vendor Strategy and Contract Management
Spearhead the end-to-end strategy for H&W vendor relationships, including contract renewals and RFP processes.

Collaborate cross-functionally with People Services, Procurement, Legal, Data Privacy, and IT, leveraging consultant expertise (Aon) to ensure optimal vendor performance, cost efficiency, and alignment with organizational objectives.


* Shape Annual Enrollment Strategy and Execution
Will develop and lead the US annual enrollment strategy, including benefit design recommendations, pricing strategy, and budget development for Finance and leadership approval.

Partner with People Solutions and vendors (Alight) to ensure seamless execution, system readiness, and impactful employee communications.

Drive innovation in employee experience through targeted messaging and change management.



* Influence Labor Relations and Union Strategy
Serve as a strategic advisor in US union negotiations, providing data-driven insights, cost modeling, and plan design recommendations.

Act as a key liaison between internal stakeholders and external consultants to ensure alignment with business goals and labor strategies.


* Policy Stewardship and Program Optimization
Own the strategic development and continuous improvement of US H&W and paid leave policies.

Ensure policies reflect evolving workforce needs, regulatory changes, and organizational values.


* Strategic HR Partnership and Advisory
Provide expert guidance to HR and business leaders on benefit programs, policy interpretation, and strategic initiatives.

Act as a trusted...