Benefits Specialist

Mercedes-Benz: Building Exceptional Vehicles… and Careers!

Under general supervision, the Benefits Specialist is primarily responsible for administering designated benefits programs, including health, life, disability, leaves of absence, and other benefits.

Essential Functions

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal clients, including HR, Finance, and Legal departments, as well as outside vendors.
• Manage transactions with external vendors and help resolve escalated benefit issues.
• Answer employee questions and resolve issues related to benefit plans and policies.
• Provide financial metrics and perform cost analysis of benefit options.
• Coordinate audits with vendors as appropriate.
• Assist with the annual open enrollment process, including drafting communications, coordinating benefits fairs, and assisting associates with questions.
• Perform monthly reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices.
• Assist in preparing benefits-related communications, including brochures, plan documentation, and other associate communications.
• Support vendor management, SLA reviews, and internal audit processes with outside vendors as needed.
• Perform safe work practices and participate in training and safety programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related area, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in Human Resources, Payroll, Benefits, and Compliance.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems, such as PeopleSoft.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Windows applications.
• CEBS, GBA, and/or PHR preferred.

Benefits

• Health benefits
• Company retirement plan
• Annual profit share
• Possible mobility offers
• Coaching
• Flextime
• Employee events and discounts
• Possible mobile phone and parking benefits
• Canteen and café
• Near-site childcare

Mercedes-Benz U.S. International, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity workplace.