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Manager - Benefits and Retirement

Detroit, MI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
125000 - 145000 USD / Yearly
We are looking for an experienced Manager - Benefits and Retirement to lead the strategy, administration, and continuous improvement of employee benefit and retirement programs in Detroit, Michigan. This role oversees program design, vendor partnerships, compliance, and team operations while ensuring offerings remain competitive, cost-conscious, and aligned with organizational objectives. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in benefits management, retirement administration, and regulatory oversight, along with the ability to guide cross-functional decisions and support employees through complex programs. Responsibilities: • Direct the planning, execution, and day-to-day leadership of benefit and retirement offerings, ensuring effective service delivery across health, welfare, savings, and insurance programs. • Supervise team members and operational workflows related to benefits and retirement administration, setting priorities and maintaining high standards for accuracy and responsiveness. • Lead relationships with carriers, administrators, brokers, and other external partners, while reviewing agreements and coordinating contract-related actions through internal approval channels. • Partner with purchasing, legal, and external advisors to assess vendor proposals, facilitate evaluations, and recommend selections that support value, compliance, and program quality. • Oversee retirement plan administration, including enrollments, contributions, and transaction processing, to ensure records are completed correctly and within required timelines. • Perform periodic reviews of retirement data such as eligibility, vesting, and contribution activity, resolving discrepancies and strengthening data integrity controls. • Guide the development and annual administration of employee benefits programs, including policy updates, open enrollment execution, and ongoing program maintenance. • Evaluate renewal rates, plan structures, and utilization trends, then present recommendations on program changes, carrier options, and cost management strategies to leadership. • Administer leave and accommodation processes in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements, and support return-to-work coordination with leaders and organizational partners. • Monitor legal and regulatory obligations, prepare employee communications and required notices, and collaborate with risk management on workers’ compensation matters and benefit usage trends.
2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

Sr. Benefits Administrator

Livonia, MI
onsite
Permanent / Full Time
65000 - 75000 USD / Yearly
About the Opportunity We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Benefits Administrator to serve as the organization’s subject matter expert for all employee benefits functions. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a highly accountable environment, enjoys owning processes from start to finish, and takes pride in delivering an exceptional employee experience through precision, follow-through, and strong partnership across the business. This individual will act as the primary point of contact for employees, HR Business Partners, Finance, and all external benefits vendors, carriers, brokers, and leave administrators. Key Responsibilities Benefits Administration & Operations<ul><li>Administer all employee benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, prescription, FSA/HSA, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and voluntary benefits</li><li>Own day-to-day benefits operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing of enrollments, life events, terminations, and deductions</li><li>Manage self-funded medical plan administration including eligibility, funding coordination, claim issue resolution, stop-loss reporting, reimbursements, and TPA management</li><li>Conduct regular benefit audits, invoice reconciliations, and discrepancy resolution through completion</li><li>Support retirement plan administration including eligibility, employee changes, audit requests, and escalated issues</li><li>Serve as the primary escalation point for employees and vendors regarding benefits-related concerns</li></ul>Leave of Absence Administration<ul><li>Act as the internal liaison for 3rd party leave administrators</li><li>Coordinate and oversee all leave activity including FMLA, ADA, state-mandated leaves, and company leaves</li><li>Track open leaves, manage return-to-work, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations</li><li>Partner closely with employees, managers, HR, payroll, and vendors throughout the leave process</li></ul>Compliance & Regulatory Reporting<ul><li>Manage and coordinate Form 5500 preparation and filings</li><li>Prepare and distribute all required annual notices including HIPAA, CHIPRA, Medicare Part D, WHCRA, Marketplace notices, and related disclosures</li><li>Maintain and update Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), plan amendments, and Summary of Material Modifications (SMMs)</li><li>Support ACA reporting, nondiscrimination testing, COBRA administration, and ERISA/HIPAA compliance activities</li><li>Maintain audit-ready documentation and support internal and external audits</li></ul>Payroll & Finance Partnership<ul><li>Partner directly with Finance regarding benefit funding, self-funded plan reporting, stop-loss reimbursements, and benefits-related financial analysis</li><li>Coordinate with payroll to ensure accurate deductions, arrears, adjustments, reconciliations, and resolve discrepancies</li></ul>Employee Support & Process Improvement<ul><li>Provide high-touch employee support regarding benefits plans, leave programs, and enrollment processes</li><li>Support onboarding and termination activities related to benefits</li><li>Assist with open enrollment planning, execution, employee communication, and process improvements</li></ul>
2026-05-07T00:00:00Z