Global Benefits Specialist
General Motors

Pontiac, Michigan

Posted in Automotive


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About GM

There's never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision won't happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

Why Work for Us

Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.

Job Description

This can be a remote position; the selected candidate can reside and perform the work from anywhere within the United States and Canada.

The Role:
The Specialist will provide strategic consulting support and oversight for healthcare, wellbeing, insurance programs (e.g. life and disability), partnering with the business unit to provide seamless benefits support, and identifying areas to further align Global Benefits with the GM HR Transformation model while balancing and advocating local needs.

This position is part time.

Responsibilities:

  • Support Global Benefits Manager to lead the strategic design of global healthcare, wellbeing, and insurance programs
  • Benchmark plans, evaluate market competitiveness, and provide strategic recommendations that align to GM's Global Benefits principles and philosophy
  • Lead and partner with cross-functional team on global benefit projects including procuring new vendors
  • Complete surveys for consultant service providers (e.g. Aon, Willis Towers Watson) and networking groups
  • Support and coordinate plan renewals
  • Develop analytical models and reports using Excel and provide recommendations to support benefit initiatives
  • Partner within region to understand labor concerns relating to benefit plans and correlate timing of benefit recommendations to lead/support labor negotiations
  • Liaison with regional HR Leaders to understand local benefit needs within the country and external market competitiveness
  • Maintain an in depth understanding of the global benefits landscape and competitive environment
  • Participate and identify opportunities for benefit plan de-risking initiatives
  • Support local units to update global benefits data warehouse with benefit plan design information
  • Identify and ensure in-country benefits compliance
  • Recommend areas of improvement in local unit processes and global processes
  • Assist in the development of benefits training and communication materials
  • Assess wellbeing needs and partner to develop initiatives that align to global framework to improve overall health, wellbeing, and productivity
  • Develop actionable metrics for wellbeing offerings to track engagement, effectiveness, and value to employees and the company
  • Recommend program improvements for wellbeing offerings to maximize impact on employees and overall employee experience
  • Partner with professional benefits organizations and networking groups to understand trends (both emerging and established) in our industry
  • Partner on voluntary benefit initiatives

Additional Job Description

Required Experience/Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or Finance
  • 3+ years experienced benefits professional with expertise in strategic benefits design
  • Experience working in large companies or consultants, preferably multinationals, with experience in supporting benefit projects in an advisory role
  • Strong analytical skills including intermediate Excel skills
  • Effective communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively from remote location
  • Teamwork and relationship building
  • Problem solving and dealing with ambiguity
  • Willis Towers Watson Ben Track knowledge is a plus
  • Union/labor experience is a plus
  • Compensation: The median level of salary compensation for this role as a full-time employee is $109,283 (this job is a part time opportunity).
  • Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
  • Benefits: GM offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays, tuition assistance programs, employee assistance program, GM vehicle discounts and more

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Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities.GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

The policy of General Motors is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status. Additionally, General Motors is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us atCareers.Accommodations@GM.com. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.


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