Manager Benefits Administration

About the role

Gerdau is hiring a Manager Benefits Administration in Tampa, Florida, as a Tampa Office Center of Excellence resource supporting North American operations. The role covers the development, implementation and administration of North American employee benefit programs, including health and welfare, retirement, work-life programs and benefits compliance, and reports to the Director, Total Rewards.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of 6-7 employees, typically three in Health & Welfare and three in Retirement.
• Develop and administer US and Canadian benefit plans, oversee project design, vendor selection and management, and escalate issues to executive management and the Corporate Brazil process owner.
• Manage benefits integration for corporate actions such as mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, layoffs and new locations, and support global benefits initiatives.
• Oversee internal and external audits, lead process improvements (including SAP deployment and Shared Services), and supervise vendor relationships with plan providers, attorneys, auditors, consultants and actuaries.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, including ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ARRA, DOL and PBGC, and manage cost control across health care, retirement, disability and work-life programs.
• Track performance metrics, develop and implement technology solutions, and act as subject matter expert on Total Rewards strategies, contract negotiations and labor relations.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university; Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years in US and Canadian benefits and retirement programs, or 5-6 years in Total Rewards plus 5-6 years in related accounting, finance or compliance work.
• PHR, GBA or RPA equivalent certification highly preferred; union and non-union facility experience is a plus.

Required skills

• Knowledge of ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ARRA, DOL and PBGC, and experience in compliance, outsourcing, legal matters, technology and consultant management.
• Strong financial acumen, advanced analytical skills and project and process management abilities.
• Ability to work with IT teams to design and test benefits systems, and proficiency in collective bargaining concepts.