Senior Benefits Analyst

About the role

Dauch Corporation, a global automotive driveline and metal forming supplier, is hiring a Senior Benefits Analyst. The role ensures that Health & Welfare and Retirement benefit programs are properly documented, administered and delivered accurately and on time, and manages benefits records, plan data and HRIS integrations to support eligibility, payroll deductions, compliance, reporting and vendor administration.

Key responsibilities

• Administer Health & Welfare and Retirement programs, maintain associate databases, answer inquiries, interpret policies and guide associates on eligibility, enrollment and plan provisions.
• Implement new programs and enhancements, including vendor selection, system configuration, integration setup, testing, documentation and plan documents.
• Manage benefits records and HRIS data so information flows accurately to carriers, retirement providers, vendors and payroll systems.
• Oversee eligibility and integration files, resolve errors and monitor interface issues.
• Ensure benefit and retirement deductions are processed accurately with weekly and semi-monthly payroll cycles.
• Coordinate retirement plan administration, including 401(k) and pension processes, distributions, regulatory filings, audits and compliance.
• Run corporate wellness initiatives and incentive programs with external vendors and carriers.
• Contribute to benefits strategy, provide management reporting on participation, costs and compliance, and support M&A integration and audits.

Required profile

• 5-7 years of experience with HRIS systems, 401(k) programs, benefit administration platforms, payroll integrations and vendor file feeds.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a related major.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Welfare and Retirement plan administration and of applicable benefits regulations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Effective communication with associates, management, vendors and partners, and strong project management abilities.

Required skills

• HRIS systems, 401(k) programs, payroll integrations and vendor file feeds
• Microsoft Excel
• Benefits administration and retirement plan regulations