What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compensation & Benefits Manager position at Constellium?
Constellium is a global sector leader that develops innovative, value-added aluminum products for a broad scope of markets and applications, focusing in particular on aerospace, automotive and packaging.
Context:
The Compensation & Benefits Manager will administer employee benefits program, which will include retirement plans, leave policies, wellness programs, and insurance policies such as health, dental/vision, life, and disability programs. The Senior Benefits Manager will be responsible for managing and administering the benefit programs for all employees, both union and non-union. He/She will work closely with Constellium Corporate Total Rewards Team in the development / administration of benefits and other rewards plans. Additionally, he/she will work closely with local Labor Relations Manager to provide advice and analysis on benefits administration related to the collective bargaining agreement.
Key Accountabilities and Primary Purpose:
- Provides counsel and advice to all levels of management in the application and interpretation of Constellium’s benefit plans.
- Initiates and conducts training for management regarding employee benefits and other employee rewards.
- Negotiates third party administrator contracts and administers the terms and conditions of such contracts.
- Responsible for the support and maintenance of Constellium’s HR systems (HRIS).
- Ensures plan design features are enforced to maintain plan design integrity and ensure costs are minimized.
- Coordinates the administration of pension plans, benefits committee work and total rewards surveys.
- Conduct detailed investigations and prepares applicable reports as necessary or as directed.
- Provides counsel to Director, Human Resources on issues related to benefits and other rewards
- Responsible for international employees (Expats) relocation and benefits administration in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Ensures benefits programs meet employee needs, comply with legal requirements, and are cost effective.
- Develops benefits communications and counsels employees on benefits related issues
- Manages the Payroll, Benefits, and HRIS functions
- Oversee all Health, Welfare and Retirement plans; including both a defined benefits pension plan and a defined contribution 401K plan
- Ensure that Ravenswood benefit plans are administered correctly and consistent with company values and philosophy
- Evaluate and monitor all benefit programs and identify and implement changes as regulations and marketplace evolves
- Ensure that Ravenswood benefit programs are competitive and in line with Corporate benefits strategy and with the local marketplace
- Develop strategies and materials to communicate benefit information to employees
- Ensures HRIS systems are functioning
- Accountable for keeping the workforce informed regarding Constellium benefits and the value those benefits provide to employees
- Manage the annual merit increase process for salaried employees and the general increase process for hourly employees.
- Work with finance department ensuring an appropriate merit budget and process for the administration of the Company’s pay plans and the general wage increase.
- Ensure compensation design and administration is linked to employee reward systems to organization’s strategic objectives.
- Oversees the maintenance of the Company’s HR systems and identifies gaps and opportunities for upgrading HR systems based on new technologies and trends
- Ensure compliance to all federal, state and local regulations
- Ensures compliance with SOX program and works directly with internal and external auditors to continually improve processes related to Total Rewards
- Performs other related duties as assigned by Director, Human Resources
Leadership and Technical Skills Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, Industrial Relations or related field is required
- Master’s degree and / or SPHR certification is preferred
- 7 - 10 years of broad-based human resources experience
- Demonstrated competencies in several core human resources areas such as: Compensation & Benefits, Payroll, Employee and Labor Relations, and Employment Law
- 3 years of experience in a Senior level Human Resources role is preferred
- Preferred experience will include human resources management within a mid to large size manufacturing organization
- Preferred experience will include working within a union environment
- Excellent ability to balance a strategic focus with a strong orientation toward process improvement and an analytical, detail oriented perspective
- Excellent facilitator who is skilled in resolving conflicts
- Must be able to provide sound counsel to Senior Leadership on sensitive human resources issues
Complexity:
Job requires complex thinking and problem solving skills that can be both independently or collaboratively made. Decisions will establish a precedent and can have a large dollar impact. Must be able to make a decision with limited resources and knowledge within a short period of time.
Significant Relationships
Internal
- The job requires the close working relationship with all levels of Management to include Corporate Human Resources and local Plant Management
- Human Resources Business Partners
- Local USW Union Leadership
- Salaried and Hourly employees
- Auditors and Consultants
External
- Third Party Administrators
- Legal Representatives
- International Union Representatives
- Governmental Agencies and Representatives
- WV State Agencies and Representatives
- Constellium Management
- Human Resources Business Partner mindset: Providing HR solutions for business problems.
Budget & Resource Responsibilities
Benefit Programs – $40M million dollars per year
Payroll - $84M dollars per year
Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
