What are the responsibilities and job description for the Benefits Manager position at Milacron?
Position Summary
Milacron is looking for a Benefits Manager to join our team in Batavia, OH. As the Benefits Manager, you will develop and manage benefit programs, oversee compliance and administration, handle customer service inquiries, execute open enrollment, reconcile budgets, and analyze data with partners.
Work You’ll Do
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.
EEO: The policy of Milacron 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. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer 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 at recruitingaccommodations@milacron.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.
Milacron is looking for a Benefits Manager to join our team in Batavia, OH. As the Benefits Manager, you will develop and manage benefit programs, oversee compliance and administration, handle customer service inquiries, execute open enrollment, reconcile budgets, and analyze data with partners.
Work You’ll Do
- Develop and sustain benefit programs and partnerships with third-party vendors, ensuring accurate administration and compliance
- Manage escalations and customer service inquiries from associates and HR, leveraging technical expertise and established policies
- Oversee benefit file transfers, payroll deductions, and 401(k) funding, including annual true-up processes for employer contributions
- Coordinate service requests and facilitate all leave letters while adhering to guidelines and policies
- Execute open enrollment management and handle recurring transactional functions related to invoicing and funding
- Conduct monthly budget reconciliation and collaborate with Finance to manage global benefits expenses and identify cost trends
- Engage with Benefit Partners to analyze demographic and health data, providing insights for strategic planning and benchmarking
- Apply industry standards to track health and wellness data, supporting the understanding of population health and improving benefit offerings
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5 years of experience in benefits administration, human resources, or related field, with a focus on designing and implementing benefits programs
- Understanding of relevant laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, FMLA) that govern employee benefits and compliance requirements
- Ability to negotiate with vendors and service providers to secure favorable terms and pricing for benefit offerings
- Familiarity with benefits administration software, HRIS systems, and data management tools
- Professional certifications such as Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
Milacron is a global leader in the manufacture, distribution and service of highly engineered and customized systems within the $27 billion plastic technology and processing industry. We are the only global company with a full-line product portfolio that includes hot runner systems, injection molding, extrusion equipment. We maintain strong market positions across these products, as well as leading positions in process control systems, mold bases and components, maintenance, repair and operating (“MRO”) supplies for plastic processing equipment. Our strategy is to deliver highly customized equipment, components and service to our customers throughout the lifecycle of their plastic processing technology systems.
EEO: The policy of Milacron 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. We are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offer 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 at recruitingaccommodations@milacron.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.
