What are the responsibilities and job description for the Employee Benefits Specialist - Benefits Consultant position at International Union, UAW?
The International Union, UAW is seeking a staff Benefits Analyst/Specialist/Consultant for an onsite position in Detroit, MI. This pivotal role provides technical and professional support and consultation in collective bargaining for all benefit plans, including health care, life, disability, ancillary, unemployment, and retirement benefits. The ideal candidate will be able to research, analyze, design, manage, compile and evaluate data, and demonstrate an advanced understanding of healthcare cost and utilization trends, premium calculations, life and disability plan design, defined contribution, and defined benefit plans. Some knowledge and background in Medicare, Social Security, ACA exchanges, Retiree Health Reimbursement Arrangements, and VEBA plans is desired. The candidate will also possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills for conveying complex data clearly and concisely.
The position of Benefits Analyst provides support for the membership of the union within the UAW Social Security Department. This role will act as a liaison with other department staff, UAW staff and affiliates and report to the Director of the Social Security Department.
Job Description & Key Duties:
- Evaluate and cost collectively bargained benefits, calculate healthcare premium and premium equivalents
- Defined contribution and defined benefit plan costing, analysis, and interpretation
- Negotiations, plan design, costing, and analysis of life, disability, vision, dental, and hearing plans
- Provide reasonable cost estimates of company or union proposals dealing with changes in benefits plans
- Create and evaluate contract language related to all benefits
- Participate in ongoing contract administration, administering and implementing negotiated language
- Provide plan design consulting in plant closings
- Assist in arbitration preparations
- Ability to present information related to benefits to all audiences
- Ability to work with union representatives to develop employee benefits strategies
- Review and advise on the impact of legislative changes on benefits and plan design
- Ability to perform several projects concurrently while maintaining strict deadlines
- Travel is required and is sometimes extensive
- Additional duties as assigned
- Ability to present and communicate detailed and complicated information effectively, orally and in writing.
- Proficient in quantitative analysis and possess strong problem-solving abilities.
- Willingness to work occasional overtime as needed.
- Familiarity with the labor movement and its structure is valuable.
- Possess social justice outlook associated with a progressive labor union.
- Ability to work well and creatively under tight deadlines in a team environment and independently.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within a high-pressure environment and meet unpredictable deadlines.
- Commitment to confidentiality and discretion.
Education & Experience Required:
- Master’s degree in health services administration, Business Administration, Public Health, or another related field
- Four years of experience in Benefits Administration, Benefits Consulting or Benefit Representation
- Experience with collective bargaining
- Mid-level proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Some understanding of contract and labor law desired
The UAW is dedicated to promoting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that our collective strength is amplified when all voices are represented. Women and people of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $115,113.18 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $115,113