Payroll and Benefits Manager - Automotive Parts Manufacturer (36356)

A global automotive parts manufacturer north of Lexington, KY is searching for a Payroll and Benefits Manager to support and lead their operations. The ideal candidate will have an educational background in human resources (HR) and/or a CEBS/CBP certification, prior leadership experience, and a strong background with benefits administration.

Payroll and Benefits Manager Responsibilities:

• Administer employee benefit programs (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k, etc.) for a manufacturing facility of several hundred team members
• Determine eligibility for enrollment in company benefits programs, communicating requirements effectively to new hires and current employees
• Communicate cross-functionally between employees, insurance, and company leadership to resolve issues
• Manage company FMLA program, ensuring employees are aware of their rights and responsibilities
• Process relevant benefits and employee documentation, ensuring timeliness and accuracy in all reporting
• Support Worker’s Compensation program, ensuring incident reports and claims are filed correctly, and working with employees and insurance to ensure a smooth process
• Support senior management in providing information and guidance for employees on their benefits and resolving any issues that arise
• Support leadership and general human resources department functions
• Other duties as assigned

Payroll and Benefits Manager Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in human resources management or accounting preferred. Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) certifications strongly preferred
• Minimum of five (5) years of prior work experience in benefits administration, payroll, or human resources. Prior team leadership or management experience is also required.
• 3 – 5 years of experience with ADP (National Accounts)
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work between departments and teams

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions / Renaissance Resources Inc. has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for more than 25 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food, Logistics, Manufacturing and Oil & Gas industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of You to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background / Social Security verification. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable time frame, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.