Benefits Specialist

## Benefits Specialist**Job descriptions may display in multiple languages based on your language selection.**## **What we offer:**At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.## ## ## **Group Summary:**Magna is more than one of the world’s largest suppliers in the automotive space. We are a mobility technology company built to innovate, with a global, entrepreneurial-minded team. With 65+ years of expertise, our ecosystem of interconnected products combined with our complete vehicle expertise uniquely positions us to advance mobility in an expanded transportation landscape.**Job Responsibilities:**## **Position Overview:** Reporting to the US Benefits Manager, the Benefits Specialist supports the US Benefits Team through data analysis, vendor coordination, and administration of health & welfare programs. This role focuses on claims analytics, data integrity, governance, and compliance. The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and experience working with benefits data, claims files, and strong Microsoft Excel knowledge.## ## ## **Duties/Responsibilities:*** ## Analyze medical, pharmacy, dental, disability, and other vendor claims data to identify cost trends, utilization patterns, and billing discrepancies.* ## Prepare regular dashboards and reports for HR leadership, Finance, and Benefits management using data warehouse.* ## Support annual benefits strategy planning by providing quantitative insights and modeling scenarios.* ## Validate data for Actuarial Partners, Brokers, and Internal Stakeholders.* ## Support monthly financial reconciliation and charge back to divisions.* ## Support ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and other compliance activities through data validation and documentation.* ## Contribute to plan audits, non-discrimination testing, and regulatory reporting.* ## Maintain accurate plan documents, SOPs, and compliance records.* ## Provide guidance and expertise to local HR Teams regarding benefits policies, eligibility rules, and processes.* ## Assist HR Partners with escalated questions requiring analytical or technical review.* ## Deliver education or training to HR Teams on new processes, systems, or plan updates.* ## Participate in special projects for the Total Rewards Team as needed.## ## ## **Qualifications:*** ## Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Analytics, Actuarial Science, Finance, or related field or equivalent experience.* ## 3+ years of experience and/or training in US Benefits and / or Financial / Data Analysis or Statistics.* ## Professional certification in Employee Benefits, Human Resources Management or Actuarial Society preferred. (CEBS, SHRM, PHR, ASA, etc.)## ## ## **Skills/Knowledge:*** ## Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).* ## Strong organizational and time management skills.* ## Excellent analytical skills.* ## Strong communication and presentation skills.* ## Ability to define and participate in continuous improvement initiatives.* ## Ability to work independently efficiently.* ## Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.* ## Ability to consistently meet deadlines.## ## At Magna, we believe a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.## **Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:**At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That’s why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.## **AI-Assisted Screening Disclosure**As part of our commitment to a fair, consistent, and efficient recruitment process, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the initial screening of applications submitted through our Workday system. These tools help identify qualifications and experience that align with the role requirements. Please note that AI is used solely to support our recruiters. Final decisions are always made by the hiring manager and the hiring team. Importantly, no applicant data is shared externally through these AI tools. All information remains securely within our systems and is handled in accordance with our privacy and data protection policies.**Under conditions defined by applicable law, you may have the right to request an explanation of how AI is used to support decision-making.**If you have any questions or concerns about this process, feel free to contact our Talent Attraction team.## ## **Worker Type:**Regular / Permanent## ## **Group:**Magna Corporate #J-18808-Ljbffr