Senior Manager Of Benefits, Leave And Payroll

Job Description:
WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you access to everything you need to support the needs of our employees on our Talent Operations Team. Our Talent Operations team is committed to providing the support, tools, programs, and innovative technologies that allow our employees to have the best experience with their health, leave, and Payroll experiences.
Our focus on the employee experience enables us to attract, develop, engage, and retain people to their full potential. Behind our doors you'll be empowered to drive the benefits package throughout our teams across the United States, help individuals navigate a successful leave experience, and trust their paycheck is right, every time.
Your Role on Our Team: As the Senior Manager of Benefits, Leave and Payroll will be a key leader in our Centers of Excellence. You will partner with the leaders on your team, the leaders across the Talent org, and other division peers throughout our parent company. Your advocacy for the employee experience and the consistent application of our plans and policies will continue to make Milwaukee Tool a great place to work. Your subject matter expertise will help guide the future solutions for our teams.
You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:
Benefit Management & Strategy

• Responsible for all benefit programs which include defined contribution retirement plans, medical, dental, life, salary continuation, disability plus the administration of various other ancillary programs such as time off, spending accounts, employee purchase program.
• Develop and recommend new and improved policies and plans that enhance the employee benefits package.
• Advises and counsels team to effectively communicate existing benefits to employees.
• Prepares, and oversees the preparation of benefit program materials, including plan documents and summary plan descriptions. Develops employee communication strategies to announce new/revised benefit programs, including drafting announcements and conducting employee meetings.
• Partners with parent company, Techtronic Industries (TTI), on annual benefit reviews and plan design changes.
• Manage the employee clinic strategy and management of services.
• Manages a team that handles benefit inquiries and complaints (directly or indirectly - third party administrator) to ensure quick, equitable, courteous resolution.
• Recommends cost effective changes to benefit programs which provide for the short and long-range health and welfare protection of the employees.
• Maintain strong relationship with benefit vendors and external broker to ensure the most optimal pricing is negotiated on existing and new benefit programs.

Leave of Absence and Compliance

• Manages LOA team to ensure proper compliance with the FMLA, ADA, and Workers Compensation.
• Manage the administration of employee, compensation, and benefits records including the processing, recording, and reporting.
• Assure compliance of all government regulations affecting employee benefit programs; keep abreast of pending legislation and its potential impact upon the company.
• Advises department managers and employees on interpretations of benefit policies and practices.

Payroll

• Partner with Payroll team on policy implementation and amendments to time off benefits such as vacation, holidays, sick days, etc.
• Serve as advisor for business changes that impact payroll- i.e pay group changes, Workday Business Processes, etc.
• Directs the activity of the payroll function ensuring the accurate and efficient processing of employee pay.
• Responsible not only for the accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing, but also for continuous improvement in accuracy, efficiency, and service levels.
• Design and maintain effective internal controls for the payroll function.

What TOOLS you'll bring with you:

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in benefits analysis and strategy, payroll, leave of absence and compliance.
• Management experience and coaching mindset able to leverage the development resources available throughout the team.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of Human Resources, and government regulations as they apply to benefits.
• Skill in planning, directing and administering benefit programs and systems.
• Strong analytical skills with a methodological approach to problem solving and implementation.
• Mathematical aptitude and the ability to analyze and present data.
• Strong communication skills to present ideas, and/or facts and recommendations effectively with a Center of Excellence model.
• Interpersonal and team skills with ability to professionally interact with all levels of personnel required.

Other TOOLS we prefer you to have:

• Experience with Workday™ HRIS
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), or World at Work certification (CCP, CBP, etc.) designation a plus.

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans
• Generous 401 (K) savings plan
• Education assistance
• On-site wellness, fitness center, food and coffee service
• And many more, check out our benefits site HERE.