The posting
Senior Benefits Specialist About Voltava: At Voltava, people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems, Android Industries, Avancez, and Kinetyc, with approximately 5,400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant, collaborative, and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver, from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing, supply chain, automation, and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive, industrial, e-mobility, heavy truck, defense, and technology sectors. Kinetyc, our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom, Michigan, expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together, we are Building A Better Everything. About the Role: The Senior Benefits Specialist will support the design, implementation, administration, and continuous improvement of the company's global benefits programs, including health & welfare plans and retirement plans. The ideal candidate brings a minimum of 10 years of progressive benefits experience in union and non-union environments, deep technical knowledge of health & welfare and retirement plan design, and proven people-management skills. What You Need To Be Successful:
Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in benefits administration, design, or consulting, ideally within a global or multi-national organization.
Strong working knowledge of health & welfare plans (medical, dental, vision, disability, life, leave programs) and retirement/pension plans.
Demonstrated experience managing or leading direct reports.
Solid understanding of relevant U.S. and international regulatory frameworks (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and applicable local/regional equivalents).
Experience managing broker, carrier, and vendor relationships, including contract negotiation
Proven ability to manage benefits programs at scale, ideally within an organization of 3,000+ employees and at least one collective bargaining agreement (CBA)
Strong analytical skills with experience in benefits cost analysis, benchmarking, and reporting
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex benefits information for employees at all levels.
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Bonus Points If You Have:
Experience supporting benefits programs across multiple countries/regions.
Experience with HRIS/benefits administration platforms (e.g., Dayforce, Workday, ADP, BenXpress, Benefitfocus, or similar).
Experience supporting benefits integration during M&A activity or rapid organizational growth.
Retirement plan fiduciary experience (e.g., 401(k) committee participation).
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline preferred. CEBS certification strongly preferred; additional HR certifications (SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP) are a plus.
Travel:
Willingness to travel approximately 10-15% of the time is required to support Michigan based HQ, regional plants, vendor meetings, and team collaboration
What We Offer: We believe our employees are our greatest investment, which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings programs with employer contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid time off and holidays, employee assistance resources, and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health, financial well-being, professional growth, and overall quality of life. Our Core Values: Voltava is committed to creating an environment where every Team Member feels welcomed, respected, valued, and empowered to make an impact.
Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each other. Integrity: We earn trust through every interaction. Courage: We show up fully even when it would be easier not to. Impact: We strengthen the people and places around us.
Together, we are Building A Better Everything. Voltava is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. At Voltava, employment decisions are based on qualifications, skills, experience, and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate, serve our customers, and achieve our goals. Accessibility and Accommodations Voltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]. Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
