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ABB · 1 day ago

Performance & Reward Expert – Benefits Administration

Auburn Hills, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$116K/yr - $186K/yr

8+ years exp

ABB is a global market leader in robotics, seeking a Performance & Reward Expert to shape the future of benefits administration. The role involves managing pension and retirement plans across the U.S. and Canada, ensuring compliance and integration with HR processes.

AutomotiveEnergyEnergy ManagementIndustrial AutomationRobotics

No H1B

Responsibilities

Administer and manage U.S. and Canadian pension and retirement plans, ensuring accurate enrollment, contributions, and compliance with plan rules and regulations

Serve as primary liaison with pension vendors and trustees, overseeing plan governance, audits, and annual filings. Coordinate monthly billing, payment processing, and reconciliation for benefit vendors

Partner with Payroll and HR Service Center teams to ensure seamless data integration, accurate reporting, and timely processing of contributions

Monitor legislative and regulatory changes in U.S. and Canadian benefits; implement updates to maintain compliance

Support global benefits administration initiatives, including harmonization of processes and vendor management across multiple countries

Qualification

Benefits AdministrationPension Plans ManagementU.S. Benefits RegulationsCanadian Benefits RegulationsHRIS ProficiencyExcel/Data AnalysisVendor ManagementStakeholder ManagementInternational Benefits KnowledgeCommunication Skills

Required

Minimum 8 years of hands experience in independently administering employee benefit programs, including pension/retirement plans, compliance, vendor management, and employee communication

Proficiency in HRIS systems and strong Excel/data analysis skills for reporting and audits

In-depth understanding of U.S. and Canadian pension and benefits regulations (ERISA, IRS, CRA, provincial laws). Familiarity with global benefits compliance is a plus

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across diverse geographies

Experience managing vendor relationships and supporting plan governance, including audits and filings

Knowledge of international benefits practices or willingness to learn and support global initiatives

Candidates must possess work authorization to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.

Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus

Vision benefit

Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)

Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)

Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums

Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid

Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.

Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance

Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks

Employee Assistance Program

Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption

Employee discount program