Senior Specialist, Total Rewards - Dearborn, MI

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Job Description
In this position…

The Total Rewards Specialist is a core member of Ford’s Total Rewards Retirement and Savings organization. The team offers an environment in which employees advocate for customers and solve complex problems on their behalf with ingenuity and simplicity.

In this role we are looking for a proven leader who is collaborative, results-oriented, creative, and disciplined. Who enjoys solving complex problems. Who is customer-centric, strives to gain a deep understanding of the customer experience and how to improve it. Who is comfortable communicating in all mediums, whether that’s deep in the technical weeds or higher-level to support decision-making strategies.

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves? 

As part of our Human Resources team, you’ll help us attract, hire and retain the top talent we need to achieve our bold vision. You’ll play a vital role in defining, developing and maintaining the winning culture that empowers diverse individuals to work together and create the impossible. We’re seeking change leaders, talent strategists, employee advocates and culture architects to enable our teams, partners, and businesses to do and be their best.

Responsibilities
What you'll do…

• Understand and interpret the benefit plan information regarding Ford Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution plans
• Provide support in maintaining plan regulatory compliance
• Assist with maintaining plan documents, plan rules, plan administration manuals, and plan literature and forms
• Perform benefit calculations
• Interface with plan administrators, legal counsel, actuaries, trustees, paying agents, vendors, and specialists to resolve benefit issues
• Work on special assignments including audits, data cleanup, and union negotiations
• Oversees the maintenance of accurate and confidential records and data related to Total Rewards matters 
• Prepares reports and analytics to monitor Total Rewards trends and identify areas for improvement or intervention.
• Responsible for leading and managing complex projects from initiation to completion, ensuring successful delivery: 
• Conduct regular reviews and audits to identify and address potential issues

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5+ years’ experience and working knowledge of defined benefit compliance, regulatory & legislative matters 
• Experience in defined benefit pensions and contribution plan