Benefits Analyst Jobs in Michigan

This role in summary

Whirlpool is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Analyst Benefits to join our Global Human Resources organization. This position provides deep functional expertise to support the administration and delivery of U.S. Benefits (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Prescription, and Employee Assistance programs), including responding to escalations regarding members, vendors and data integrations. The role delivers the strategy designed by the Benefits Center of Excellence (CoE) through the execution of activities requiring deep functional knowledge. The position also performs vendor management activities for benefits administration vendors, including issue resolution and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) monitoring.

Your responsibilities will include

• Resolve issues requiring deep functional expertise escalated from the service center regarding Health Benefits
• Lead project management associated with Health Benefit programs
• Manage benefits vendors; hold vendors accountable to service expectations and collaborate on changes and escalations
• Guide and support managing the impact of benefit changes on Human Resources (HR) operations and systems
• Review audit reports ensuring appropriate payroll deductions for Health Benefits
• Compile and analyze benefit data for provider reporting, operational reporting, benefit forecasting, and benefits planning
• Identify and implement opportunities to update, simplify, and enhance processes, procedures, and technologies
• Partner with the Benefits CoE in implementing benefits strategy related to Health Benefits
• Liaise with external vendors and the internal technology team to develop comprehensive cost proposals
• Liaise with external vendors and internal Legal teams to finalize contract and Statement of Work (SOW) requirements

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience in Human Resources
• 1+ years of experience with Project Management

Preferred skills and experiences

• 1+ years of experience with benefit administration
• 1+ years of experience in vendor management
• Regulatory Compliance & Governance: Deep expertise in ERISA, HIPAA, ACA, and CARES Act statutory standards. Proactively evaluating benefit programs to identify compliance gaps and mitigate audit exposure
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Guide and mentor teams, foster productive collaboration, and drive shared project milestones
• Analytical Problem-Solving: Strategic problem solver skilled at analyzing complex data and policies to drive workflow efficiency and regulatory compliance
• Change Management & Adaptability: Cross-functional communicator and agile change agent adept at steering teams through operational shifts to ensure project delivery

What we offer

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations: Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking/walking trails, and access to The Eddy - Early Childhood Center (depending upon availability - additional costs required).

Additional information

Whirlpool’s Ways of Working
Our goal is to provide an environment that helps you bring your best to Whirlpool every day. We offer flexibility and industry-leading time-off benefits that will help you balance what’s important at work and at home, including:

• Always On Flexibility - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.