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Benefits Senior ConsultantAlcoa • Pittsburgh, PA, US
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Benefits Senior Consultant

Benefits Senior Consultant

Alcoa • Pittsburgh, PA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Benefit And Retirement Lead

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose : to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

The Benefit And Retirement Lead is a subject matter expert role within the Total Rewards function and focuses on strategies, design recommendations to harmonize practices, cost control measures while ensuring governance and compliance with US legislation by working with external benefits consultants, vendors, and various internal stakeholders. The role provides expertise on Health and Welfare and retirement plans (both pension and savings plans) and plays an active role in global initiatives. The Benefit And Retirement Lead will also play a critical role during CBA negotiations for the various plants across the US with the support of various external consultants.

Employee benefits (40%)

  • Drive Strategic Governance and Compliance
  • Lead Vendor Strategy and Contract Management
  • Shape Annual Enrollment Strategy and Execution
  • Influence Labor Relations and Union Strategy
  • Policy Stewardship and Program Optimization
  • Strategic HR Partnership and Advisory
  • Global Collaboration and Thought Leadership
  • Communications and Change Leadership
  • Project Leadership and Strategic Initiatives

Pension and retirement savings plan (40%)

  • Governance & Fiduciary Oversight
  • Strategic Project Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement
  • De-risking and Performance Optimization
  • Participant Education & Financial Wellness Strategy
  • Risk Mitigation & Liability Management
  • Technology & Systems Leadership
  • Audit & Controls Excellence
  • Other (20% of time)

  • Reporting : Creates, improves, updates and automates various reports using various sources and tools such as Workday, Power BI.
  • Documentation of processes, policies, guidelines and programs. Improves processes, programs to ensure they support business objectives with the aim of attracting, retaining and achieving high employee engagement. Recommends necessary updates.
  • On an Ad Hoc basis, takes charge of special projects such as global initiatives such as variable pay census, standardization of practices or other tasks as required.
  • Replace or substitute other team members as directed by line manager.
  • Perform other duties as required.
  • Knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, industrial relations, finance or other relevant fields.
  • 12-15 years' experience in a similar benefit role
  • Minimum 5 years in DB pension plans (Actuarial evaluation, Investment policy, custodian relationship)
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in retirement savings plans (401K)
  • CEBS membership preferred
  • Advanced expertise with Microsoft Excel : advanced IFS formula, complex combined pivot tables, intermediate level VBA macros, validation techniques, automation.
  • Intermediate knowledge of HRIS systems and databases (Workday preferred) and HR processes / tools
  • Experience of working with various benefits models.
  • Skills

  • Strong project management skills
  • Good communicator written and verbal
  • Demonstrates a strong sense of customers service and ability to keep stakeholders informed
  • Must be a self-starter with the ability to manage priorities and multiple, competing customers in a corporate environment.
  • Ability to work well during peak periods, combined with critical and tight deadlines to meet.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to anticipate challenges, next steps and propose solutions based on best practices and customers needs
  • Data-driven and analytical.
  • Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated experience in providing practical business information to complex problems.
  • Customer service attitude with responsibility for deadlines, strong discretion and ability to generate practical and timely solutions while working under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • About the Location

    Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center, located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh, allows employees to experience firsthand, whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two, what being a values-based company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organization's highest-level executives, the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office, Pittsburgh itself is one of the country's most livable and affordable cities combining the city feel with small town charm.

    We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

    As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person's gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

    If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.

    This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

    Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.

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