Benefits Specialist

19 days ago
Full time role
In-person · Tennessee, US... more

Introduction to BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the-art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100 years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.

Key Areas of Responsibility:

The Benefits Specialist at BlueOval SK will have a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be a key member of the start-up team, launching the facility from the ground up. The Benefits Specialist will contribute to the overall development and administration of benefits in the following way:

  • Manage data to support internal and external audit requests.
  • Prepare, collect and organize data in a timely manner.
  • Travel will be required for new plan enrollments as needed.
  • Provide the benefits department with leadership, strategic direction, and support.
  • Gather employee data and oversee the processing of monthly billings for all group plans.
  • Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
  • Assist in the review of plan documents and materials.
  • Provide suggestions for continuous improvements; work closely with payroll and HR Services.
  • Provide timely, accurate, courteous, and appropriate responses to employees.
  • Confirms provider s participation status with patient s insurance plan/network.
  • Work with vendor partners to develop and update feeds as necessary.
  • Ensure compliance with related laws, rules and regulations as needed.
  • Conform to all applicable HIPAA, Billing Compliance and safety policies and guidelines.
  • Coach and mentor assigned staff to support growth and development.
  • Communicate with appropriate parties to verify and document claim requests.
  • Responsible for all actions related to our annual open enrollment and processing of benefit elections.
  • Run standard reports and perform ad hoc reporting as requested.
  • Ensure correct pay and monitor benefit premium(s) payments for employees on FMLA/LOA.
  • Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day benefits administration function.
  • Partner with relationship managers in the execution of client service needs.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources Administration, or other related field
  • 5-10 years+ Human Resources experience, including significant experience successfully designing and implementing various pay and benefits programs
  • Experience navigating ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and emerging regulatory issues
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or other Human Resources Certification (SPHR, SHRM-SCP), a plus
  • Experience working and implementing HRIS Systems.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, leadership, and computer skills
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organization skills.
  • Effective self-starter with multi-tasking experience.
  • Ability to communicate to all levels within the organization.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficient in Workday HCM.

Additional Information

  • Some travel may be required throughout 2023 along with future relocation to Kentucky or Tennessee (based on preference and interview)
  • This position will work in an office environment but will be hybrid as we build the plant and the facilities.

About BlueOval SK

At BlueOval SK, we will lead the transformation of the electric vehicle (EV) battery business through partnership (Joint Venture formed by Ford and SK On) to provide products and processes to increase our customers’ experience. As the future of BlueOval SK, you will help lead the battery revolution by working alongside our teams as we build the batteries required for electric vehicle business excellence.  We have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career.

The Opportunity

Ford and SK On are investing billions in Kentucky and Tennessee including building three state-of-the art battery manufacturing facilities between the two campuses at BlueOval City in Tennessee and BlueOval SK Battery Park in Kentucky. These brand-new advanced manufacturing facilities will use Ford’s 100-years of automobile manufacturing expertise and SK On’s 30+ years of electric vehicle battery expertise to become the world’s best battery manufacturer.

For more information about  BlueOval SK plans, please Follow this link.

What you’ll receive in return:

As part of the BlueOval SK family, you’ll enjoy excellent compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off (PTO), retirement contributions, incentive compensation and much more. You’ll also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition. If you have what it takes to help us lead the transformation of the EV battery business, we’d love to have you join us.

Benefits Include:

  • 401k plan with retirement planning services
  • 401k company matching after completing three months of service
  • Medical and prescription drug coverage
  • Dental and vision coverage
  • Preventative Care
  • Eligibility for great ancillary benefits including: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD), Employee Basic Life and Accidental Death Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and Employee Supplemental Life Insurance
  • Access to Paid Time Off (PTO) after completing probationary period and Emergency PTO
  • Parental Leave
  • Access to Ford Vehicle Discount Program
  • Climate-controlled working environment
  • For a full list of benefits, visit our website: 

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Candidates for positions with BlueOval SK must be legally authorized to work in the United States. BlueOval SK does not sponsor employment VISAs for candidates at this time. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status.