Avery Dennison (NYSE:AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers.
Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect thy physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide - including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive - we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
AVERY DENNISON IS PROUD TO BE CERTIFIED GREAT PLACE TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA, CHINA, INDIA, JAPAN, SINGAPORE, MALAYSIA, THAILAND AND VIETNAM, AND RECOGNIZE AS ONE OF THE BEST COMPANIES TO WORK FOR IN ASIA IN GREATER CHINA AND VIETNAM.
Job Description
The Workforce Benefits Specialist will implement, manage, and support the overall health, welfare, leave and retirement benefit programs for the organization and develop processes and procedures to drive efficiencies and increase employee awareness and experience. This is a key role, leading a centralized Benefits Administration across all businesses. The Benefits Specialist will work closely with benefits vendors, the benefits center of excellence, and the governance committees (Benefits Advisory Council, Benefits Governance Council and Retirement Planning Committee) for benefits plans and programs to evaluate/improve existing benefit offerings, while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation.
Critical Objectives:
Maintains, develops, recommends, and implements benefits-related objectives, policies, and procedures.Support benefits operations and compliance of a multi-state benefits program in partnership with Total Rewards, Payroll, Labor Relations & HRBPManage vendor relationships to ensure high-level service provided for key benefit programs, including plan requirements, audit and compliance.Key support and sponsor of the annual benefits enrollment process, including key operational activities to execute and administer changes.Support and analyze benefits due diligence tied to M&A opportunities and support related integration activities.Serve as the primary point of contact to support employees, colleagues, vendors, and other key stakeholders on a day to day basis with benefit questions and concerns. Collaborate with internal partners such as payroll, EHS, nurses, legal etc to create efficient processes.Respond to escalated inquiries and service needs (involving carriers, vendors, employees, and others) to ensure quick, equitable and courteous resolution.Develops recommended approach and streamlined process for documenting, communicating and supporting benefit programs, including the workflows and data administration process. Works with vendors in root cause analysis for issues to prevent future occurrences of such issues and ensure smooth benefit plan operation.Use data and analytics to identify areas of greatest opportunity for the Benefits support team to focus and improve.Develops and pursues new processes for improvement in areas of Benefits support and leads and executes the related projects.Assists with evaluating effectiveness of current programs/plans and makes recommendations regarding improvements or changes to better align with industry best practices or company objectives.Performs other related duties as assigned.QualificationsQualifications
Skills & Capabilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Must be able to clearly and accurately articulate benefit-related information both verbally and in written form. This includes translating insurance and medical industry terminology in a manner that is relatable and friendly to employees. Thorough understanding of human resources benefits and LOA principles, practices, and procedures.Must be able to create thoughtful, informative presentations/updates that are data driven Thorough understanding of human resources benefits and rewards principles, practices, and procedures.Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive and confidential data, as well as knowledge of regulations applicable to the data being handled.Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with employees, functional leaders, and other stakeholders.Ability to lead, performance manage and develop a teamWorking understanding of statistical concepts and methods of data collection.Strong value for applicable benefit plan regulatory and governing laws to ensure strict plan adherence to remain in compliance.High level of integrity and compassion in alignment with corporate values to “do the right thing” for constituents within plan and program guidelines.Requirements and Prior Experience
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field required; Master’s in Labor and Human Resources a plus3-5 years of Benefits-related experience required.The role may require travel to various manufacturing sites across the LatamPerson is preferred to be located in MéxicoAdditional InformationPlease send your resume via [email protected]