Specialist - HR Data & Benefits

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What we offer:
At Magna, you can expect an engaging and dynamic environment where you can help to develop industry-leading automotive technologies. We invest in our employees, providing them with the support and resources they need to succeed. As a member of our global team, you can expect exciting, varied responsibilities as well as a wide range of development prospects. Because we believe that your career path should be as unique as you are.
Group Summary:
Transforming mobility. Making automotive technology that is smarter, cleaner, safer and lighter. That's what we're passionate about at Magna Electronics, and we do it by creating world-class Electronic systems. We are a premier supplier for the global automotive industry with full capabilities in design, development, testing and manufacturing of complex Electronic systems. Our name stands for quality, environmental consciousness, and safety. Innovation is what drives us and we drive innovation. Dream big and create the future of mobility at Magna Electronics.
Job Responsibilities:
The HR Data & Benefits Specialists reports to the HR Manager, US Engineering and works closely with the Corporate Shared Services Groups, HR & Finance Department. This position is responsible for supporting the implementation, administration, and communication of the organization's benefits programs. Additionally, this position will act as a payroll liaison ensuring all payroll-related tasks are completed accurately and on time. This includes overseeing the submission of employee time and leave information.
Your Responsibilities
Employee Support & Data Accuracy

• Serve as the primary contact for employee payroll and benefits inquiries.

• Provide timely and accurate issue resolution with a focus on customer service.

• Maintain and update employee records to ensure payroll and benefits data accuracy.

• Lead employee communications for change management initiatives, including drafting and distributing required notices for payroll and benefits.

Leave Management

• Administer employee leave programs including FMLA, short-term disability (STD), long-term disability (LTD), parental leave, and other statutory or company-sponsored leave types.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding leave policies, eligibility, documentation, and status updates.

• Coordinate with payroll and benefits teams to ensure accurate processing of leave-related pay and benefits adjustments.

• Monitor compliance with federal and state leave regulations and maintain accurate leave records.

• Support return-to-work processes and ensure seamless reintegration of employees post-leave.

Compliance & Collaboration

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

• Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll and benefits.

• Collaborate with HR and Finance to reconcile data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure accurate reporting.

• Support audits and regulatory filings.

• Assist in developing and implementing payroll and benefit policies and procedures.

Benefits Administration

• Manage employee benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.

• Administer and audit benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and wellness.

• Lead division open enrollment, qualifying life events, and COBRA tracking.

• Coordinate wellness activities with the vendors and take lead in organizing programs.

• Ensure compliance with ACA, MHPAEA, and other applicable regulations

Data Auditing

• Maintain employee records in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, Dayforce).

• Ensure updates to job status, compensation, and personal data are accurate and timely.

• Support audits and ensure compliance with relevant labor laws and internal controls.

Who we are looking for
Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field

Experience

• Proven experience as a Payroll and Benefits Specialist or in a similar role.

• In-depth knowledge of payroll processing, tax regulations, and benefits administration.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, Dayforce).

Key Skills

• Leave Management

• Benefits

• Process & Compliance

• Excellent Communication

• Payroll Fundamentals

Your preferred qualifications

• Strong understanding of HR and payroll systems, software, and processes (Workday, Dayforce)

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to perform complex numerical calculations.

• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data cleanup) and comfort handling large datasets

• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with employees at all levels.

Awareness, Unity, Empowerment:
At Magna, we believe that a diverse workforce is critical to our success. That's why we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire on the basis of experience and qualifications, and in consideration of job requirements, regardless of, in particular, color, ancestry, religion, gender, origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability or gender identity. Magna takes the privacy of your personal information seriously. We discourage you from sending applications via email or traditional mail to comply with GDPR requirements and your local Data Privacy Law.
Worker Type:
Regular / Permanent
Group:
Magna Electronics