HR Specialist, Retirement Plans - Detroit Renaissance Ctr Global HQ - Tower 300 - Office

Job Description

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Detroit Renaissance Center Global HQ three times per week, at minimum.

The Role:

As the leader in GM's Human Resource Group you will serve as the local/regional subject matter expert for benefits. You will provide support to our GM groups and employees for providing analytical, advising, and technical needs. You will collaborate with the business unit to provide seamless benefits support. You will also be responsible for the strategy development, analysis, and assessment of the GM Pension, Savings, and Profit Sharing Plans.

What You'll Do:

• Analysis of Plan data and recommendation of future strategic initiatives for financial wellness and retirement readiness
• Participation in and support U.S. negotiations of collectively bargained Pension, Savings and Profit Sharing Plans
• Support Canadian negotiations of collectively bargained Pension and Savings Plans
• Strategic Plan benchmarking and Defined Benefit/Defined Contribution studies
• Support development of the annual Total Rewards Journal and Benefit Plan
• Lead financial wellbeing by taking a creative approach to design, recommendation, communication, and implementation
• Develop Plan language and recommend updates to existing Plan provisions, including working with Global Business Services and third-party administrators on benefit design, implementation, communication, and delivery
• Analyze proposed and current legislative and regulatory changes (PBGC, DOL, ERISA) and recommend Plan strategies as appropriate
• Assess “best practices” in the marketplace and recommend new technology or tools to facilitate employee engagement in personal financial management
• Review and analyze annual Pension Valuation Census Data & Assumptions for support of Plan Administrator certification process
• Investigate Plan provisions and assists with resolution of participant appeals
• Review and update Summary Plan Descriptions
• Support annual projects including development or review of communication
• Provide support for internal and external Pension and Savings Plan audits
• Support development of strategic retirement and savings projects
• Contribute to development of training and communications materials (i.e., New Hire Orientation, Benefits Conference, Union Benefit Rep and Salaried Materials)
• Serve as subject matter expert for field HR and LR in the areas of Retirement, Savings and Profit Sharing
• Stay current with legislative and regulatory changes that impact Global Pension and Savings Operations
• Provide analytical support for global proposals related to Pension and Savings

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business or similar degree
• 5+ years’ experience in U.S. retirement plans, specifically defined benefit plans
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in teams as well as independently
• Excellent communication and presentation skills (written & verbal)
• Strong organizational and project planning skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Strong analytical skills

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

• Prior people management experience

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
• Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
• Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
• Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
• Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values; 
• Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
• Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statements

GM is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. GM is committed to providing a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and advancing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, all practices and decisions relating to terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment are made without regard to an individual's protected characteristics. For purposes of this policy, “protected characteristics" include an individual's actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, weight, height, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at Careers.Accommodations@GM.com or call us at 800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.​