Benefits Supervisor

Ohio Machinery Co.; Broadview Heights (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Match and Employer Discretion

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Life Insurance, Disability

Education Foundation scholarships

Base pay plus annual bonus potential

Company Performance Bonus

Job summary

Ohio CAT, a division of Ohio Machinery Co., is seeking a Benefits Supervisor to lead benefits administration, wellness initiatives, and related programs. You will oversee a benefits team, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive improvements with vendors and HR leadership.

The role collaborates with Payroll, IT, and external partners; manages LOA, annual renewal, vendor billing, and communication strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or related field.
• Experience leading or supervising benefits administration teams.
• Strong knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, Section 125, etc.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day benefits administration and escalate complex issues.
• Collaborate with vendors and third-party administrators on programs.
• Lead implementation of new benefit vendors or programs.
• Oversee defined benefit pension plan administration.
• Manage LOA administration with compliance focus.
• Audit vendor billing and annual renewals.
• Drive wellness program strategy and vendor partnerships.
• Mentor and develop benefits staff.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, HR, or related field

CEBS/SHRM-CP/PHR certification (preferred)

Job description

Description

Find YOUR fit at Ohio CAT (a division of Ohio Machinery Co)! Join a winning culture that strives to be the top-performing, dynamic industry leader and partner of choice for the products and solutions that help our customers build, improve, feed, power, and protect our world. Come grow your career - See what opportunities await today!

Summary

The Benefits Supervisor leads the administration of employee benefits, wellness initiatives, and related programs while supervising a benefits team. This role provides subject matter expertise, ensures regulatory compliance, and drives continuous improvement through collaboration with vendors and HR leadership.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day oversight of benefits administration, serving as the primary escalation point for complex employee issues and vendor concerns
• Partner with vendors and third-party administrators to deliver benefit programs
• Lead / support the implementation of new benefit vendors or programs
• Oversee the defined benefit pension plan (Ohio CAT Employees’ Pension Plan), ensuring compliant and accurate administration
• Oversee leave of absence (LOA) administration, ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations, accurate processing, and timely resolution of escalated issues. Provide support and guidance by addressing questions and concerns from employees, managers, and leadership
• Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefit processes
• Oversee and audit monthly vendor billing for accuracy and reconciliation
• Manage the company’s annual benefits renewal process
• Evaluates and reports on the effectiveness of employee benefit programs.
• Collaborate and cultivate relationships with Payroll, IT, and third-party vendors
• Drive wellness program strategy, engagement, and vendor partnerships
• Supervise, coach, and mentor the benefits team by assigning tasks, reviewing work for accuracy, and training new team members on benefits processes
• Lead employee communication and education efforts, including open enrollment strategy and ongoing benefits awareness initiatives
• Ensures all programs, policies, and procedures comply with current legislation.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, human resources, or related field is required.
• Minimum of five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in benefits administration, with demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience
• CEBS/SHRM-CP/PHR Certification is a plus.
• Must be proficient in mandated benefit compliance by Federal and State regulations such as ACA, ERISA, COBRA, Section 125, etc.
• Ability to maintain multiple priorities and maintain compliance deadlines required.
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs and language.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, presentation skills, organizational, multi-tasking, and teamwork skills are all required.
• Able to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality through knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Must be detail-oriented and able to multitask.
• Ability to relate to all employees of Ohio Machinery and be empathetic to each employee’s situation.

Employee Benefits

• 401(k) Match and Employer Discretionary Contribution.
• Two different Health Insurance options including an HSA health insurance option with a Dollar for Dollar match up to $1,200.00 per year.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Credit Union Access.
• Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.
• Scholarship opportunities for employee's spouses and children, through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation.
• Base pay plus annual bonus potential
• Company SuccessShare bonuses

Physical Requirements

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.

EEO, Veterans & Disabled Employer and VEVRAA/503 Federal Contractor.