Senior Specialist, Total Rewards

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Dearborn, Missouri is seeking a Senior Manager to lead and optimize employee wellness initiatives, oversee ERISA compliance, and support collective bargaining planning. You will work with UAW leadership and ESSP representatives to align programs with business goals.

The role requires advanced experience in data analysis, cost modeling, and program development, plus ability to draft bargaining language, manage vendors, and present recommendations to executives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience with a Master's degree, or 8 years with a Bachelor's degree.
• Degree preferably in Labor Relations, Total Rewards, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Occasional lifting of no more than 10 pounds and seated work with repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain partnerships with UAW leadership and ESSP Representatives to support employee wellness and engagement initiatives.
• Develop and deliver the annual training program for ESSP Representatives.
• Administer annual intervention training as required.
• Support collective bargaining activities through data analysis, benchmarking, cost modeling, and proposal development.
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for assigned programs, ensuring effectiveness and compliance.
• Provide strategic oversight of vendor relationships and performance, including KPI monitoring.

Skills

Data Analysis

Program Development

Cost Modeling

Proposal Development

KPI Monitoring

Lean Principles

Continuous Improvement

Training Program Development

Collective Bargaining Agreement Draft

Employee Feedback Analysis

Education

Master's degree in Labor Relations/related field

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Benchmarking Tools

Presentation Software

Reporting Tools

Job description

• Build and maintain partnerships with UAW leadership and ESSP Representatives to support employee wellness and engagement initiatives
• Develop and deliver the annual training program for ESSP Representatives
• Administer annual intervention training as contractually required
• Support and participate in 2028 collective bargaining activities through subject matter expertise, data analysis, benchmarking, cost modeling, proposal development, and implementation planning
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for assigned programs, ensuring effectiveness, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Provide strategic oversight of vendor relationships and performance, including service expectations and KPI monitoring
• Investigate and resolve complex employee and stakeholder escalations
• Coordinate cross-functional resources to address issues and implement solutions
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, plan governance requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations
• Develop and draft collective bargaining agreement language related to assigned programs and benefits
• Support annual enrollment communication materials
• Analyze employee feedback, utilization data, demographics, benchmarks, market trends, and costs to optimize health, wellness, and support programs
• Apply Lean Principles and continuous improvement methodologies
• Prepare executive-level presentations, reports, and recommendations

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of work experience with a Master's degree, or 8 years of work experience with a Bachelor's degree
• Degree preferably in Labor Relations, Total Rewards, Human Resources, Organizational Development, or a related field
• Occasional lifting of no more than 10 pounds
• Ability to perform primarily seated work involving repetitive hand-finger actions
• Ability to work in low to moderate noise levels
• Minimal domestic travel, typically up to once per quarter
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in employee wellness and engagement initiatives, collective bargaining processes, and compliance with ERISA and federal regulations. Proficient in data analysis, program development, and vendor relationship management to drive continuous improvement and optimize organizational effectiveness.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Employee Wellness Initiatives
• Collective Bargaining Expertise
• Data Analysis
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Compliance with ERISA

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Program Development
• Cost Modeling
• Proposal Development
• KPI Monitoring
• Lean Principles
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies
• Training Program Development
• Collective Bargaining Agreement Drafting
• Employee Feedback Analysis

Soft Skills

• Strategic Oversight
• Problem Solving
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Communication
• Conflict Resolution

Industry Keywords

• Labor Relations
• Total Rewards
• Human Resources
• Organizational Development
• ERISA Compliance

Tools & Technologies

• Benchmarking Tools
• Presentation Software
• Reporting Tools