Total Rewards Leader: Benefits, Leave & Retirement

Nidec; Saint Louis (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Nidec is seeking a Manager, Total Rewards to lead U.S. benefits, leave, retirement, and wellness programs. You will ensure compliant administration, partner with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors, and drive continuous improvement in Total Rewards operations.

The role requires strategic leadership, vendor management, and strong analytics to optimize employee experience and program effectiveness across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.
• PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, or related certification preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, benefits administration, leave administration, HR operations, or related disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the administration and ongoing management of employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, wellness, life insurance, disability, pension, 401(k)).
• Oversee compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and related regulations across U.S. locations.
• Drive vendor management, performance, and service delivery with insurers, brokers, and third-party administrators.
• Coordinate annual audits, Form 5500 filings, and related retirement program activities.
• Provide leadership for total rewards operations and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Benefits administration

Leave administration

Retirement programs

Vendor management

ERISA compliance

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

HRIS systems

Job description

Nidec is seeking a Manager, Total Rewards to lead U.S. benefits, leave, retirement, and wellness programs. You will ensure compliant administration, partner with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and external vendors, and drive continuous improvement in Total Rewards operations.

The role requires strategic leadership, vendor management, and strong analytics to optimize employee experience and program effectiveness across the organization.