US Benefits & Retirement Administration Manager

Schneider Electric; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a U.S. Benefits & Retirement Administration Manager to lead administration, governance, and continuous improvement of U.S. benefits programs, including Health & Welfare, 401(k), executive benefits, and related retirement offerings.

The role manages a team of benefit administration specialists and partners with external vendors to ensure an exceptional employee experience. Hybrid work model with 2 days in-office per week in the US; you will drive operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, retirement administration, or total rewards operations.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience or demonstrated leadership of complex programs and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing external vendors and third-party administrators.
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills.
• Proven project management and process improvement experience.
• Local to one of our US Hub locations and able to work 2 days in-office per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of U.S. benefits programs such as Medical, Dental, Vision; HSA; FSA; COBRA; 401(k).
• Lead and support development of a team of individual contributors and subject matter experts.
• Serve as relationship owner for third-party benefit administrator.
• Oversee statements of work, cost, contract negotiation, SLAs and performance metrics.
• Develop and implement operational strategies to improve employee experience, efficiency, and compliance.
• Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities through analytics and operational reviews.
• Partner with Total Rewards Centers of Excellence and HR leadership on implementation of new benefit programs and changes.
• Act as escalation point for complex benefit administration issues; collaborate with HR pilares to resolve.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, IRS regulations, and DOL requirements.
• Use data to identify continuous improvement initiatives and operational transformations.

Skills

Benefits administration

People leadership

Vendor management

Data analysis

Excel

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Oracle

Dayforce

ServiceNow

Power BI

Tableau

Alteryx

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic U.S. Benefits & Retirement Administration Manager to lead the administration, governance, and continuous improvement of U.S. benefits programs, including Health & Welfare, 401(k), executive benefits, and related retirement offerings.

This role is responsible for ensuring operational excellence, vendor administration performance, and a seamless employee experience across all U.S. benefits programs. The manager will lead a team of benefit administration specialists reporting under People Operations (Shared Services function) while serving as a liaison between other HR pillars, external vendors.

As part of the Rewards Services organization, this role will balance strategic operational execution, ensuring benefits programs are delivered accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of U.S. benefits programs such as: Medical, Dental, Vision; Health Savings Accounts (HSA); Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA); COBRA; 401(k), retirement savings plans
• Lead and support the development of a team of individual contributors and subject matter experts
• Serve as the relationship owner for the Company’s third-party benefit administrator
• Oversee statements of work, cost, contract negotiation, SLAs and performance metrics
• Develop and implement operational strategies that improve employee experience, efficiency, and compliance.
• Identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities through analytics and operational reviews.
• Partner with Total Rewards Centers of Excellence and HR leadership on implementation of new benefit programs and changes.
• Act as the escalation point for complex benefit administration issues; partner with various HR pillars to resolve
• Ensure administration complies with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including: ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, IRS regulations, Department of Labor requirements.
• Use data to identify continuous improvement initiatives and operational transformations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration, retirement administration, or total rewards operations.
• 3+ years of people leadership experience or demonstrated leadership of complex programs and cross-functional teams.
• Experience managing external vendors and third-party administrators.
• Advanced analytical and Excel skills.
• Proven project management and process improvement experience.
• Local to one of our US Hub locations and able to work 2 days in-office per week

Preferred Qualifications

• CEBS, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, PMP, or related certification.
• Experience with HRIS platforms such as Oracle, Dayforce, and ServiceNow.
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Power BI, Tableau, or Alteryx.
• Experience leading operational transformation or shared services environments.

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this U.S. based position, the expected pay range is USD 142,400 - USD 213,600 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our pay ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the pay range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

• Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks, flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, well-being programs, 12 holidays per year, and 15 days of paid time off per year.
• Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs including base salary, incentives, company share ownership, and 401(k) with match.
• Grow Your Skills and Career. We support development through performance discussions, global opportunities, the Schneider Career Hub, and learning platforms like Coursera.
• Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage collaboration, recognition, sharing your voice, and an inclusive workplace.
• Support Your Community. We make a difference through volunteer leave, programs with the Schneider Electric Foundation, youth education initiatives, and military leave benefits.

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We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

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+9% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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