HUMAN RESOURCES BENEFITS MANAGER

HUMAN RESOURCES BENEFITS MANAGER
Cypress, CA

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PURPOSE:
Lead the design, implementation and administration of all company benefit plans, programs and policies.

DUTIES:
1. Coordinate the development, communication, implementation, enrollment and administration of employee benefit programs, including: 401(k), retirement, health & welfare, workers compensation, disability, work/life, life insurance, AD&D, reimbursement accounts, etc.
2. Develop, oversee and manage special benefit projects such as 401k changes, supplemental executive benefits, pension programs, etc.
3. Ensure that the benefit portions of the Personnel Policy Manual, Employee Handbook and other internal/external communications are accurate and up to date.
4. Complete/conduct benefits surveys/research and keep up to date with leading edge ideas in the field of benefits to monitor & evaluate Mitsubishi Motors' competitive benefit position. Make recommendations to improve or maintain that position.
5. Negotiate fee schedules and coordinate the activities of insurance/benefit brokers and other third party benefits consultants.
6. Maintain knowledge of laws/policies/procedures pertaining to employee benefits, within the US, Puerto Rico and Canada.
7. Counsel and advise management and employees regarding benefit issues.
8. Maximize the use of resources to meet business objectives (e.g., materials, technology, staff, budget).
9. Provide advice, guidance and direction to HR staff on benefits issues.
10. Establish an effective benefits communication program, including: coordination of the annual open enrollment process; designing benefits statements and summary plan descriptions; overseeing the benefits segment of the new hire orientation program; designing benefits information on the company intranet, wellness initiatives, etc.
11. Acquire and apply professional/technical knowledge, skills, experience and judgment to accomplish results that contribute to the strategic business plans.
12. Redefine and simplify business strategies, structures and processes; apply technology and process improvement to enhance capabilities and competitiveness.
13. Manage the activities of work group members by providing opportunities for growth and development, by fostering an environment of open, honest communications, teamwork, creativity, high involvement and productivity and efficiency.
14. Perform other duties as assigned or required.

TYPICAL EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE PROFILE:
1. 10 to 14 years exempt-level Human Resources experience including eight years Benefits experience.
2. BA/BS Business/Human Resources or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PROFILE DIFFERENTIATORS:
1. MA/MS/MBA or other related advanced degree.
2. Prior automotive industry experience.
3. Prior experience w/ union benefits negotiations.
4. Prior supervisory/managerial experience in a HR department.
5. Recognized HR certifications such as; CHRP, SPHR, PHR, CEBS, CCP, CBP, etc.
6. Proficiency using a PC with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications; PeopleSoft and the Internet.

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ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY RESIDING IN THE GREATER LOS ANGELES/ORANGE COUNTY AREA WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/V/D.

MITSUBISHI MOTORS NORTH AMERICA, INC. - MMNA

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A Brief Introduction
Originally established as Mitsubishi Motor Sales of America, Inc. (MMSA) in 1981, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is the exclusive full-line distributor of Mitsubishi cars throughout North America. Headquartered in Cypress, California, MMNA has expanded its network of dealers from its original 73 outlets in 1982 to over 560 retailers nationwide. The Sales Division of MMNA has approximately 530 employees.

Our subsidiary, Mitsubishi Motors Credit of America, Inc. (MMCA), was established to support sales growth by providing innovative and competitive wholesale and retail financial services, including leasing services, to MMSA and their dealers. MMCA has approximately 90 employees.

Formerly know as Mitsubishi Motor Manufacturing of America, Inc., our Manufacturing Division in Normal, IL domestically produces approximately 50% of MMNA's sales volume in the U.S. Mitsubishi offers our customers a choice of vehicles in a variety of segments ranging from our compact size vehicles (Lancer), high performance compact sedans (Lancer Evolution), mid-size sedans (Galant), sports coupes (Eclipse), entry-level sports utility vehicles (Outlander), mid-size sport-utility model (Endeavor),and our brand new pickup (Raider). Mitsubishi Motors offers a full-range product line that has acquired a reputation for quality, style, high technology and affordability.

The majority of the Mitsubishi Motors Sales Division and MMCA employees are located at our Cypress headquarters, Western Region office, or Western Parts Distribution Center (PDC). We also have nationwide "field employees" assigned to our other regional offices in Bridgeport, NJ (Northeastern Region), Orlando, FL (Southeastern Region), or Irving, TX (Southwestern Region). Also, Mitsubishi Motors has PDC's in Swedesboro, NJ, Lithia Springs, GA and Ft. Worth, TX. We have port facilities in Pt. Hueneme, CA, Tacoma, WA, Brunswick, GA and Baltimore, MD as well as at our Manufacturing Division in Normal, IL.

In addition to challenging assignments and highly competitive compensation, we offer top-rate benefits to our employees. Coverage for medical, dental, vision begins the first day of the month following the employee's hire date. Employees choose the plans that are the best fit for their lifestyle from several choices. We are also proud to be one of the few companies offering health benefits to part-time employees. Part-timers are eligible for employee-only coverage.

Other benefits include supplemental and dependent life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance for the employee and family and health care/dependent care reimbursement accounts.

We also offer two weeks of paid vacation annually which increases to three weeks after five years of employment and up to 14 paid holidays annually including a paid holiday shutdown period between the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Because we need to provide outstanding service to our dealers and customers, some departments remain open on certain holidays. In these instances, affected employees receive Holiday Pay in addition to their regular pay.

Employee involvement is part of what makes us a winning company. Therefore, we offer a variable compensation plan that directly links employee and company performance. The amount an employee may be awarded is based on how well employees work individually and collectively to achieve our profitability and sales goals. To assist employees in providing for their long-term financial security, Mitsubishi Motors also offers a fully company-paid retirement plan plus a 401(K) plan.

In addition to attractive car purchase plans, our full-time, regular employees may lease from our company up to four brand-new Mitsubishi vehicles simultaneously. This can be one for the employee, one for the spouse and two for two dependent children of legal driving age. The lease, handled through payroll deduction, covers not only the vehicle itself, but also 100% of all service and maintenance, plus insurance. Then at the end of one year of driving the vehicle, or 15,000 miles, whichever comes first, you trade it in and get another brand-new vehicle. You can become very spoiled driving brand-new cars all the time!
REQUIREMENTS
See job description for requirements.