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Rooted in Japanese craftsmanship and continuous improvement, we combine global capability with local expertise to solve complex challenges and keep the world moving.\n Job Description\nThe Manager, Total Rewards is responsible for the leadership, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of Nidec's U.S. benefits, leave of absence, retirement, and wellness programs. Reporting to the Director, U.S. HR Operations, this role serves as the functional leader for Total Rewards operations and is accountable for ensuring programs are administered effectively, compliantly, and in a manner that supports a positive employee experience.\nThis role partners closely with Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Legal, external vendors, brokers, and service providers to ensure operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and consistent delivery of Total Rewards programs across the organization.\nThe Manager, Total Rewards provides functional leadership for internal and shared-service resources supporting benefits and leave administration while driving process improvements, vendor performance, and program effectiveness.\nWhat You'll Do\nTotal Rewards Program Leadership\nLead the administration and ongoing management of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, wellness, life insurance, disability, pension, and 401(k) plans.\nEstablish annual priorities and operational objectives for Total Rewards programs.\nEvaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements that improve employee experience, operational efficiency, and compliance.\nEnsure programs are administered consistently and aligned with organizational objectives.\nBenefits & Leave Administration\nOversee administration of employee benefit and leave programs across all U.S. locations.\nServe as the escalation point for complex benefits and leave matters.\nPartner with Nidec's leave administrator to ensure effective administration of FMLA, ADA, state paid family and medical leave programs, paid sick leave, and related requirements.\nEnsure employees, managers, and HR partners receive accurate guidance regarding program eligibility, processes, and obligations.\nRetirement Program Administration\nOversee administration of retirement programs, including pension and 401(k) plans.\nCoordinate annual audits, compliance testing, Form 5500 filings, and related activities.\nPartner with vendors, advisors, and internal stakeholders to maintain program effectiveness and regulatory compliance.\nSupport employee education and communication related to retirement programs.\nGovernance, Compliance & Risk Management\nMaintain compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, Section 125, FMLA, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.\nOversee required notices, filings, disclosures, and compliance documentation.\nDevelop and maintain policies, procedures, controls, and governance practices supporting Total Rewards programs.\nSupport internal audits, external audits, regulatory reviews, and compliance assessments.\nMonitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess organizational impacts.\nVendor & Service Delivery Management\nLead relationships with insurance carriers, brokers, consultants, third-party administrators, and external service providers.\nEstablish performance expectations and service standards for vendors.\nReview vendor performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and drive issue resolution.\nOversee vendor invoicing, billing reconciliation, and contract-related activities.\nPartner with vendors to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.\nOperational Excellence & Continuous Improvement\nDrive process improvements, automation initiatives, and technology enhancements across Total Rewards programs.\nEstablish and monitor metrics related to service delivery, compliance, employee experience, and operational performance.\nEnsure accurate administration of employee data across HR systems, benefit platforms, and related technologies.\nImprove scalability, consistency, and effectiveness of program administration.\nFunctional Leadership\nProvide day-to-day leadership and direction for Total Rewards operations and supporting resources, including shared-service or outsourced support teams.\nEstablish priorities, allocate work, and monitor performance of assigned activities and projects.\nDevelop processes, documentation, and operating standards that support consistency and service excellence.\nFoster a culture of accountability, responsiveness, continuous improvement, and customer service.\nWhat We're Looking For\nBachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field required.\nPHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, CEBS, or related certification preferred.\n7+ years of progressive experience in Total Rewards, benefits administration, leave administration, HR operations, or related disciplines.\nDemonstrated experience leading large-scale benefits, leave, and retirement programs.\nExperience providing leadership to employees, project teams, shared-service resources, vendors, or outsourced support functions.\nStrong working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, state paid leave programs, and related regulations.\nExperience supporting retirement programs, including 401(k) administration, Form 5500 filings, audits, and compliance testing.\nExperience managing brokers, carriers, consultants, and third-party administrators.\nAdvanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.\nStrong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nStrong customer service orientation and stakeholder management capabilities.\nDemonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, lead change, and drive results.\nAbility to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion.\nWhat Will Make You Successful\nStrong functional leadership and ownership mindset.\nExpertise in benefits, leave, retirement, and compliance administration.\nAbility to influence and drive results across a matrixed organization.\nStrong vendor management and relationship-building capabilities.\nCommitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement.\nAbility to balance employee experience, compliance, and business needs.\nStrong attention to detail and risk awareness.\nWhy Join Nidec?\nLead programs that directly impact the employee experience across the organization.\nPartner with Human Resources, Finance, Legal, and business leaders on high-visibility initiatives.\nDrive operational excellence and continuous improvement within Total Rewards.\nInfluence strategy and execution within a global organization.\nJoin a collaborative culture focused on innovation, accountability, and employee success.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nBenefits, leave, and retirement programs are administered accurately, efficiently, and compliantly.\nEmployees receive exceptional support and guidance regarding Total Rewards programs.\nVendor relationships are managed effectively and deliver high levels of service.\nCompliance risks are proactively identified and mitigated.\nOperational processes continuously improve through automation, standardization, and governance.\nTotal Rewards programs support organizational objectives while enhancing employee 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All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, genetic information, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following website: http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf\nWork Shift Schedule\nNo Soliciting\nNidec will not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third party recruiting agencies in response to Nidec job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers. 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