Manager, U.S. Health Care Benefits Administration
Core
Lead operational excellence, administration, and execution of Ford's U.S. health care benefits programs, partnering with strategy teams and union negotiations.
Role type
Manager, U.S. Health Care Benefits Administration
Builds
Health care benefits programs for union and non-union populations
Domain
Human Resources / Health Care Benefits / Labor Relations
Required skills
Health care benefits administration, Vendor management, Collective bargaining, Regulatory compliance (ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA), Budget execution, Team leadership
Preferred skills
Unionized environment experience, Labor negotiations support, Actuarial valuation processes, Claims analytics, Self-insured health plans
Technologies
RFPs, RFQs, Actuarial valuation tools, Claims analytics platforms
Responsibilities
Own day-to-day administration of health care programs across union and non-union populations; Manage health care benefits budget execution and financial reporting; Lead annual enrollment execution and vendor system readiness; Serve as primary escalation point for complex administrative and compliance issues; Partner with strategy teams to pressure-test plan design changes for feasibility; Lead detailed implementation planning and execution of negotiated outcomes; Manage day-to-day vendor relationships and contract administration; Implement governance structures to ensure equitable and compliant benefit delivery; Build and lead a team focused on operational excellence.
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC with team leadership
