US HR and Benefits Compliance Specialist

Tenneco is one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers. Through our DRiV, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain business groups, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for light vehicle, commercial truck, off highway, industrial, motorsport, and the aftermarket.

About the role

The US Compliance and Benefits Specialist supports U.S.-based DRiV compliance processes by coordinating requirement documentation, monitoring deadlines, partnering with internal stakeholders, and maintaining audit-ready records across assigned compliance domains. This position also supports the administration of employee health and welfare plans, retirement plans, wellbeing programs, and other ancillary programs for our DRiV business. The role is based in Skokie, IL, and reports directly to the Executive Director, Total Rewards DRiV with a dotted line to the Senior Manager, Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Compliance Program Execution
  • Assist in management of US HR Compliance vendor partners.
  • Train key users on US HR Compliance process, systems, and promote training opportunities with vendor partners.
  • Partner with sites to troubleshoot data and systems issues in compliance systems.
  • Develop communications and training materials and partner with Global Compliance to facilitate US required trainings.
  • Educate sites on annual US HR compliance audit requirements: data, posters, training, documentation, etc.
  • Maintain US HR Compliance portal and process documentation.
  • Vendor/partner governance: coordinate compliance-related deliverables with vendors or third parties (where applicable) and track completion.
  • Compliance risk tracking: log issues, exceptions, and remediation actions; escalate risks and missed deadlines promptly.
• Benefits Administration Support
  • Support day-to-day administration of U.S. benefit programs (e.g., medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, retirement plans).
  • Coordinate employee benefit inquiries and issue resolution, escalating complex cases as needed.
  • Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to support enrollments, eligibility, and data integrity.
  • Support annual cycles (e.g., open enrollment) including testing, communications coordination, and post-enrollment clean-up.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Administration, or related field.
• 3+ years of employee benefits program (health, retirement, disability, leave) or HR experience, including a combination of working at a plant site, maintaining US HR Compliance efforts, and proficiency using HR systems.
• At least 3 years’ experience in change management, including proven success in driving adoption of new processes, programs, or systems.
• Experience in creating and delivering communications and training to various levels within an organization.
• High integrity and discretion with confidential information.