Blommer has been providing delicious, high quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

• Position Title: Total Rewards Manager
• Reports to: Corporate Sr. HR Manager, COE
• Location - Merchandise Mart, 222 Merchandise Mart Plaza, Chicago, IL 
• Hybrid Role (3 days onsite)

The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for designing, analyzing, implementing, managing, and communicating a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that is competitive, compliant and aligns with the company’s business objectives. Reporting to the Sr. HR Manager, COE, this is a key position that creates the Total Rewards strategy and standards, advises on how to implement the strategy at the plant level, consults and guides local HR on plant compensation and benefits execution, monitors HR performance at the plant level to ensure they adhere to corporate standards and provides feedback on HR results to the General Manager and Chief Operations Officer.

Responsibilities: 

• Ensures that Total Rewards programs support the company’s growth strategy, business objectives, and talent acquisition and retention goals, while maximizing total compensation value and responsibly managing the company’s investment.
• Partners with the HR Technology Manager to align total rewards initiatives to technology & processes.
• Ensures Total Rewards programs are aligned with performance management, are compliant, consistent and in support of the company's program and strategy; supports the administration of merit and bonus programs.
• Participates in forums or committees to bring subject matter expertise and thought leadership in making recommendations to the leadership team on strategy, company standards, procedures, compliance, and metrics.
• Compensation: Partners with the Head of HR in the development, execution, communication, and administration of compensation programs.
• Creates a compensation strategy that includes accurate job titles, job descriptions, job families, job grades, salary ranges, external benchmarks, etc. and aligns on expectations and compensation/benefit packages.
• Ensures pay is externally competitive, internally equitable, and legally compliant.
• Investigates and recommends resolution on classification questions and Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) exemptions. 
• Assists in the administration of the deferred compensation and 401k plan.
• Benefits: Responsible for the development, execution, and communication of all benefit programs; including benefits administration process, vendor management, annual benefits plan strategy and design, annual open enrollments, new hire enrollments, and qualifying events.
• Provides guidance to local HR partners in their communications with employees in relation to the employee's benefit plans. Equips local HR with the proper tools and communication to inform employees of their total rewards packages. Consults with Corporate HR and local HR partners to ensure benefit offerings meet employees' needs to enhance engagement.
• Participates in benefit surveys on an ongoing basis to forecast trends and make recommendations for future benefit designs to attract and retain employees.
• Negotiates with and manages valued relationships with broker and vendor partners, ensuring services are delivered within agreed upon service expectations.
• Manages group insurance benefits (health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and flexible spending accounts) and leaves of absence.
• Manages the annual renewal processes including collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure benefit offerings are competitive, affordable and in compliance with local and federal regulations.
• Serves as main point of contact for benefit carriers and assists with escalated employee questions and issues related to benefit plans, eligibility, and enrollment.
• Monitors existing compliance regulations and emerging governmental legislation related to benefit programs and labor laws, including ERISA, COBRA, HCRA, ACA, and HIPAA. Ensures completion of regulatory reporting and audits.
• Oversees FMLA and disability administration; plays key role with local HR partners in the education and coordination of leaves.
• Global Mobility: Experience with both a “builder” and “roll up your sleeves” approach on all aspects of expat programs; including international assignments management, visas, immigration, relocation, international compensation & benefits, vendor management, payroll co-sourcing and equity programs, etc.
• Experience in managing the immigration requirements for foreign hires and immigration challenges.
• Knowledge of tax, social security and immigration principles and regulations across multiple geographies.
• Possess an awareness of cultural sensitivities, a passion for the employee experience and continuous learning.
• Operates within the core values of respect and care for others.

Note: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Qualifications: 

• 8 years of HR experience; manufacturing industry preferred
• 5 years of compensation and benefit design and full scope benefits administration including health, dental, vision, flexible spending, life, and disability plans.
• Experience in self-insured and fully insured benefits plans, as well as HSAs and HRAs required.
• Strong working knowledge of benefit laws and government regulations including, ERISA, HIPAA, FMLA, COBRA, ACA, and HCRA.
• Managerial and organizational skills, attention to detail essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution abilities, and time management skills; ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office suite and knowledge of HRIS system (UKG/Ultipro).

Blommer Chocolate Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.