The Compensation and Benefits Specialist is primarily responsible for assisting with the administration of all the Compensation and Benefits programs.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Compensation

· Prepares and maintains Job Descriptions for each position in the organization; ensures descriptions accurately reflect the work performed by incumbents.

· Interviews and surveys employees and managers to gather and document job, organizational, and occupational information including duties, responsibilities, and skills required by each job.

· Assesses jobs and their respective duties to determine the proper FLSA classification as Exempt or Non-exempt, as well as the appropriate salary ranges, professional family, job level etc.

· Benchmarks jobs against survey data and other market intelligence to determine competitive compensation ranges for each position.

· Prepares and presents summary reports of job analysis and compensation analysis information.

· Gathers data from market-based compensation surveys; uses spreadsheet and data analysis techniques to assess results and market trends.

· Evaluates and implements job analysis instruments and materials.

· Conducts focus groups to collect employee feedback on specific issues or topics related to compensation and benefits.

· Plans and communicates preferred methods and best practices for hiring, training, compensating, rewarding and evaluating employees.

· Advises management on applicable state and federal employment regulations, benefits and compensation policies, and collective agreements (if applicable).

Benefits

· Researches employee benefits in similar industries; based on findings, recommends changes or updates to the company’s existing benefits or policies.

· Works with insurance brokers and investment planners to create competitive, cost-effective benefits packages for the organization; facilitates implementation and enrollment for insurance and retirement plans.

· Assists team members in the initial enrollment process (monthly) and during Open Enrollment (annually), as well as during Qualifying Life Events.

· Reviews enrollments in systems to ensure completeness and accuracy for employee, Convey and external providers/ carriers.

· Responds to inquiries from supervisors and team members regarding technical aspects of benefits, as well as benefits enrollments, status changes and other company-related items.

· Assists with the administration of all leaves-of-absence to include disability (alongside the HR Department), personal leave (PLOAs) and Family and Medical Leaves (FMLs).

· Utilizes ADP HRIS system and vendor carrier feeds to enter, change and retain team member data, such as, position, pay rate, department/client/cost codes, benefits, address, dependents information etc.

· Assists with COBRA troubleshooting to ensure enrollments are accurately processed.

· Assists with monthly reconciliation and billing process, typically by running/providing reports that identify existing, new and terminated participants.

· Supports the Wellness Initiatives, including developing new initiatives, surveying employees, competitors and market trends, as well as the communication strategy and rolling out specific events and programs.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field preferred, or equivalent HR experience.

· Minimum of two years of experience in/with benefits.

· One to three years of experience as compensation analyst required.

· HR Certification preferred.

· Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

· Good knowledge of human resource laws, regulations and best practices.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills.

· ADP system knowledge is a plus, but other HRIS products are acceptable.

· Experience with completing compensation surveys a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Fort Lauderdale, FL 33394