Position Summary: Responsible for maintaining, as well as developing and implementing new and revised compensation programs, policies, and procedures

Duties and Responsibilities:

• oversight on the administration of employee benefits, which includes 401(k) Plan, leave policies, wellness programs and insurance policies such as health, life and disability.
• company compensation and benefit programs are administered consistently and in compliance with internal policies and government regulations.
• Perform benefits administration to include:
• Monitors employee eligibility for benefits plans.
• Reconciling the benefits statements,
• Approving invoices for payment, and
• Communicating benefit information to employees.
• Compile and maintain benefits records and documents.
• Create benefit packages.
• Benefit Audits
• Assist HR Manager with 401K, Benefits, Open Enrollments

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance, accounting, business or related field.
• Progressively more responsible roles managing compensation and benefits programs, ideally in a public company environment.
• Advanced knowledge of legislation impacting benefit plans (ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, PPACA) and IRS rules and regulations.
• Strong proficiency with MS Office (especially EXCEL) and HRIS systems, ideally with UKG Pro (formerly known as UltiPro).
• Superior analytical and forecasting skills, attention to detail and commitment to high quality work product.
• Highly engaging, agile and collaborative
• Excellent project management and operational skills including planning, logistics, program management, and scheduling
• Strong strategic thinking capabilities with the ability to naturally translate strategy into plans for execution
• An open, inclusive, team-oriented work style and the ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization
• A commitment to the pursuit of excellence, demonstrates a willingness to speak honestly, listen openly, and lead purposefully
• Solid understanding of business concepts, strategic alignment and identification of compensation and benefits implications
• Ability to thrive and pivot in a fast-paced work environment while navigating change
• Intuitive, strategic and conceptual thinker with an orientation to detail and results

Knowledge and Skills:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.

Strong knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resource administration, effective verbal and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.

• Must maintain highest level of Confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with employees at all staff levels from entry through executives.
• Strong Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). KRONOS a plus.
• Must be a hands-on professional with the ability to multi-task and follow through on all issues, projects, etc.
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to identify discrepancies and take initiative to research variances and correct
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret detailed documents.
• Knowledge of applicable federal/state statutes and regulations
• Ability to recognize what needs to be done, prioritize activities accordingly and meet deadlines.
• Must be flexible and able to change with new information.