Compensation & Benefits Supervisor

Position Summary

The Compensation & Benefits Supervisor is responsible for the administration, communication, and continuous improvement of the company’s benefits programs, with a strong emphasis on increasing employee awareness, understanding, and participation. This role plays a key part in ensuring benefits are competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with workforce needs within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration & Strategy

• Oversee the day-to-day administration of all employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement plans, wellness initiatives).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Partner with brokers and vendors to evaluate plan performance, renewals, and cost optimization opportunities.
• Support annual benefits planning and open enrollment processes.

Employee Communication & Engagement (Core Focus)

• Develop and execute communication strategies to effectively promote benefits programs across all employee populations (including hourly/manufacturing workforce).
• Translate complex benefits information into clear, engaging, and accessible content.
• Conduct benefits orientations, workshops, and on-site sessions to drive understanding and utilization.
• Design campaigns to increase participation in key programs (e.g., wellness, retirement savings, preventive care).
• Act as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits.

Participation & Experience Improvement

• Analyze participation and utilization data to identify gaps and improvement opportunities.
• Implement targeted initiatives to increase enrollment and engagement in underutilized programs.
• Gather employee feedback to enhance the overall benefits experience.
• Collaborate with HR and leadership to align benefits offerings with employee needs.

Reporting & Analytics

• Monitor KPIs such as participation rates, employee satisfaction, and cost trends.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for leadership on benefits performance and enhancements.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for benefits programs.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in Compensation & Benefits, with a strong focus on benefits administration.
• Experience in manufacturing or similar industrial environments preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse employee populations (including non-exempt workforce).
• Proven ability to increase employee participation in benefits programs.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data to drive decisions.
• Knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Key Success Metrics

• Increased participation rates in benefits programs.
• Improved employee understanding and satisfaction with benefits offerings.
• Effective execution of open enrollment and communication campaigns.
• Compliance and accuracy in benefits administration.