Job Details
Job Location
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION - WASHINGTON, DC
Remote Type
Fully Remote
Position Type
Full Time
Job Shift
Day
Description
WHY JOIN AGU?
Our employees are our most valuable assets! You will feel welcomed and supported from the moment you join our team, and you will take part in strengthening and evolving our workplace culture.
We offer work-life balance and innovative benefits.

• Work-life balance: remote-first organization, flexible work hours, unlimited PTO, Summer Fridays off, paid holidays.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, wellness, tuition reimbursement, 403(b) plan, FSA, HSA, theft protection, gym reimbursement, professional development, home office equipment stipend and much more.

WHO WE ARE?
The American Geophysical Union (AGU) supports a global community of more than half a million professionals and advocates in the Earth and space sciences.
Through broad and inclusive partnerships, AGU aims to advance discovery and solution science that accelerate knowledge and create solutions that are ethical, unbiased and respectful of communities and their values. Our programs include serving as a scholarly publisher, convening virtual and in-person events, and providing career support. We live our values in everything we do, such as our net-zero energy renovated building in Washington, D.C., and our Ethics and Equity Center, which fosters a diverse and inclusive geoscience community to ensure responsible conduct.
This is an exciting time to work at AGU. Every day we approach our work with a sense of purpose, and we look for others who share that passion and desire for a career with impact.
WHO YOU ARE?
As the Total Rewards & HRIS Manager you are key to AGU in supporting and inspiring a global community of individuals and organizations interested in advancing discovery in Earth and space sciences and its benefit for humanity and the environment, by being operational in focus.
You will lead strategic compensation, benefits, and staff recognition programming with an emphasis on attracting, retaining, and rewarding employees while maintaining internal equity and external market competitiveness. You will also proactively oversee AGU's HR Information System (Paycom) and drive strategic, data-driven workforce analytics to inform decision-making and goal-setting.
Reporting to the Vice President, Human Resources, you will serve as a subject matter expert and a key liaison to AGU staff, vendors, and customers for all compensation, benefits and HRIS related matters.
WHAT YOU WILL DO?

• Manage AGU's HR Information System (Paycom) and drives strategic, data-driven workforce analytics to inform decision-making and goal setting.
• Provide strategic vision and client-focused expertise in managing, analyzing, and strengthening AGU's benefits programs.
• Manage AGU health and welfare plans, including enrollments and terminations. Process required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions.
• Partner with Finance on payroll processing.
• Provide benefits counsel to staff throughout the organization; responds to employees and/or former employee inquiries, providing needed guidance.
• Design, plans, and execute AGU's annual benefits open enrollment and benefits fair.
• Manage and process all leaves of absences including FMLA/DC PFL, non-FMLA leave, Military, Worker's Compensation and personal leaves and ensure compliance with federal and local regulations. Provide guidance and communication to affected staff.
• Provide reports and/or audits to align human capital with AGU's business strategic goals; these may include benefit, compliance, workforce, and other HR metrics.
• Develop and implement compensation solutions that facilitate talent acquisition and retention.
• Execute annual compensation benchmarking initiatives; Identify areas for benchmarking, select reputable surveys to participate in, and analyze current pay against results.
• Oversee compliance with AGU's policies, as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to benefits (i.e. leave, disability) and compensation.
• Strategically manage and improve HRIS, implementing new functionality and business processes; improving effectiveness and efficiency; and driving leadership and staff engagement
• Measure HRIS functionality against organizational needs and create a roadmap for systemically supporting a comprehensive range of HR disciplines including benefits, compensation, recruitment, and workforce planning.
• Monitor, review, and reconcile benefits-related invoices. Conducts monthly audit of invoices.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

• 6 years or related experience with a bachelors degree, with at least 3 years of experience in compensation, benefits or related benefits administration.
• Knowledge of HRIS is a must; Paycom experience is preffered.
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefits programs including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, DC PFL, ADA, Section 125, workers compensation, Medicare, and Social Security, HIPPA and DOL requirements.
• Experience processing Payroll.
• Experience managing Open Enrollment process is required.
• Data analysis, math and statistics skills.
• Benefits certification preferred (i.e. CEBS, PHR).
• Analytical, research, writing, organizational, project management, and communications skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, set goals, and work independently, as well as in a group.
• Team oriented with ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Organization skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and to balance competing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel and Word skills.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with composure, meeting deadlines and with sound judgment.
• Professional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise discretion.
• Ability to travel.

AGU ESSENTIAL VALUES

• Accountability: Own it.
• Excellence: Give your all.
• Member & Customer Service: Members & Customers first.
• Teamwork: Together everyone achieves more.
• Respect-Earn it and give it.
• Integrity- Do the right thing.

HIRING SPECIFICS

• We understand that it is unrealistic for candidates to fulfill 100% of the criteria listed in a job posting. However, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements because we know that skills evolve. If you are willing to learn and evolve alongside us, join our team!
• Full Time, Exempt, remote position in many US states. (We are NOT hiring in WA, OR and CA for now)
• The Pay range for this position is Starting $78,785/ Mid. $105,000 / High $131,250K. Our target pay is at the midpoint.
• AGU will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
• Work Authorization: We will not sponsor applicants for work visas in the US.
• AGU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled