Benefits & Compensation Manager

POSITION SUMMARY Under the direction and guidance of the Director of Human Resources, the Benefits and Compensation Manager is responsible for driving a variety of Human Resources functions specific to the employee benefit plan implementation, evaluation and administration (health, life, disability), 401k administration, leave of absence, worker’s compensation.  The B&C Manager is also responsible for the North American compensation programs, policies and procedures.  The B&C Manager is also responsible for investigating, analyzing and addressing complex problems encountered in the day-to-day operations of the department and will work closely with Corp. headquarters in Switzerland to ensure continuity and transparency of processes/procedures are established.  Also, help to ensure the HR Department is in compliance with Federal/State statutes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

 

§         Maintains all vendor, broker and consultant contacts in areas of health, COBRA, 401k, worker’s compensation

§         Provides strategic input to Director of Human Resources to minimize premium increases, maintain market competitiveness

§         Recommends innovative and cost saving approaches to address current and future benefit needs

§         Designs policies and procedures for administration of health plans in conjunction with plan documents, and Federal and State regulations.

§         Develops and maintains processes to analyze costs/statistics to ensure company is meeting healthcare objectives

§         Monitors vendor performance

§         Develops communication and education programs on healthcare including the coordination of open enrolment on all benefit programs

§         Conducting and participating in compensation analysis both internally and externally

§         Design and implement compensation programs, policies and procedures in conjunction with Corp. headquarters

§         Manage exempt employee performance management program

§         Other Human Resources projects as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EDUCATION

 

§         Bachelor’s degree or Equivalent

§         Minimum 5 years in both benefit administration/management and compensation administration

§         Minimum 5 years experience in project management in areas of compensation and benefits

§         Ability to multi-task in a face paced environment.

§         Experience with Mercer Compensation is required

§         Excellent written and oral communication skills.

§         Must be proficient with MS Office Applications.

§         Global experience a plus.