Senior Associate, Compensation and Benefits

What does it mean to be the largest independent interactive agency in the world? Besides everything you'd expect – award-winning creative, genius marketing, technology prowess - it means people come to Sapient because they share an all-embracing desire to do things differently. To never feel like it's an assembly line. To do groundbreaking work on a daily basis. That's why Sapient Interactive is powered by some of the most original, ambitious interactive professionals you're likely to meet. It's an ideal environment for the entrepreneurially minded. Sound like you? Then we should probably talk. Job Title: Senior Associate, Compensation and Benefits Job Description:Senior Associate, Financial Operations with in Compensation and BenefitsSEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY. We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by harnessing the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned, our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled.Sapient is looking for individuals who want to make a difference. We are inventors and the work we do changes lives. Our environment fosters growth and creativity, demands openness and client-focused delivery, and celebrates initiative and risk-taking.ObjectiveResponsible for developing, implementing, managing and administering competitive and responsive compensation and benefit plans programs for employees that support the company’s total rewards strategy.ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities: Develop rolling quarterly operational/financial forecasts, updated with monthly actual results Analyze and report data to support decision making process for senior management Consolidate and evaluate annual financial/operational models of incentive plans Calculate various models in excel and other applications so that smart business decisions can be made around the global incentive plans. Respond to ad hoc requests from all levels of management Report design and improvement Establish a compensation and benefits model that is efficient, cost effective, and in support of the company’s total rewards strategy. The model addresses the effective utilization of people (organization), consultants/brokers, outside providers (outsourcing), and technology. Recommend compensation and benefits program offerings and plan design based on an analysis of external practices and trends, strategy, fiscal responsibility and employee needs. Establish a communications program to enhance employee understanding, involvement, and responsibility for plans and programs. Effectively manage the administration of compensation and benefit plans and programs to ensure timely communication, enrollment, and resolution of questions/problems. Ensure the effective use of technology including self-service tools to communicate and administer plans and programs. Manage relationships with carriers, vendors, brokers, and consultants to ensure that high quality and cost effective services are provided. Establish a process to ensure that vendor contractual requirements, including payments, are met. Establish a process to ensure that all plans and programs are compliant. Requirements Financial Analysis leadership experience in a medium to large organization Executive presence necessary to work with senior level management The communication skills to clearly and accurately convey complex metrics and analysis to internal and client facing teams at all management levels. Knowledge of financial statements and relationship with healthy business Ability to understand and infer relationships between metrics and the operational and financial processes Advanced excel skills (financial - operational model building, design and creation of robust interactive reporting and analysis tools) Committed, detail oriented, self starter with strong problem solving and interpersonal skills Project management – be able to organize, lead and deliver on initiatives Ability and interest to work as a hands-on manager. Preferred Experience in planning and analysis in a service organization Experience in implementation of enterprise planning software Ability to close on clear and explicit commitments through deep understanding of client goals Experience in improving financial literacy across the compensation and benefits team. Knowledge of: salary planning and administration, health, welfare, and retirement savings plans (401k), competitive practices and trends, and related regulatory requirements (ERISA, ADEA, ADA, COBRA, Sarbanes Oxley, related IRS regulations, FLSA). Knowledge of international benefits and compensation a plus. 5 years of professional experience. Preferred that experience is in designing and administering compensation and benefits plans for US based employees with exposure to total rewards concepts. Bachelor’s degree. Certified Compensation Professional or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS), CPA, CFA, MBA are a plusReports to the Director, Global Compensation and Benefits. Indirectly supervises comp/benefits administrators located in India. Works with People Strategists and other internal functions to coordinate program implementation and administer a program that is responsive to employee needs. About SapientSapient helps clients innovate their businesses in the areas of marketing, business operations, and technology. Leveraging a unique approach, breakthrough thinking, and disciplined execution, Sapient leads its industry in delivering the right business results on time and on budget. Sapient works with clients that are driven to make a difference, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, National Institutes of Health (NIH), Sony Electronics, the U.S. Marine Corps, and Verizon. Founded in 1990, Sapient is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and operates across North America, Europe, and India. More information about Sapient can be found at . Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation. Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer*Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds.Job Experience:See aboveClick here to apply via the Sapient Career Opportunity PortalExpected Travel Time: None About Sapient Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups-Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting-positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support. Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems-is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit www.sapient.com. Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, speaking, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds. Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation. Keywords: Search Analyst, SEO, SEM Job Experience: See above Expected Travel Time: About 25% This company may offer relocation assistance. COMPANY Sapient LOCATION Boston, MA 02108 JOB STATUS/TYPE Full Time, Employee JOB CATEGORY Human Resources EMAIL Apply by Email ADDRESS 02116 REFERENCE CODE 15734.765392.2548