Job Description

Plan, design, implement and administer a comprehensive rewards strategy, and programs including work/life balance programs.

Strategically assesses the effectiveness of current programs in achieving organizational objectives; identifies best practices and benchmarks; and develops recommendations for modifications to align to HR strategy and business goals.

Effectively plan and direct the implementation and administration of all benefit plans including annual open enrollment efforts.

Effectively manages and collaborates with vendors and external partners, including managing performance of contracts to ensure maximum value of services is delivered.

Act as project manager for total rewards for all acquisitions; includes integration of newly acquired businesses and employees into current benefits, continuity of care and coverage is established.

Partner with HR and leadership on appropriate total reward packages to recruit and retain talent.

Responsible for all ACA reporting and keeps abreast of regulatory changes affecting benefit plans and ensures company benefit plans and practices are in compliance with external regulatory requirements.

Develop and coordinate communications strategies and activities designed to educate and inform employees about total rewards.

Manage performance management and rewards and recognition programs for the company.

Prepare annual budget for total rewards and manage expenditures related to benefit programs.

Serve as the main resource for employees and managers regarding all benefit related matters.

Evaluate the compensation landscape to understand and learn from best practices through benchmarking and industry research and employment trends, track legislation and make recommendations.

Support all compensation planning processes in collaboration with HR and Operations.

Supports the development and integration of new and/or existing rewards programs, policies and procedures to ensure that programs are market competitive, internally equitable, and cost effective.

Develop internal operating procedures and controls for the administering and managing benefits.

Determine and implement metrics that assess and monitor the effectiveness of ongoing Total Rewards programs and new initiatives.

Communicate actively with Accounting, Finance, Operations, HR and other departments to review cross-departmental impacts and reconcile data sharing.

Manage data in accordance with the companys record retention policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations.

Maintain confidentiality of work-related issues, records and company information.

Complete special projects, as assigned.