Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Overview of Organization : Hmong American Partnership (HAP) is the largest Hmong-led organization in the U.S., dedicated to empowering the Hmong and Southeast Asian communities since 1990.

Our focus is on providing education, employment, health, and community services. Join us and be part of a team making a real difference every day!

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HAP is much more than a social service non-profit. As part of our mission, we have branched into many new sectors, including economic development, social enterprise, and community impact.

Hmong American Partnership (HAP) reaches out to the world with profound social, economic and educational transformation.

Primary Function of the Position :

The Compensation & Benefits Specialist is responsible for overseeing compensation, including outlining the company philosophy, grading structures, and benchmarking of new and existing positions.

In addition, this role is also responsible for overseeing all benefits and payroll administration, performing all activities necessary to maintain related records, systems, and procedures, within all regulated compliance guidelines.

This role will be part of the Human Resource team and report to the HR Manager.

Position Responsibilities :

Benefits & HRIS Administration :

• Administers employee benefits program to include life, disability, and health insurance plans.
• Administers employee savings plans that may include the company’s 401(k) plan, personal savings plans, and deferred compensation programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related questions, partnering with team members and / or benefit providers to address any concerns or discrepancies.
• Advises and informs employees of changes and developments related to benefits including eligibility, coverage, and provisions.
• Identifies and selects carriers and plans based on quotes, available benefits, and prior experience.
• Responsible for all aspects of employee leave management (e.g., STD, LTD, and FMLA, ADA), ensuring appropriate support documentation is obtained and maintained, educating staff on the leave process and options for pay and benefits continuation.
• Oversees and maintains optimal function of the HRIS, which may include installation, customization, development, maintenance, and upgrade to applications, systems, and modules.
• Responsible for administering Worker’s Compensation.
• Responsible for administering Unemployment Claims.

Compensation Administration :

• Design, develop, and maintain a compensation strategy for the organization to ensure competitive, cost-effective, and legally compliant compensation programs and practices.
• Create pay ranges based on external market data and conduct annual compensation reviews of job levels, benchmarking, and updating job descriptions.

Participate in annual compensation surveys to establish external equity.

Manage and Administer Payroll :

• Conduct bi-weekly payroll cycle, manual or off-cycle payrolls, and transmission of payroll information to appropriate stakeholders.
• Oversee management of supplemental payroll inputs such as garnishments, loans, or levies.
• Review and approve all types of employment changes submitted by Human Resources system; research and collaborate with the HR team to resolve workflow accuracy issues.
• Monitors and prepares regulatory reports for compliance and audit purposes to ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll, wage, and hour laws;

maintains industry best practices.

Other duties as assigned, and as needed, to further the goals of the program and in alignment with HAP’s mission.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or Other Related Major Required (Significant Work Experience May Be Accepted in Lieu of Degree).
• Five Years or More of Experience Administering Benefits, Compensation, & Payroll.
• PHR / SHRM-CP or SPHR / SHRM-SCP Preferred.
• CPP Certification Preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and compensation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Benefits : All full-time (30+ hours per week) Hmong American Partnership (HAP) employees enjoy :

• Comprehensive Benefits Package : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, 16 Days of Paid Time Off (PTO) + an organization-wide Paid Mental Health Week, 11 Holidays, 401K, and more!
• Career Development : Training & Professional Development Opportunities!
• Flexible Work Schedule : Hybrid Work Schedules!
• Relocation Assistance : Stipend Options Available to Assist with Moving Expenses for You & Your Family!

Hmong American Partnership is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Please Note : All applicants will receive an acknowledgment that their application has been received. If you do not receive confirmation within 24 hours, please reach out to us at hr@hmong.

org to ensure we have received your application.

For information on Hmong American Partnership, visit our website at www.hmong.org where you can subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on all major social media platforms!

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