Benefits and Compensation Sr. Specialist

Benefits and Compensation Sr. Specialist

538 Broadhollow Rd, Melville, NY 11747, USA

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Job Description

Posted Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4 : 00 AM Expires Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3 : 59 AM

H2M architects + engineers , a multidiscipline architectural, engineering, and environmental consulting firm, seeks a Benefits and Compensation Sr.

Specialist or Manager level to deliver exceptional programs and services related to the company’s benefit plans, compensation program (including payroll) and related HCM modules.

This position will report to the Director of Human Resources and work closely with our Benefits and Payroll Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Manage the benefits administration process, including health insurance and reimbursement plans, retirement plans, tuition and student loan benefits and other employee benefits.
• Coordinate regular meetings with benefit vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure plans are running effectively and issues are addressed timely.
• Oversee and assist with monthly employee benefits presentations, benefit materials and regular communications to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions.
• Plan and administer annual open enrollment period. This includes preparation (or revision) and distribution of materials, conducting meetings to communicate changes to employees, arranging for representation by providers, and processing changes within deadlines.
• Address benefit inquiries to ensure timely and accurate resolutions. Maintains contact with employees and beneficiaries to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees.
• Fulfill all compliance requirements, including audits, governmental regulatory mandates and filings.
• Oversee the processing of monthly billings from providers. Reviews billings for accuracy and approves for payment in a timely manner.

Resolves discrepancies with carriers and payroll.

• Administer COBRA enrollments / changes and responds to and manages unemployment claims and workers compensation cases.
• Manage all aspects of Benefits module in HCM. Evaluate and implement related upgrades and changes.

Compensation Program

• Lead the administration of the company’s compensation strategy. Includes maintaining and managing the career framework comprised of career path job titles, descriptions and salary ranges.
• Lead the overall management of the year-end annual compensation cycle. Ensure strong communication with and involvement from senior leadership, HRBPs and discipline management.
• Manage salary benchmarking and salary range development, including completing and analyzing industry specific salary surveys, optimizing CompAnalyst tool with Salary.

com to perform pay modeling and analytics.

• Support the HR team and business managers on compensation matters, including offers and ad-hoc reviews and reports.
• Direct the annual incentive pay programs.
• Manage compensation module in HCM. Evaluate and implement related upgrades and changes. This may involve managing systems support and consultants.

Payroll

• Oversee biweekly payroll processing, perform payroll review and serve as back-up when necessary.
• Implement and maintain payroll best practices to improve efficiency and update documentation when needed.
• Review quarterly tax filing with finance and complete any required maintenance to ensure all taxes are recorded in the system prior to system processing.
• Respond to all unemployment claims and maintain all related documents.
• Administer the time and attendance policy and paid and unpaid leave policy for all employees.
• Maintain earnings and deduction codes.
• Manage payroll and entitlements module in HCM. Evaluate and implement related upgrades and changes.

General

• Conduct ongoing research into emerging trends, issues and best practices, including internal employee pulse surveys to stay on top of employee concerns and interests.
• Conduct periodic audits and prepare reports.

Education & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting or related area of study.
• 4+ years of Compensation, Payroll and Benefits related experience, preferably within the professional service industry.
• CEBS or CCP preferred.
• Prior experience using Ceridian Dayforce preferred.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the organization including Sr. Level Executives.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Must be able to create complex spreadsheets to audit and report payroll related data.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shift priorities based on business needs or requests.
• Ability to make independent decisions and handle difficult workplace situations in a calm and discreet manner.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with strong attention to detail; strong follow-up skills a must.
• Excellent record keeping habits with a keen eye for data inconsistencies.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Strong understanding of Human Resources processes and terminology, compensation, payroll and benefit processes and procedures, including eligibility and enrollment rules and benefit procedures.

H2M offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical / dental / vision insurance with HSA & FSA, life and LTD insurance, 401(k) with matching contributions, annual bonus, tuition reimbursement and student loan debt repayment program, and excellent professional development program.

EOE / M / F / D / V

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