Key Responsibilities and DutiesCOMPENSATION- Provide thought leadership on trends and opportunities
- Create effective market-based compensation structures
- Manage executive compensation programs
- Develop and manage global incentive programs
- Develop and manage/coordinate sales, field, and safety incentives in all applicable markets
- Initiate, analyze, and benchmark competitive salary information on an ongoing basis and determine competitive position
BENEFITS, TECHNOLOGY & PAYROLL- Design and manage comprehensive benefits programs, including health and wellness, retirement and other employee benefits
- Prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts of benefit plan coverage, assets, and costs for the US & Canada business units
- Strong knowledge of ACA, ERISA, 125 Plans, and 401(k) plans
- Develop opportunities to contain and reduce costs
- Develop and expand the enterprise/global use of the Workday HRIS assuring data integrity of employee records, reporting and compliance
- High-level supervision of the main payroll systems: Infinium, Kronos, WFR iSeries, and other systems
- Supervise preparation and submission of payroll tax returns according to IRS, state regulations and Canada Revenue Agency
- Assure benefit plans are administered in accordance with Internal Revenue Service, Department of Labor regulations and / or CRA
- Prepare and execute, with legal or professional counsel, up-to-date plan documents, SPDs, and 5500s
- Manage ongoing plan operations, vendor relationships and vendor contracts.
- Ensure the accuracy of financial reporting for benefit plans
- Plan meetings for fiduciary committee(s) and prepare materials for drafting minutes of these meetings
- Manage the implementation of plan changes with vendors, managing all aspects of projects related to plan administration changes
- Develop content for employee education seminars, orientation, guides, brochures, standard operating procedures, and videos.
Education and Experience - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, HR or related field required; advanced degree preferred
- Minimum fifteen years of corporate and/or consulting experience with supervisory responsibility in compensation and total rewards, health and welfare and qualified retirement plan administration
- CCP, CEBS designation, CEBS-level knowledge, or other professional certification/organized program of study preferred, but not required
Skills and Knowledge- Advanced Workday HRIS knowledge and experience
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills, including word processing (Word), worksheet (Excel), presentation (PowerPoint)
- Capable of reading, comprehending, and applying ERISA, DOL, IRS, FMLA and other regulations as they pertain to welfare and qualified plans
- Analyze compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates to develop competitive compensation plans
- Effectively lead and execute high-priority projects
- Understanding and preparation of financial and accounting data (monthly summaries of benefit plan costs, identify trends, threats and opportunities, retirement plan asset allocation, plan balances, fund performance, broker fees, etc.)
- Negotiating skills necessary for insurance plan renewals and vendor services
- Ability to build effective partnerships
- The successful candidate must bring a high level of ethical, intellectual, professional and personal values that complement the team.
- Ability to fit and excel within the company culture-safety focused, honest, hard-working, and operating in the best interest of the overall company
Communication Skills- Excellent written and oral communication skills for all levels of audience. Examples: Ability to compose a Request for Proposal, Summary Plan Description, Scope Document, letters to beneficiaries, enrollment materials to employees, retirement summaries, and PowerPoint presentations to employee groups and management groups
- Ability to communicate effectively and present ideas and issues clearly in front of a variety of audiences
Work Environment Office setting with partial remote (partial remote work not guaranteed to continue). Potential travel time required - less than 20%.
