Compensation Benefits Manager
Summary
Fessler & Bowman, Inc., founded in 1963, is a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor with a strong focus on customer satisfaction and a culture that emphasizes open communication and constructive teamwork.
Compensation & Benefits Manager
Develops, implements, and maintains competitive compensation programs aligned with company goals through regular benchmarking, job evaluations, and market analyses, working closely with the Core HR team to manage annual salary reviews and incentive programs.
Oversees the design, administration, and communication of comprehensive team member benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, life, retirement, and ancillary programs, collaborating with brokers and vendors to assess plan effectiveness, manage renewals, conduct RFIs, and ensure compliance with all applicable federal and state regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, etc.).
Ensures all compensation and benefits programs comply with relevant laws and regulations, developing and maintaining related policies, and maintaining accurate records and documentation to support audits and reporting requirements.
Prepares and analyzes reports on compensation trends, benefits utilization, and workforce metrics to identify opportunities for cost efficiency and improved team member satisfaction, providing data-driven insights to leadership for strategic decision-making.
Collaborates with the Workforce Development team to deliver training and educational programs enhancing team members' understanding of total rewards, benefits, and wellness, serving as the primary resource for inquiries and support related to compensation and benefits.
Aligns compensation strategies with skill development, career progression, and training initiatives, manages the open enrollment process, including planning and conducting educational sessions to ensure team members understand their benefits options.
Develops, implements, and manages the company's Total Rewards strategy, encompassing compensation, benefits, incentives, wellness programs, and other team member recognition initiatives in line with the organization's goals.
Serves as a key partner in HR leadership for workforce planning, job design, and organizational structure, participates in the implementation, enhancement, and maintenance of HR systems related to payroll and benefits administration, and collaborates with Finance and Operations teams to align compensation and benefits budgets with organizational goals and financial targets.
Conducts dependent eligibility audits to ensure benefits plan compliance and accuracy, develops, implements, and monitors wellness initiatives that promote team member well-being and engagement, oversees annual ACA compliance and benefits reporting requirements, participates in PAS and other industry benchmarking surveys to evaluate market competitiveness, and collaborates with union representatives to ensure team members have a clear understanding of their union-provided benefits.
Led or participates in special HR projects as assigned, and maintains the highest level of confidentiality and consistently upholds company values in all activities.
Qualifications
5+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits management, preferably within the construction or related industry.
Strong knowledge of employment laws, compensation structures, and benefits administration.
Exceptional analytical, communication, organization, and negotiation skills.
Proficiency in UKG HRIS and/or Power BI preferred.
Union knowledge preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Work Environment
As a Compensation & Benefits Manager, you will be subject to various work environments, including office and field settings. Team Members must be comfortable with sitting for an extended period.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401k with company contributions.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Recruitment Process
The recruitment process includes a phone screen, in-person meeting, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.