Compensation & Benefits Manager NA

About the role

The Compensation & Benefits Manager provides support and contributes to global HR process delivery with input or as process member. They deliver compensation support including job evaluations and setting up compensation packages, assist with annual salary surveys and bonus processes, and manage various benefit programs. They also oversee vendor systems and technology, coordinate benefits, and provide expert advice and manage vendor relations.

Responsibilities

• Provides compensation and benefits support and contributes to global HR process delivery with input or as process member (e.g., as a system super user)
• Delivers compensation support that includes job evaluations and set up of compensation package to fulfill business unit and global HR process requirements
• Aids with the annual salary surveys, salary and bonus processes
• Responsible for overall administration and compliance for all North America benefit retirement and pension programs
• Provides recommendations regarding local retirement/pension programs
• Responsible for overall administration of US deferred compensation program
• Conducts budgeting and financial analysis of employee Compensation and Benefit programs
• Ensures compliance with governmental regulations related to Compensation and Benefits programs and includes required plan testing, plan audits and SOX compliance
• Primary contact with Compensation and Benefits consultants and plan providers
• Responsible for overseeing the management of vendor systems and technology to support the benefit plans
• Works closely with Payroll and Employee Services as it relates to benefits
• Coordinates and/or executes global and local specific process or policy delivery across business units and facilitates-related interaction between business units to ensure equal treatment and pay equity
• Proposes harmonization of specific HR processes at country level and implements, in-line with HR Global and business unit principles, policies and guidelines
• Implements specific Global Compensation and Benefits policies and local legal requirements
• Supports Mobility (International Assignments etc.) to local HR and Managers and provides input to Mobility HQ
• Provides expert advice and manages vendor relations and contributes to a service culture to fulfill the service level agreement

Requirements

• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation and benefits
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data
• Excellent time management skills and ability to plan and set priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills in dealing with senior management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in business, human resources or related field
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in employee compensation and benefits

Benefits

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance
• Wellness program provided through RallyHealthcare
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid holidays
• Vacation offering
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
• Employee discounts program
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees