Manager, Benefits and Compensation

The Manager of Benefits and Compensation oversees the administration and management of employee compensation programs, benefits packages, and total rewards strategy. This Manager ensures competitive compensation structures and the effective delivery of employee benefits. The position is key in attracting, retaining, and motivating employees by providing strategic leadership on compensation policies and employee benefits.

• Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including but not limited to health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Administers the university's leave programs, including, but not limited to, FMLA and Sick Leave Pool.
• Develop communication strategies and materials to educate employees about compensation, benefits, and total rewards options.
• Reviews, evaluates and makes recommendations for improvements to employee benefits offerings
• Assesses and conducts job evaluations to determine FLSA classification and market analysis; works with hiring managers to provide appropriate guidance regarding pay decisions, policies, and job evaluation; reviews and approves all staff job offers and job requisitions; creates and/or updates job descriptions.
• Develops compensation strategies that align with organizational goals and promote employee retention and satisfaction
• Leads all benefits and compensation reporting.
• Leads manages, and trains staff; implements team-building strategies; and organizes ongoing professional development opportunities. Manages and coordinates the daily operations.
• Leads the event programming and the annual benefits fair

• Performs all other duties as assigned

Direct Reports:

• Full-time Employees

Delegation of Work:

• Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s)

Supervision Given:

• Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree

Required Experience:

• Minimum of four (4) years of related job experience in compensation, benefits, or human resources management

License/Certification

• None Required

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is preferred
• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience with PeopleSoft
• Experience with Pay Factors

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices and legal regulations in compensation and benefits administration
• Proficiency in HR software and systems

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Abilities:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work with confidential information

Primary Work Location:

• Works in an office environment.

Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements.
• Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks.

Commitment to Excellence - UHD

• Demonstrates a commitment to competently perform his/her job duties and responsibilities within established time frames.
• Continuously strives to improve work performance.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her commitments to the university.
• Contributes to the success of the university by consistently providing quality results in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.

Respect and Cooperation

• Treats others with courtesy, respect, and dignity in the workplace.
• Promotes cooperation through open and honest communications and consideration of others ideas, thoughts, and opinions.

Integrity

• Demonstrates high ethical standards of conduct in the performance of his/her job duties and responsibilities.
• Accepts responsibility for his/her actions.
• Respects and complies with department and university policies, procedures, and work rules.

Proficiency

• Possesses required job skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply those skills and knowledge to competently perform his/her job duties and assignments.

Dependability

• Takes responsibility to accomplish job assignments within reasonable deadlines.
• Willing to accept new projects and/or commitments.
• Does due diligence to complete projects within specified timeframes and/or fulfill commitments.
• Arrives to work on time prepared and ready to contribute.

Flexibility

• Willingly adjusts to changing work assignments or conditions.
• Open to changes in operational procedures, technology, and/or organizational structure.
• Views changes as opportunities for learning and professional development.
• Displays a positive attitude to encourage others.
• Promptly responds to changes in work priorities and/or unexpected circumstances or situations.

Customer Relations Management

• Ensures the customer's needs and expectations are addressed within his/her department or section. (Customers can be students, external constituents, employees, or university guests.)
• Mentors and guides department/section staff by sharing knowledge and best practices to appropriately respond to the customer's requests.
• Monitors staff interactions with customers for professional conduct, consistent application of university policies and procedures, and follow up of outstanding requests.
• Assumes responsibility for addressing complex or unusual requests.

Supervision

• Supervises the work of staff employees.
• Sets clear goals and expectations within reasonable timeframes.
• Motivates staff through constructive feedback, challenging assignments, and recognition of achievements.
• Provides mentorship and guidance by sharing expertise and best practices.
• Supports staff by providing essential resources, professional development opportunities, and open communication.
• Promptly addresses performance issues with appropriate measures and discretion.

Problem Solving

• Formulates plans and strategies to proactively resolve anticipated problems.
• Prudently responds to unforeseen problems through careful consideration and analysis of problem and relevant information and circumstances.
• Recognizes and apprises the appropriate university administrator when resolution requires senior management input and/or approval

Building External Relationships

• Demonstrates the ability to build rapport and develop relationships with external constituents.
• Displays a genuine interest in constituents' ideas and concerns, and pursues mutual interests and aspirations between the university and external constituents.
• Builds trust and forms alliances through shared respect and cooperation

Computer/Automated System Proficiency

• Proficient in using university applications or automated systems to perform job duties.
• Complies with related policies, procedures, and work rules to maintain system security and data integrity.

Student Success Indirect Support

• Contributes to student success by assisting students with anything that supports their student experience, whether directly or indirectly.
• Helps students navigate their way through the different offices, programs, and services at the university and/or connects students with the appropriate party(ies).
• Connects students with services or resources that can help them with career exploration, goal selection, and ongoing academic assistance.
• Helps students build peer support networks.
• Encourages student participation in out-of-class activities. Provides encouragement and guidance to foster student success. Treats students with respect
• Maintains the learning environment to ensure quality and/or sound pedagogy.