Manager | HR Benefits & Compensation

Summary of Essential Functions

• Coordinates and manages the employee benefits and compensation programs to establish best practices, attract high-quality employees, and reduce turnover.
• Manages the analysis, projection, and implementation of the compensation program to assess and devise programs that best fit United Regional and its employees.
• Works in coordination with and under the direction of the Senior Director of Human Resources.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related required.
• Five years of experience administering compensation or benefits programs required; experience administering both is preferred.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or CEBS preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and compensation.
• Hands-on experience with HRIS software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with labor legislation.
• Thorough knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA requirements.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Minimum of three years of previous management experience preferred.
• Proven track record in project management and/or performance improvement initiatives.
• Requires excellent attention to detail. 
• Must be able to tolerate ambiguity, flexibility, and adaptability to progressive change. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Physical Requirements

• May be expected to lift twenty-five (25) pounds occasionally.
• Ability to distinguish between numbers and symbols.
• Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity with substantial movement of wrist and/or fingers.
• Corrected vision and hearing to normal or near-normal range.
• Extended periods of sitting and/or walking depending on specific duties.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in compensation and benefits administration.
• Leads, coaches, develops, and evaluates the benefits team.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with System leadership, other departments, and outside agencies/partners for the effective operation of the function.
• Administers employee insurance programs including self-funded health plan, voluntary programs, and life and disability plans in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Administers leave of absence and disability accommodation programs, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Administers employee retirement plans that may include 401(k), 403(b), 401(a), 457(b) and 457(f) plans, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Evaluate and administer personal savings plans and deferred compensation programs.
• Advises and informs the organization of changes and developments related to benefits including eligibility, coverage, and provisions.
• Researches and compares incentive compensation plans offered by demographically comparable organizations; assesses competitors’ plans and makes recommendations for enhancements or improvements required to keep the organization’s compensation and bonus plans competitive and effective.
• Facilitates accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers.
• Ensures completion of records, reporting, and other documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations, and policies.
• Coordinates and leads annual process for evaluation, planning, and implementation of benefits program offerings.
• Ensures accurate completion of compensation survey participation, pay analysis, budgeting projections, and implementation of pay adjustments.
• Conducts employee surveys, census, and other research and demographic efforts required to assess employee satisfaction with programs and collect accurate quotes from benefit providers.
• Identifies and selects carriers and plans based on quotes, available benefits, and prior experience.
• Ensures the organization and plans comply with the applicable provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, ACA, ADA, DOL, ERISA, and other applicable benefits and compensation legislation.
• Participates with hospital committees in a productive manner as assigned, providing valuable input, leadership, and accepting responsibilities.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Human Resources policies, procedures, practices, laws, and regulati