Are you are ready to use all your experience to transform the comp and benefits program of a company that has revolutionized its own marketplace?  If so, read on.  You will literally own all facets of this function including setting up the strategy, building your own team, separating from a PEO (Professional Employer Organization) implementing new HRIS processes, and establishing relevant corporate communication platform. Net, net, this is a unique chance to "do it right."

You will:

• Develops, communicates and administers competitive total rewards strategies, including, but not limited to compensation and benefits that are retentive, cost effective and consistent with labor market trends and organizational objectives
• Demonstrates thought leadership on the development of total rewards methodologies and philosophy, including supporting policies and practices
• Leads the project to separate from PEO (Professional Employer Organization) provider with a focus on strategically in-sourcing functions that will provide the greatest value to the organization
• Analyzes current rewards programs to ensure they align with our business strategy and ensures that our rewards programs optimize our ability to attract and retain top talent
• Oversees the design and administration of compensation programs including base pay, variable pay, merit, compensation planning, and market analysis with a focus on continuous improvement
• Manages executive level compensation and benefits, including administering equity programs in partnership with global counterparts.  Provides expertise in plan design, competitive trends, and benefit compliance.
• Oversees the management of our benefits vendor relationships, benefits contracts, and bid negotiation
• Develops a comprehensive total rewards communication strategy.  Drafts related written communications and spearheads annual benefit programs open enrollment process and the annual total compensation review including compensation planning
• Ensures compliance with all governmental regulations related to compensation and benefits programs
• Analyzes the market competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of our compensation and benefit plans to ensure they optimize our ability to attract and retain top talent
• Leverages technology and partners with HR colleagues to develop the technical systems, automated business processes and workflows that support total rewards program delivery
• Provides insightful data to guide decision making and offers proactive solutions
• Serves as the M&A HR lead for any future due diligence and subsequent integration as needed

You are:

• People Advocate + Culture Curator: your passion for solving people problems and dedication to delivering a positive employee experience make you an awesome ambassador for our culture & team
• Analytical: data is your friend; you're able to translate numbers into action and pave the way for efficiency
• Results-driven: you enjoy grinding away at issues and brainstorming creative methods for problem-solving
• Interpersonal: you're intuitive, engaging, and outgoing; you're engaging and instantly connect with people
• Flexible: you thrive in autonomous environments with high growth and don't get overwhelmed easily
• Professional: you have a high level of integrity and handle confidential information with tact

You have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resource Administration or other related field; Master’s preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years designing and implementing Total Rewards Programs
• 3+ years people management experience
• Prior experience unraveling an organization from a PEO with strategic evaluation of which functions are brought in house and which are outsourced
• A track record of designing and implementing successful and creative compensation and benefit programs
• A progressive approach to total rewards strategy, design and implementation
• Knowledge and experience across the spectrum of broad-based total rewards and in-depth understanding of executive compensation design and administration
• In-depth knowledge of the benefits marketplace including differences between insurers, marketplace trends, benchmarking and changes in the legislative framework affecting benefits
• Current knowledge of related government rules and regulations, including, but not limited to ERISA, FLSA, FMLA, ADA, ADAA, COBRA, OSHA, HIPAA, Workers’ Compensation, and other applicable Labor and/or Tax laws and regulations; fulfills compliance and reporting requirements
• Executive compensation experience with prior experience interfacing with a global compensation team
• Strong technical, managerial, and team building skills with the ability to balance tactical and strategic responsibilities