Upstate Niagara Cooperative-posted 2 months ago
$85,000 - $100,000/Yr
Full-time
Lancaster, NY
Animal Production and Aquaculture

Join a team that nourishes life from farm to table! Upstate Niagara Cooperative, proudly owned by 200+ local family farms, is one of America's largest and most stable dairy cooperatives. Guided by farmer- and employee-led values, we process and market high-quality milk, yogurt, dips, sour cream, cottage cheese, and more under our trusted brands: Upstate Farms, Bison, Milk for Life, and Intense Milk. Here, you'll support sustainable farming, strong communities, and the mission to deliver fresh, local dairy to families every day. As a proactive and analytical Compensation and Benefits Analyst, you will support the administration and continuous improvement of our compensation and benefits strategy across our multi-location manufacturing organization. This role requires experience working with unionized and nonunion environments, complex benefit structures, and multiple benefit plans. The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, data analysis, and a passion for enhancing the employee experience through thoughtful Total Rewards solutions.

  • Conduct market pricing and job evaluations to support equitable and competitive compensation practices.
  • Assist with annual merit and incentive processes, including data validation and reporting.
  • Participate in compensation surveys and benchmarking studies to gather market data; analyzes results and prepares reports to support compensation program administration.
  • Analyze compensation trends and provide insights to support workforce planning and labor negotiations.
  • Assist in the administration of multiple retirement plans across the organization.
  • Support compliance activities and plan audits.
  • Assist employees with retirement plan questions regarding eligibility, enrollment, contribution options and distribution processes to ensure a positive employee experience.
  • Communicate with plan providers, recordkeepers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely plan operations.
  • Support the administration of benefit programs including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, wellness, and other voluntary benefits across union and non-union populations.
  • Analyze benefits invoicing and administrative processes by reviewing, reconciling, and auditing monthly vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance across multiple plans; collaborate with Finance to ensure timely payment and proper cost allocation.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and union-specific benefit regulations (e.g., ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA).
  • Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) related to benefits.
  • Collaborate with labor relations and HR team members to ensure accurate administration of union-negotiated benefit and retirement plans.
  • Maintain systems with accurate employee data.
  • Develop and deliver reports and dashboards to support compliance, budgeting, and strategic planning.
  • Identify trends and recommend enhancements to improve program effectiveness and employee experience.
  • Other duties as may be assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in compensation and benefits administration and analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or unionized environment.
  • Experience working in UKG or similar HR platform.
  • Strong understanding of compensation plan design, benefit plan design, retirement plan operations, and regulatory compliance.
  • Advanced Excel skills required.
  • Applies strong attention to detail and analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate data.
  • Driven to keep current with state and federal laws and regulations as they pertain to employee benefits and retirement plans.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work independently.
  • Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS)
  • Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
  • Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM-CP
  • Participation in group health and/or dental insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Wellness program
  • Paid time away from work
  • Paid holidays
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