Director, Compensation, Benefits & HRIS

Canon Business Process Services, Inc.•New York, NY

About The Position

Plans and directs global human resources programs relating to compensation and benefits, including their policies, objectives, initiatives, design, implementation, communication, and administration. Directs all aspects of the organization’s human resources information system, developing and maintaining it to meet organizational needs and objectives. Ensures compensation and benefit programs are consistently administered in compliance with company policies and government regulations. The role is responsible for the organization’s compensation and benefits strategy and management, HRIS, leave and workers’ compensation programs, and global benefits open enrollment and education. It advises human resources and other management staff on complex benefits, compensation, and information-reporting matters, and provides guidance to regional HR representatives, managers, and employees. The position also supports client proposals and implementations, develops training, monitors program costs and compliance, and evaluates benefit plans and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge.
At least 5 years of specialized experience in benefits, compensation, and HRIS.
At least 10 years of progressive Human Resources experience, including at least 3 years in management.
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and presentation software.
Advanced knowledge of HR database programs and advanced report-writing skills.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; strategic and creative thinking; results orientation; consultative business-partner skills; and the ability to motivate, coach, and direct others.
Excellent written and oral communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
Ability to interpret data and translate it into written material.
Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Advanced organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to direct several major projects simultaneously under pressure and meet deadlines.
Demonstrated expertise in the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures, with the experience and judgment to plan and accomplish work.
Knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations and filing and compliance requirements, including adopted and pending requirements affecting employee benefits, compensation, and HR; ability to interpret and advise on laws.
Knowledge of benefit contract language.
Ability to negotiate and influence effectively.

Responsibilities

Lead the philosophy, business strategy, research, design, communication, and overall management of the organization’s compensation and benefits programs.
Advise Sales and the RFP team on prospective client compensation and benefit issues, including SCA wage and fringe rates, and client installation matters such as benefit waiting periods, 401(k) loans, and grandfathering PTO.
Develop and deliver training to Operations and Sales on topics such as off-cycle increase policies and procedures and FLSA regulations.
Provide side-by-side comparisons of company and client benefits to support new implementations or acquisitions.
Monitor off-cycle increases to ensure adherence to policies, procedures, and budgets.
Monitor and prepare financial reports for the President.
Develop, implement, and maintain the HRIS to meet organizational needs and objectives; research, evaluate, test, and select necessary hardware and software.
Direct the company’s leave and workers’ compensation programs and establish related standards and procedures.
Ensure programs meet employee needs, comply with legal requirements, and are cost-effective.
Develop specifications for new compensation and benefit plans or modify existing plans to maintain the company’s competitive position; review industry and competitor data.
Negotiate benefit contracts, obtain competitive insurance-carrier quotes, manage benefit renewals, and evaluate and design corporate benefit plans and programs.
Evaluate and recommend changes to internal processes to reduce costs and improve efficiency; recommend global benefit enhancements.
Direct global CBPS benefits open enrollment and benefits education.
Ensure compliance with regulations concerning group health and welfare and compensation programs; analyze changes to state and federal laws and ensure timely, accurate compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Advise HR and other management staff on difficult benefits, compensation, and information-reporting issues, and guide regional HR representatives, managers, and employees on benefit plans and issues.