Director, Compensation, Benefits & HRIS

Canon Business Process Services•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 the organization’s human resources information system and develops, implements, and maintains 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 leads the organization’s compensation and benefits strategy and operations, advises Sales, RFP, Operations, Human Resources, and other management stakeholders, and oversees benefit programs, leave and workers’ compensation, compliance, reporting, and HRIS. It evaluates market data and internal processes, negotiates benefit contracts, and directs global benefits enrollment and education.

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; ability to motivate, coach, and direct others.
Strategic and creative thinking, results orientation, and consultative business-partner skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and translate it into written communications.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment and manage several major projects simultaneously under pressure and meet deadlines.
Advanced organizational and time-management skills.
Demonstrated expertise in relevant field concepts, practices, and procedures; sound judgment in planning and accomplishing work.
Knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting employee benefits, compensation, and HR, with the 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 compensation and benefits.
Advise Sales and the RFP team on prospective client compensation and benefit issues, including SCA wage and fringe rates, and client installation issues such as benefit waiting periods, 401(k) loans, and PTO grandfathering.
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 implementation or acquisition of new clients.
Monitor off-cycle increases to ensure policies, procedures, and budgets are followed.
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 hardware and software needed to achieve HRIS goals.
Direct the company’s leave and workers’ compensation programs and establish related standards and procedures.
Develop specifications for new compensation and benefit plans or modify existing plans to maintain the company’s competitive position in the labor market.
Review industry and competitor compensation and benefit data to assess the company’s competitive position.
Negotiate benefit contracts, obtain competitive quotes from insurance carriers, and manage benefit renewals.
Evaluate and design corporate benefit plans and programs; recommend internal process changes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.
Recommend and advise on global benefit enhancements.
Direct global CBPS Benefits Open Enrollment and benefit education.
Ensure compliance with regulations concerning group health and welfare and compensation programs; review legislative changes and report necessary or suggested changes.
Ensure prompt and accurate compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Advise Human Resources and other management staff on complex benefits, compensation, and information-reporting issues.
Guide and assist Regional Human Resources Representatives, managers, and employees on benefit plans and issues.