Director, Compensation & Benefits

Quirch Foods•Coral Gables, FL

10d

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Key Responsibilities Compensation Strategy Lead the design and administration of base pay, incentive, bonus, and executive compensation programs. Conduct job evaluations, market pricing, and benchmarking to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness. Manage annual merit, bonus, and salary planning cycles within Workday. Develop compensation structures that support performance, career progression, and retention. Benefits & Total Rewards Oversee health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs. Lead and manage Reference-Based Pricing (RBP) healthcare plans, including vendor relationships, plan performance, and employee education. Partner with RBP vendors, TPAs, stop-loss carriers, and consultants to control costs and improve outcomes. Analyze claims, utilization, and cost trends to inform benefits strategy and plan design. Develop employee communication strategies to improve understanding and adoption of RBP plans and mitigate balance billing issues. Payroll Leadership Provide strategic and operational oversight of multi-state, multi-entity payroll operations. Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing, including wages, incentives, deductions, and benefits integration. Oversee payroll controls, audits, reconciliations, and tax filings. Partner closely with Finance and Accounting on payroll funding, reporting, and general ledger integration. Workday Ownership & Systems Serve as the functional owner for Workday, Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll modules. Lead system configuration, enhancements, testing, and optimization. Partner with IT and external vendors on Workday implementations, upgrades, and integrations. Develop reporting and dashboards within Workday to support executive decision-making. Ensure data integrity across HR, payroll, and benefits systems. Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FLSA, wage & hour, payroll tax laws). Manage audits, plan documentation, nondiscrimination testing, and regulatory filings. Monitor legislative changes affecting compensation, benefits, and payroll and proactively recommend adjustments. Leadership & Collaboration Lead, mentor, and develop Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll teams. Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on total rewards and payroll strategy. Partner with HR Business Partners to support workforce planning and talent initiatives. Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Operations, and external vendors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, and payroll leadership.
Direct experience managing Reference-Based Pricing (RBP) healthcare plans.
Hands-on expertise with Workday, including Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll modules.
Strong knowledge of self-funded healthcare plans and cost containment strategies.
Deep understanding of multi-state payroll regulations and wage & hour compliance.
Advanced analytical, financial modeling, and reporting skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree
Experience in distribution, or multi-location organizations.
Workday implementation or optimization experience.

Responsibilities

Compensation Strategy Lead the design and administration of base pay, incentive, bonus, and executive compensation programs.
Conduct job evaluations, market pricing, and benchmarking to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
Manage annual merit, bonus, and salary planning cycles within Workday.
Develop compensation structures that support performance, career progression, and retention.
Benefits & Total Rewards Oversee health, welfare, retirement, and wellness programs.
Lead and manage Reference-Based Pricing (RBP) healthcare plans, including vendor relationships, plan performance, and employee education.
Partner with RBP vendors, TPAs, stop-loss carriers, and consultants to control costs and improve outcomes.
Analyze claims, utilization, and cost trends to inform benefits strategy and plan design.
Develop employee communication strategies to improve understanding and adoption of RBP plans and mitigate balance billing issues.
Payroll Leadership Provide strategic and operational oversight of multi-state, multi-entity payroll operations.
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing, including wages, incentives, deductions, and benefits integration.
Oversee payroll controls, audits, reconciliations, and tax filings.
Partner closely with Finance and Accounting on payroll funding, reporting, and general ledger integration.
Workday Ownership & Systems Serve as the functional owner for Workday, Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll modules.
Lead system configuration, enhancements, testing, and optimization.
Partner with IT and external vendors on Workday implementations, upgrades, and integrations.
Develop reporting and dashboards within Workday to support executive decision-making.
Ensure data integrity across HR, payroll, and benefits systems.
Compliance & Governance Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FLSA, wage & hour, payroll tax laws).
Manage audits, plan documentation, nondiscrimination testing, and regulatory filings.
Monitor legislative changes affecting compensation, benefits, and payroll and proactively recommend adjustments.
Leadership & Collaboration Lead, mentor, and develop Compensation, Benefits, and Payroll teams.
Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on total rewards and payroll strategy.
Partner with HR Business Partners to support workforce planning and talent initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, Operations, and external vendors.