Director Total Rewards

Western Michigan University • Kalamazoo, MI

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About The Position

Oversees the strategic direction, planning, implementation, management and communication of compensation and benefit programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited institution.
• Ten years' relevant experience.
• Progressive experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs for a large organization.
• Supervisory experience.
• Vendor management experience.
• Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable compensation and benefit-related laws and regulations.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Directs the planning, implementation, administration and communication of compensation and benefit programs in a manner that considers market competitiveness, internal equity, and organizational objectives.
• Manages contracts, relationships and projects with brokers, consultants, and vendors in order to maximize return on financial investments and protect the University's interests related to employee compensation and benefits.
• Collaborates with legal counsel and consultants to ensure compliance with compensation and benefit related laws and regulations.
• Provides guidance to University leadership, and department representatives regarding compensation and benefit matters.
• Supervises staff and student employees in support of the benefits administration and compensation functions, including hiring, training, and evaluating.
• Serves as a member of the department leadership team, including policy development and administration and legal compliance with internal and external regulations and policies.
• Hires, trains, evaluates and supervises staff and student employees.

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement, and tuition discount for the employee and tuition remission for eligible dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees