MANAGER, TOTAL REWARDS

Scripps Research • San Diego, CA

48d • $130,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for the administration and oversight of employee health and welfare benefits and compensation programs, providing knowledge and expertise to support the goals, strategies, and directives of the department. Provides highly responsive and complex professional support to Scripps Research staff. Maintains, develops, leads and implements benefit policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance. Supervises the Benefits team to ensure effective administration of all benefit programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Health and Welfare plan administration including vendor management.
• 2+ years of successful supervisory experience
• 5+ years of progressive compensation experience
• Strong experience with HCM and benefits administration software systems; UKG or Workday experience highly preferred.
• Professional etiquette and demonstrated superior oral/written communication and presentation skills required.
• Ability to utilize a resourceful and proactive approach to seek resolutions.
• Must exhibit excellent organizational and project management skills and demonstrate efficient and accurate work products.
• Solid experience with and understanding applicable HR-related laws and regulations (ERISA, ADA, FMLA, DOL, IRS, AAP/EEO reporting, Pay Equity, etc.).
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications

Nice To Haves

• UKG or Workday experience highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers employee fringe and mandated benefit programs including health, dental, vision and life/disability, flexible spending and health spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program, and retirement plans.
• Provides professional and confidential level of assistance to resolve healthcare benefit issues in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Manages and develops direct reports; responsible for employment related actions such as hiring, terminating, training, performance appraisals, and salary reviews of assigned staff; responds proactively to employee issues and concerns with empathy, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Efficiently communicates a variety of benefit information to employees both orally and in writing; composes timely benefit communication documents including brochures, booklets, and other media.
• Works with benefit carriers and brokers to ensure proper administration of benefits contracts, correct payment of premiums and resolution of any service delivery issues.
• Oversee worker’s compensation program and COBRA, FMLA, ADA, and HIPAA policies ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Maintains accurate record-keeping and ensures timely submission of required form(s) (OSHA Logs, 5500 reporting, non-discrimination testing, etc.) with the IRS, DOL and/or related agencies.
• Manages annual healthcare benefits renewal programs, manages carriers and broker participation.
• Develops and maintains procedures for benefits related records in HR systems.
• Audits and troubleshooting of HCM and vendor issues.
• Responsible for the effective deployment of salary administration and the day-to-day productivity of systems and existing processes.
• Oversee participation in published surveys and perform analysis of wage and salary reports, surveys, data and other compensation tools.
• Administers compensation plans and salary administration to ensure compliance and equity both internally and externally.
• Reviews proposed salary adjustments for conformation to guidelines, policies, and practices, and make recommendations to managers for resolution of issues.
• Conduct job analysis and draft/update job descriptions for new and existing positions, as necessary.
• Performs routine audits/reviews for accuracy, and to keep abreast of market trends.
• Initiates and prepares annual salary planning data and coordinates the merit increase process including preparing related documentation and communication maintaining accurate records and preparation of summary reports for management.
• Responds proactively to employee and management compensation issues and concerns with empathy, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Coaches and counsels’ managers regarding policy interpretation and application of wage and hour and other related labor laws.
• Details of established essential functions for this position will be addressed/discussed during the interview process.

Benefits

• Employer Contributed Retirement Plan – Depending on eligibility, employees receive an employer contributed retirement plan (no employee contribution required) and the option to contribute to a 403(b) (which is similar to a 401(k) using your own pre or post-tax dollars)
• Full Suite of Health and Welfare plans including three medical plan options (including an HSA available option), dental, vision, life insurance, disability, EAP and more
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical/Dependent Care)
• Competitive vacation and sick leave policies
• Free, on-site parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager