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South Jersey Industries Benefits & Payroll Director in Folsom, New Jersey
About Us
South Jersey Industries (SJI) is an energy holding company that delivers clean energy services to 700,000+ customers and businesses throughout 14 counties in New Jersey. As part of our core values, SJI is dedicated to being a community partner and developing innovative clean energy solutions to meet the needs of the future. To do this, we depend on our workforce of over 1,100+ talented, diverse employees who help us deliver safe, reliable, affordable clean energy for a better today and tomorrow.
At SJI, we believe that our employees are our most valuable asset. Whether you’re a seasoned operations technician or an early-career legal professional, our culture, inclusive workforce, and leadership development and training programs will provide you with the tools you need to either kickstart your career or bring it to new heights.
Position Summary
Responsible for the management and administration of the Human Resources employee support services related to benefits and payroll. The leader within this function will define the strategy for both functional areas in association with the VP, Total Rewards, Employee Experience & Chief DEI+B Officer and the SVP, CHRO. In addition, the Director in this function will partner with other functional areas of the Human Resources, Shared Services at SJI along with all entities within the organization. This leader is the strategic lead for implementation, management and delivery of our benefits and payroll operations.
Essential Functions:
Lead, develop and enhance full-life-cycle alignment of benefits and payroll best practices to align with growth in the organization.
Lead efforts (where applicable) to automate and drive effective change management within functional area.
Develop and lead process improvement efforts to ensure continuous innovation is prioritized.
Strategically Lead Retirement, Leave Of Absence, ADA and other applicable alignments within the benefits department.
Lead Payroll team’s efforts in full-life cycle of payroll processes including reporting, W4/W2 Compliance, manage 401k and other related functional.
Apply technical experience to help solve, inform, and influence HR tools operate and support decision making across the organization.
Build a high performing team by both developing, attracting, and engaging existing and new team members to ensure a OneSJI approach.
Oversee HR Benefits and Payroll reporting by working closely with the IT/HR Technology dept and other functional areas of HR to ensure metrics are aligned.
Manage structural policy matters as it pertains to benefits and payroll practices and applicable laws with partnership of the Employee Relations – Policy team. As well as oversee management of data integrity in systems by regular audits for designated departments.
Ensure all HR-related systems stays in sync with data protection laws in collaboration with IT/HR Technology & Operations. In addition to lead Change Management efforts in relation to system and analytical development, integration, process improvements and/or management of opportunity alignment within function.
Provide clear and defined plans of improvement and implementation of opportunity areas within function. This will be done along enhancing commitment to career development, team development and best practice implementation within Benefits and Payroll functions.
Required Skills:
Minimum of 5+ years leading teams of Benefits and Payroll Professionals
Experience working and/or support a Total Rewards and Compensation Related practices a plus
High attention to detail with a focus on growth mindset of developing improvements across functional area.
Knowledge of Workforce Labor laws and Payroll Practices across multi-state in relation to benefits/payroll administration in accordance with federal, state and local municipality legislation.
Experience managing and supporting ERP systems such as Workday, SAP, Peoplesoft, MS Great Plains, HCM, reporting, security, ADP, Kronos, HR Service Center and additional technology as implemented.
Ability to build collaborative, trustworthy relationships across SJI functions
Strategic, enterprise-wide and systems experience with implementation and leadership.
Ability to communicate complex technical solutions in a simple manner that can be understood broadly within the organization
Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, communication (written and verbal), and consulting skills. Ability to assess needs, influence, collaborate, deliver and partner at the most senior levels in the organization
Highly Proficient at project and change management methodologies to ensure alignment along the way; co-creating change on an enterprise level
Ability to interact and align strategy with Senior Leaders of SJI, while provide clear roadmaps of deliverables to our 5+ year model.
Qualifications
Required Background:
Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 11 years of relevant experience leading Benefits, Payroll or transferable experience in Human Resources or;
Master’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience.
Compensation Range:
$140,000 - 210,000
We are committed to pay transparency and ensuring equitability compensation for all employees. The pay range for this position reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits, bonuses, or other forms of compensation that might be part of the total compensation package. The specific salary offered will be based on a candidate’s qualifications, education, and experience.
Explore the Possibilities
South Jersey Industries employs a diverse range of talent – from construction contractors to environmental specialists. Regardless of the position, mentoring and networking, hands-on experience, gaining industry knowledge and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business and in our communities are all exciting ways that we welcome our employees at SJI. And as a company committed to creating an engaging culture built on inclusion and diversity, you’re sure to find an opportunity that makes you feel included, empowered, and ready to “bring your whole self to work” every day.
Benefits Package Overview
SJI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
The SJI “Total Rewards” Benefits Package include:
Flexible vacation, Paid Time Off, and Sick Leave package
Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
401(k), with generous company match
Employee Resource Groups to encourage employee engagement, nurture professional development, and foster an inclusive environment.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
At this time, SJI is only considering applicants authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without the need for visa sponsorship.