Job Information
St Croix Hospice Manager, Compensation & Benefits in OAKDALE, Minnesota
Manager, Compensation & Benefits
Job Details
Job Location
Administration - OAKDALE, MN
Position Type
Full Time
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Health Care
Description
Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources (or another HR leader as determined by Executive Leadership), the Manager of Compensation & Benefits serves as a working leader and will be responsible for the execution of all compensation and benefits duties as they relate to our overall Total Rewards design. The Manager is responsible for ensuring all reward programs, including Compensation and Benefits, are carried out in a consistent and compliant manner. Ensures all St. Croix Hospice employees have the information necessary to participate in and benefit from each policy and program attribute.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES Benefits and Compensation
Serves as a subject matter expert for company health and welfare plans for both active and retiree populations, along with strong knowledge of our 401k plan.
Maintains current knowledge of and is responsible for all Leave Administration, and related government rules and regulations, including the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), FLSA, FMLA, ADA, COBRA, OSHA, Worker's Compensation, and other applicable Labor and/or Tax laws, regulations, and leaves; fulfills compliance and reporting requirements.
Partners with the VP of HR and external vendors to implement the annual renewal process and Annual Enrollment, including rate and content updates to enrollment sites and supporting materials.
Partners with the VP of HR and in-house Legal Counsel to ensure benefit-related policies are current, and to facilitate ongoing effective communications of benefit offerings and initiatives.
Partners with the VP of HR and external vendors to administer the company’s 401K plan.
Evaluates benefit policies, programs and practices on a regular basis seeking continuous improvement.
Works with the VP of HR to ensure execution of required compliance activities and governmental filings for all benefit/retirement programs, including working with internal and external auditors to ensure compliance and execution of appropriate control activities.
Works with the VP of HR to plan and manage benefit initiatives enterprise-wide, including benefit seminars and annual enrollment fairs. Develops and maintains analytical dashboards of plan performance and utilization.
Works closely with the VP of HR and Finance to build and maintain appropriate budget-tracking/reporting.
Serves as escalation point of contact for benefits/retirement-related employee matters.
Stays informed and current on local laws, as well as legislative changes impacting employee benefits and proactively manages processes and programs to remain compliant.
Assists the VP of HR in the presentation of information and materials to the Compensation Committee of the Board and other appropriate executive/management groups.
Works with the VP of HR on all Compensation and Benefits integration during the acquisition process.
The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned.
Qualifications
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum 7 years of experience working for a complex organization with multiple health and welfare and retirement plans and vendors. Experience with employer self-insured and fully insured health and welfare plans is a plus.
Experience with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, Leave of Absence (FMLA, State leave and disability programs), ACA and other benefits compliance requirements.
Ability to partner cross functionally within the organization and externally with vendor partners effectively. Experience with HR systems, Excel, and analytical skills.
High level of service mindset. Highly focused on results and providing a structured, systematic approach to delivering business solutions.
Strong leadership acumen with the ability to continually develop team members for future growth.
Other duties as assigned.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
CEBS Certified
Mergers & Acquisition experience (a plus, but not required)
Healthcare experience a plus.
Experience working with Paycom preferred.