Benefits and Compensation Manager

University of Indianapolis

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Tuition Discount

Retirement Savings Plan - 403B

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Free Parking

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

Located in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis seeks a Benefits and Compensation Manager to design, implement, and manage compensation, benefits, and payroll programs that attract and retain talent.

You will lead a team of HR professionals, ensure regulatory compliance, benchmark market data, and partner with university leadership to develop salary structures and total rewards initiatives.

Qualifications

5–7 years of progressive compensation/benefits/payroll experience.
Experience in not-for-profit or higher education is valuable.
Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
Professional HR/compensation/payroll or benefits certification (e.g. CEBS, CCP, PHR, SHRM-CP) required.

Responsibilities

Develops and executes the total rewards strategy aligned with the university's mission and objectives.
Designs, implements, and administers compensation, benefits, and payroll programs.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to compensation, benefits, and payroll.
Oversees salary surveys, market data analysis, and benchmarking for competitiveness.
Leads Payroll, Benefits, and HRIS professionals administering the total rewards programs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication & interpersonal

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

HRIS & benefits administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS platforms

Payroll systems

Job description

Job Description

The Benefits and Compensation Manager is responsible for designing,implementing, and managing the university’s compensation, benefits,and payroll programs. This role is responsible for ensuring theeffectiveness and competitiveness of our total rewards offerings,ultimately contributing to employee attraction, retention, andengagement.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

5 – 7 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits,and/or payroll
management. Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations andcompliance requirements related to employee compensation andbenefits administration. Experience in a not-for-profit or highereducation environment is valuable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or arelated field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications/Credentials

Professional certification in Human Resources, Compensation,Payroll or Benefits required (e.g. – CEBS, CCP, PHR, SHRM-CP)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position manages compensation and benefits for the universityand oversees the professionals administering those functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able toperform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listedbelow are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enableindividuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

Develops and executes the overall total rewards strategy, aligningwith the university’s mission, culture, and businessobjectives.

Leads the design, implementation, and administration ofcompetitive compensation, benefits, and payroll programs to meetthe needs of employees and the organization.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulationsrelated to compensation, benefits, and payroll.
Oversees the preparation of regular salary and benefitssurveys, market data analysis, and benchmarking to ensurecompetitiveness within the industry.
Hires, trains, and effectively manages payroll, benefits, andHRIS professionals administering the University’s total rewardsprograms.
Partners with HR Business Partners and University leadership todevelop and implement compensation structures and salaryadministration programs that support talent managementobjectives.
Collaborates with benefits brokers and vendors to manage theorganization’s benefits offerings, including healthcare, retirementplans, and wellness initiatives.
Oversees the organization’s payroll function, ensuring timelyand accurate processing, tax compliance, and record-keeping.
Leads the communication and education efforts related to totalrewards programs, ensuring transparency and understanding amongemployees.
Continues education to remain current on best practices andregulatory changes related to compensation, benefits, andpayroll.
Behaves ethically, respectfully, and with integrity at alltimes.
Abides by the University’s policies, procedures, andrules.
Works reliably and is responsive to the needs of employeeswithin and outside Human Resources.
Other duties, including special projects, as required orassigned.

COMPETENCIES/OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate thefollowing:

Thorough understanding of compensation, payroll, and benefitspractices, regulations, and trends.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experienceusing data to drive decision-making.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonalskills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levelsof the organization.
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to developand mentor high-performing teams.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritizeand manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Proficient in HRIS and benefits administration systems.

Company Description

Located in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) isa nationally recognized, United Methodist Church-affiliatedinstitution that serves over 4,200 main-campus students, includingmore than 1,300 graduate students. Guided by over 500 accessiblefaculty members who foster high student-faculty interaction, UIndyoffers an intimate learning environment with an average class sizeof 16 and a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio across its 90+undergraduate, 40+ graduate, and five doctoral programs—notablyproducing more clinical psychologists than any other university inIndiana and featuring the state's only neonatal nurse practitionerprogram. Beyond academic excellence and a diverse campus communitywhere 33% of students represent international and minoritypopulations from over 60 countries and 40 states, UIndy boasts apowerhouse NCAA Division II athletics program. Featuring 23 varsityteams, the Greyhounds demonstrate athletic and academic excellence,earning 13 consecutive top-20 finishes in the Learfield Directors'Cup and securing 19 conference championships in a two-year span,while its 600+ student-athletes simultaneously achieved a combined3.52 GPA and 405 Academic All-GLVC honors.

Our Mission

The University of Indianapolis champions lifelong learning throughrelevant and innovative education that fosters experientiallearning, diverse perspectives, service for impact, and a globalmindset.

Our Vision

The University of Indianapolis will be the institution of choicefor a diverse group of learners who wish to engage with the worldand enrich their lives through relevant and impactful education,and are empowered to transform the world with their knowledge andskills -Anywhere. Anytime. For life.

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