Senior Manager Compensation Benefits

Connect Search, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Benefits & Compensation in Milwaukee. This pivotal role involves managing employee benefits and compensation strategies to attract and retain top talent. The ideal candidate will design and implement innovative benefit offerings while ensuring compliance with relevant laws. With a focus on fostering a productive workplace, you will lead a dedicated team, analyze market data, and negotiate vendor contracts. Join this dynamic organization and make a significant impact on employee satisfaction and organizational success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of employee benefits experience required.
• Experience managing a compensation function required.
• 5+ years of leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and administration of benefit plans including health and retirement.
• Lead the compensation function, ensuring compliance with business objectives.
• Oversee annual benefit enrollment and manage leaves policies.

Skills

Employee Benefits Management

Compensation Strategy

Compliance Knowledge (ERISA, HIPAA)

Vendor Negotiation

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HR Systems

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Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Job Title: Senior Manager, Benefits & Compensation

Type: Direct Hire

Schedule: M-F, 8-5

Pay Range: $160k - $180k + bonus

Summary

Connect Search is hiring a Senior Manager, Benefits & Compensation in Milwaukee.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and administration of benefit plans including health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement plans, health savings, flexible spending accounts, disability, and other benefits.
• Design, adjust, and implement benefit offerings that attract and retain talent, fostering a productive workplace.
• Ensure compliance with laws such as ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, ACA, FMLA, etc.
• Negotiate contracts with vendors, develop relationships, manage RFP processes, and evaluate options.
• Develop and manage benefit budgets, analyze usage data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and forecast future costs.
• Serve as a benefits expert, educate employees through presentations and communications.
• Oversee annual benefit enrollment, including communication and system updates.
• Manage leaves policies including FMLA, medical leave, parental leave, and disability, ensuring compliance and positive employee experience.
• Lead the compensation function, ensuring strategies support business objectives and legal compliance.
• Collect and analyze data for market and pay equity studies, ensuring competitive total rewards.
• Oversee annual compensation reviews, ensuring compliance and collaboration with HR teams.
• Stay informed of industry trends, propose innovations, and champion organizational change.
• Lead, mentor, and develop benefits and compensation teams.
• Manage projects related to benefits and compensation using project management methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 10+ years of employee benefits experience required.
• Experience managing a compensation function required.
• 5+ years of leadership experience required.
• Familiarity with HR systems desired.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Professional Services