Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits

Weis Markets, Inc.; Sunbury (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Compensation and Benefits Manager to lead the development and management of innovative compensation strategies. This role involves analyzing market data, designing competitive benefits programs, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate compensation management, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively across all organizational levels. Join a team that values respect and teamwork, and make a significant impact on the growth and satisfaction of associates and the community.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in corporate compensation and benefits management, preferably in retail.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations regarding compensation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Company's benefits and total compensation structure.
• Research program design and industry best practices for compensation strategy.

Skills

strategic thought leadership

financial acumen

data analytics

problem-solving

oral and written communications skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

SPHR certification

CEBS certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Explorer

human capital management (HCM) systems

Job description

Looking for a company that treats associates with respect, understanding, and appreciation? Looking for a company that is passionate about teamwork and the growth of its associates and communities? That's WEIS!

Location Address:

1000 S. 2nd Street

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and maintain the Company's benefits and total compensation structure including annual compensation planning policy.
• Obtain and analyze competitive and market data to ensure the competitiveness of total rewards programs and make program design recommendations, as needed.
• Research program design and industry best practices, legislative, regulatory and corporate governance developments to guide development of compensation strategy, policies, plans and programs.
• Prepare analyses and documentation on benefits and compensation programs for review by the Director of Compensation & Benefits and SVP of Human Resources.
• Partner with internal and external resources to design, develop and administer compensation and benefits programs.
• Prepare communications needed to implement the Company's annual compensation and benefits programs (e.g., benefits open enrollment, annual merit increases process).
• Supervise the management and administration of various associate benefits programs, including:
• Medical and Dental plans for both active and terminated
• Short and Long-term Disability Programs
• FMLA and state mandated leave plans
• 401k Savings Plan
• Non-Qualified Supplemental Executive Retirement Compensation Plan
• Group Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary benefits offerings
• Act as liaison between associates and insurance providers to resolve benefit related problems and ensure effective utilization of the plan. Resolve related issues with broker and account representatives.
• Partner with the Associate Benefits Broker and Insurance Carriers on implementing new benefits programs/changes and preparing communications/announcements, materials, booklets, and other media for communicating the plans to associates.
• Follows ACA compliance regulations and leads the filing of returns to the IRS and 1095-C forms to associates.
• Oversees 401(k) administration and compliance activities including non-discrimination testing, and Form 5500 filings.
• Manages annual 401(k) audit process including census preparation, coordinating with recordkeepers, independent auditors and other relevant parties.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft business programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Explorer.
• Experience with human capital management (HCM) systems.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree is required. SPHR and CEBS certifications are strongly preferred.

The successful candidate will have:

• 5 - 7 years of corporate compensation and benefits management experience demonstrating best-in-class practices and strategies, preferably with a multi-site retail organization(s).
• Command of the following skill areas: strategic thought leadership; financial acumen; data analytics; problem-solving; oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated success in designing and managing innovative programs tailored to unique business challenges.
• Proven ability to work effectively and collaboratively with all levels of the organization, including senior management.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations concerning compensation and benefits.
• Ability to conduct complex research and analysis.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Weis Markets is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Weis Markets is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of actual or perceived age, sex, sexual orientation, race, color, creed, religion, familial status, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Applicants with a disability may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the ways things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Weis Markets.