Compensation Benefits Specialist

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Job description

Responsibilities

• Evaluates job positions by writing or reviewing job descriptions, assists in determining position classifications, and preparing salary/pay scales.


• Researches compensation trends and reviews compensation surveys to see how the pay compares with that in other organizations.


• Ensures that the organizations pay practices comply with tribal, federal and if applicable, state laws and regulations.


• Conducts comparative market research to ensure the organizations offerings are up to date, cost effective, and competitive.


• Monitors compensation trends.


• Ensures proper licensing/permitting and FLSA exemptions are applied.


• Designs and prepares reports summarizing the research and analysis; develops org charts in support of current and/or future changes.


• Researches and makes recommendations to managers on the status, description, classification, licensing, and salary of positions after reviewing with Compensation & Benefits Program Manager.


• Completes compensation analysis such as participating in salary surveys and researching compensation issues. Working directly with the Compensation & Benefits Program Manager to coordinate compensation processes, audit compensation data, and manage compensation databases.


• Updates and utilizes databases to manage compensation processes such as annual incentive determination and annual merit increases.


• Reviews and analyzes data in the HRIS system, Identifies and resolves anomalies and irregularities, along with determining appropriate job codes.


• Assists in Investigating salary administration problems/concerns.


• Prepares, coordinates, and administers employee benefit enrollments for new hires and the annual employee open enrollment.


• Administers employee Leave of Absences to include Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA); Medical Leave; Military Leave; Administrative Leave; Traditional Leave; Bereavement; and Jury Duty.


• Provides support in processing and tracking workers compensation claims, as needed.


• Performs other duties, projects and/or assignments as assigned by Human Resources Management

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of compensation structures, salary benchmarking, benefits administration, and industry standards.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for explaining benefit options, addressing employee inquires, and preparing reports.


• Ability to analyze compensation data, benefits utilization, and market trends.


• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality in all aspects of benefits and compensation.


• Ability to manage projects related to benefits program, open enrollment, and compensation reviews.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of six (6) years in Human Resources with two (2) years of working knowledge in FMLA, COBRA, Employee Assistance Programs, Insurance Plans and Enrollments, and all associated HRIS Systems, FMLA, and 401K required.


• A Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education, related work experience, and training required.


• Experience in salary benchmarking and compensation structures required.


• Experience with compensation software, and data analysis tools.

Keenbee Talent Solutions is a Native Alaskan Women owned sdb specializing in the placement of highly skilled professionals in Accounting, Finance, IT/MIS and Cleared Federal Government positions. Keenbee Talent has been in business since 1997 servicing New Mexico and the surrounding states with high results. Keenbee Talent Solutions is an equal opportunity employment agency. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex, age, disability, serious medical condition, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other classifications protected under the law.

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