Benefits & Compensation Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Oversee the strategic management of US health, welfare, retirement, executive, time-off, wellbeing, and ancillary benefit programs.

• Drive benefits strategy, design, evaluation, administration, and compliance.

• Collaborate with P&C, Legal, Finance, Payroll, vendors, and Global Compensation & Rewards.

• Evaluate program performance, utilization, employee needs, and market benchmarks.

• Lead the US Benefit Committee, presenting recommendations for benefit plans and cost-saving initiatives.

• Manage relationships with health and welfare carriers and vendors.

• Create budgets, conduct data analysis, report on benefits, and monitor expenses.

• Perform benefits audits and ensure compliance with HSA/FSA, DCP, 401(k), pension, ACA, PCORI, and ARPA regulations.

• Develop and deliver benefit communications, overseeing annual US enrollment activities.

• Guide and advocate for employees seeking benefits information.

• Oversee and manage the complete leave lifecycle, including ADA/accommodation and state/federal leaves.

• Track leave processes in Workday, ADP, and vendor systems; communicate leave status to employees, P&C, and management.

• Reconcile and process monthly group health and welfare benefits.

• Support benefits-related aspects of mergers and acquisitions/divestitures.

• Maintain compliance records and prepare necessary legal reports.

• Provide support and mentorship to employees and the P&C team.

• Implement compensation programs and offer insights and recommendations for the North American market.

• Analyze compensation data from Mercer and other market sources.

• Assist in developing salary structures and managing annual compensation processes.

• Offer compensation analysis and guidance to business leaders and P&C partners.

• Execute total rewards initiatives and support job evaluation and compensation practices throughout North America.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources management (preferred qualification).

• 8+ years of experience in Human Resources, focusing on employee benefits.

• 3+ years of experience in compensation.

• High level of ownership, confidentiality, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Ability to forge strong partnerships, influence decisions, and clearly communicate complex topics.

• Exceptional verbal presentation and written communication skills.

• Strong creative thinking abilities with a knack for developing practical solutions.

• Capability to work effectively in a highly matrixed environment.

• Skilled in multitasking and prioritizing work for both internal and external stakeholders.

• Proficient computer skills and eagerness to learn new technologies.

• Willingness to travel occasionally.

• Primarily desk/computer work, with some light lifting and bending involved.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including PTO and paid holidays.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• Paid parental leave and benefits for transitioning back to work.

• Company contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

• Discounts on GN Group products.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Potential for annual bonuses.

• Possibility of discretionary bonuses.

• Open office environment featuring adjustable standing/sitting office furniture.