Senior Director, Compensation and Benefits

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

📋 Description

• Lead, manage, and nurture all staff involved in benefits and compensation, including the HRIS system, while promoting a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative team environment.

• Continuously assess the competitiveness and effectiveness of Road Scholar's benefit programs, practices, and procedures, encompassing health & welfare programs, retirement plans, time-off programs, and other perks, aligning them with Road Scholar's strategic goals.

• Accountable for delivering top-notch service to Road Scholar employees by providing responsive assistance, resolving escalated issues, and ensuring thorough follow-through on benefits matters.

• Serve as the executive sponsor for significant initiatives related to benefits programs; create, propose, and implement new employee benefit programs to leverage competitive advantages.

• Regularly evaluate the effectiveness and utilization of existing programs; make recommendations and execute improvements as needed.

• Formulate the annual benefits budget based on changes in plan design and pricing/claims forecasts.

• Oversee and evaluate the services provided by benefits consultants, brokers, and other vendors.

• Ensure compliance of benefit plans with federal and state regulations and tax codes.

• Manage all renewals and the annual open enrollment process.

• Create, propose, and implement variable pay programs designed to enhance the connection between performance and pay.

• Plan, develop, and execute the administration of various employee compensation programs, including base pay, merit, incentive, and equity in an assigned geographic area or functional unit.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or a related field is required.

• More than 10 years of experience in Human Resources management, specifically in overseeing compensation and/or benefit plan design and administration.

• Proven experience leading both disciplines for several years is required.

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) is highly preferred.

• PHR/SPHR certification is a plus.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience working with benefit programs, brokers, and vendors for health, dental, life, and AD&D insurance, 403(b), and COBRA is essential.

• Proven organizational, interpersonal, and project management skills are necessary.

• Extensive experience managing a team of subordinate managers across various disciplines.

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills (writing, editing, verbal, and presentation) are essential.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, and HRIS systems is a must.

• Experience in conducting new hire orientations is preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal skills (collaboration, advanced problem-solving abilities, decision-making, and teamwork) with the capacity to uphold a high level of professionalism and strict confidentiality.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with a substantial employee subsidy!)

• 403(b) Retirement Plan featuring a company match of 5% after one year of employment!

• Up to 20 days of PTO annually, accrued every payroll cycle.

• Enjoy a paid week off, in addition to your PTO, at the end of December to celebrate the holiday season!

• Generous employee discounts on our programs.

• As a Road Scholar employee, you have the option to receive an IATA membership.

• We are committed to professional development, which is why we offer LinkedIn Learning access to all employees, along with other professional development opportunities.