Compensation & Benefits Specialist - 16 Month Term Contract

at  LRO Staffing

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join their team for a 16 month term contract. The Compensation and Benefits Specialist will provide subject matter expertise for the design, delivery and maintenance of policies, programs and plans related to job evaluation, base pay, variable pay, pay premiums, employee recognition and employee group benefits.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide advice and consultation to HR Advisors and people leaders as subject-matter expert on compensation, benefits and recognition programs, policies, and procedures
• Analyze key stakeholder feedback, talent trends, internal and external data, and cost implications, to develop recommendations that enhance the organizations compensation, benefits and employee recognition practices to support the organizations’ ability to attract, recruit, retain, and engage talent
• Assess the market competitiveness, equity and overall effectiveness of cash compensation programs
• Plan, coordinate and execute the annual compensation cycle (base and variable pay), internal equity and pay equity reviews, including technology and communications requirements
• Assess the market competitiveness, equity and overall effectiveness of the employee group benefits plan
• Lead the annual renewal of contracts with group benefits and insurance carriers, in collaboration with the Manager and benefits consultants
• Manage ongoing relationships with benefits carriers, including monitoring services levels and resolving escalated issues
• Lead compensation and benefits related projects and liaise with external consultants as required
• Participate in total rewards surveys on behalf of the organization
• Work closely with HRIS to leverage compensation and benefits planning tools and systems
• Design, develop and deliver compensation and benefits training for People & Culture, people leaders and/or employees as required

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provide advice and consultation to HR Advisors and people leaders as subject-matter expert on compensation, benefits and recognition programs, policies, and procedures
• Analyze key stakeholder feedback, talent trends, internal and external data, and cost implications, to develop recommendations that enhance the organizations compensation, benefits and employee recognition practices to support the organizations’ ability to attract, recruit, retain, and engage talent
• Assess the market competitiveness, equity and overall effectiveness of cash compensation programs
• Plan, coordinate and execute the annual compensation cycle (base and variable pay), internal equity and pay equity reviews, including technology and communications requirements
• Assess the market competitiveness, equity and overall effectiveness of the employee group benefits plan
• Lead the annual renewal of contracts with group benefits and insurance carriers, in collaboration with the Manager and benefits consultants
• Manage ongoing relationships with benefits carriers, including monitoring services levels and resolving escalated issues
• Lead compensation and benefits related projects and liaise with external consultants as required
• Participate in total rewards surveys on behalf of the organization
• Work closely with HRIS to leverage compensation and benefits planning tools and systems
• Design, develop and deliver compensation and benefits training for People & Culture, people leaders and/or employees as require