Assistant Vice President, Compensation and Payroll

Our Human Resource Team is seeking a Assistant Vice President of Compensation and Payroll.

This is a full-time, exempt role. This role is eligible for a fully remote arrangement or Hybrid.

Position Overview In this role, the Head of Benefits & Well Being will be responsible for the strategic design, implementation, and oversight of the organization’s health, welfare, retirement, leaves and well-being programs. This leader will play a critical role in enhancing employee experience, optimizing benefit offerings, and championing a culture of holistic well-being across the organization

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership: Lead the strategy and design of all North America benefit programs. Monitor emerging trends and shifts in business direction, proactively assessing and benchmarking programs to enhance competitiveness and relevance, while aligning with strategic and financial goals and supporting employee engagement. Data-Driven Insights: Utilize strong analytical capabilities to evaluate the performance, competitiveness, and cost-effectiveness of benefits programs. Leverage data-driven insights to guide strategic enhancements and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. Vendor Management: Own and cultivate strategic relationships with all benefit vendors (e.g., brokers, consultants, insurance carriers, record-keepers) and other administrative or legislative agencies. Collaborate effectively with internal partners, including Legal, Tax, Finance, HR Services and Payroll.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA)

Committee Leadership: Serve as a member of the Benefits Committee, ensuring compliance and effective administration of programs managed by internal resources or third-party vendors. Budget Oversight: Oversee and manage the budget for all benefit plans, collaborating with the Finance team during the annual budgeting process. Benefit Administration: Provide oversight for benefit administration, monitoring vendor performance to ensure high-quality service delivery. Thought Leadership: Provide expertise and thought leadership to departmental and cross-functional initiatives. Lead benefit plan due diligence related to merger and acquisition activities. Team Leadership: Directly lead a team of 3 Benefits professionals and share leadership accountability for benefits operations within HR Services.

Core Competencies, Skills and Experience

Experience: 10+ years of relevant benefits experience, with a proven track record of managing and influencing teams in a publicly traded company or large, diversified firm. Education: A Masters or Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience. Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of benefits design and administration, including regulatory, tax, and legislative matters impacting program design and administration.