Title:  Compensation & Benefits Manager

Job Responsibilities

Benefits Strategy & Design   

• Review & recommend innovative benefit programs which will differentiate us as a leading company.  Drive implementation of a Flexible Benefit program
• Evaluate & recommend enhancements to benefits programs to ensure they remain competitive, cost-effective, and aligned with organizational goals
• Analyze market trends, benchmark data, and employee feedback to continuously improve benefits offerings

Communication & Engagement

• Develop & deliver clear, engaging communications to educate employees about benefits offerings and changes
• Ensure all relevant policies are updated on the intranet

Benefits Operations  

• Provide direction & support to Shared Services to manage administration of all employee benefits programs, including enrollment, claims resolution, and communication with third-party vendors & benefits administrators  
• Manage relevant benefits-related escalation

Compliance

• Manage benefit policies and benefits-related data to ensure accuracy and compliance 

Vendor Management

• Evaluate & manage relationships with benefits providers & brokers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality service
• Lead RFP processes for C&B vendors when necessary, ensuring alignment with company objectives

Compensation Projects

• Engage in performance management and compensation projects as opportunities arise, including supporting key processes such as the annual compensation review
• Conduct data analysis on C&B trends to offer recommendations for market competitiveness

Job Requirements

• Strong knowledge of benefits best practices, market trends, and regulation.
• Possess analytical and problem-solving skill.  Strong Excel skills preferred.
• Good communication skills with the ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees and management.
• Detail oriented, able to work independently, takes initiative and be hands-on.
• At least 5 years of relevant experience.  Having worked in a large business organization with multiple diverse business streams would be advantageous.
• Functions well in ambiguous and fast-paced environment.
• Possess good interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the hospitality industry would be advantageous.
• IHRP certification is a plus.