Director of Total Rewards and Benefits - Addison Group

Role: Director of Total Rewards and Benefits

Location: West Chester, PA

Salary Expectations: $100-125K annually

An Addison Group client is looking for a Director of Total Rewards and Benefits for their team!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential duties:

- Provide leadership in the design, development, and implementation of benefits and compensation programs that align with organizational strategy and long-term HR business goals.

- Monitor and assess the effectiveness of existing benefit and compensation policies, making recommendations for plan revisions or the creation of new plans that are cost-effective and aligned with industry trends and organizational objectives.

- Oversee the administration and management of benefit programs, including retirement, life insurance, health insurance, dental plans, flexible spending programs, tuition assistance, absence management, workers' compensation, and other employee benefit offerings.

- Develop a comprehensive total compensation philosophy for the organization, ensuring competitive pay positioning relative to the market and defining the appropriate talent comparison markets.

- Provide compensation expertise to identify issues and implement solutions aimed at engaging and rewarding talent to achieve desired business outcomes.

- Lead participation in compensation surveys, analyze survey responses, assess market competitiveness, and provide guidance on compensation strategies, including financial implications and cost/benefit analysis.

- Manage the development, planning, and implementation of annual salary programs for staff, including market analysis and costing to ensure internal equity and market competitiveness in line with the compensation philosophy.

- Stay current on compensation and benefits trends, best practices, regulatory requirements, and labor laws to provide strategic direction for organization-wide programs.

- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to employment and benefits administration.

- Ensure the effective use of the organization's human resource information system (HRIS) to administer and monitor benefits programs.

- Perform additional job-related duties as assigned or directed.

- Hybrid work arrangement available, with 3 days on-site after 90 days of employment.

Required:

- Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Finance, Management, or a related field, with at least seven years of program management experience in benefits and compensation or a related area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

- Experience in developing and implementing broad-based compensation programs, including base salary and pay-for-performance structures, benchmarking, market data analysis, and job evaluation.

- Proven experience in developing, implementing, and managing a variety of benefit programs, including retirement, life insurance, health, and dental plans.

- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex concepts for decision-making purposes.

- Experience in data analysis, reporting, and presenting compensation data.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and HR Information Systems.

- Demonstrated leadership in managing and developing teams to deliver excellent customer service.

- Ability to travel quarterly to off-site locations as needed.

Preferred:

- Master's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.

- Experience in developing and leading compensation and benefits programs within a higher education environment.

- Familiarity with HRIS systems such as Ellucian Colleague.

- Certification in CEBS, CCP, PHR, or SHRM-CP is a plus.

Why choose Addison Group? 

• Pay: We negotiate high salaries using the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, and 401k. 
• Permanent Employment: Many of Addison's job openings lead to potential permanent employment.
• Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers.
• Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home.
• Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation 

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.