Total Rewards Leader - Kinetico Incorporated

The Total Rewards Leader recommends, implements, and administers benefit and compensation programs, oversees payroll, and ensures compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

Location: Kinetico Corporate Headquarters, Newbury, OH, Hybrid Schedule Eligible

Travel: 10% - 20%

Compensation: Salary, Exempt and Incentive Bonus Eligible

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

1. Directly manages a small team of HR professionals. Guides execution of assigned area’s projects and tasks. Areas of oversight include Benefits, Payroll, HRIS (and other HR systems), and Compensation.
2. Collaborates with external benefit consultants to identify and evaluate benefit plan designs, perform cost analyses, and review funding alternatives. Prepares proposals for management review and consideration.
3. Communicates benefit plan provisions to employees; maintains and issues plan documents and performs benefit orientations.
4. Oversees administration of the employee benefit plans including flexible spending accounts, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and thrift plans. Manages third-party vendors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements.
5. Oversees Compensation programs including salary structures, job evaluation, job profiles and leveling, merit and incentive administration, and more.
6. In coordination with the HR team, deploys performance and calibration tasks from Cornerstone performance system.
7. Oversees Kinetico’s payroll function, establishing internal processes that ensure the integrity of all payroll-related transactions. Administers pay practices, time and attendance policies and PTO plan and validates compliance to and consistency in application.
8. Ensures users have appropriate access and support navigating HRIS systems; develops and delivers HRIS system training to meet the needs of the company.
9. Collaborates with human resource team members to provide quality service to business partners, employees, and plan participants.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources or business administration, or equivalent work experience, with a minimum of 10 years' related experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Fair Labor Standards Act, ERISA, COBRA, ACA, EEO and other relevant federal regulations.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now and Cornerstone Performance and Talent Management Systems preferred.
• Experience in defining system solutions, automation of work processes and implementation of cloud-based systems. High attention to detail and strong organizational skills, planning and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks against tight deadlines.
• Must maintain confidential and secure sensitive information.
• Must be proficient in use of Microsoft Office suite of products, with advanced skills in Excel.
• Requires excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Must have demonstrated ability to successfully establish effective interpersonal relationships with a variety of management and staff and work independently toward project deliverables.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects to their successful conclusion.

The HRBP, Benefits, Compensation, and HRIS reports to the VP of Global People Operations. They directly manage a small HR team. Internally, the position works closely with other HR team members, and all levels of managers and employees. Externally, the position oversees vendors and consults with other sources.

Why Join Kinetico:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Insurance Coverage
• Employer Provided Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Benefits
• 401(k) Contribution Matching Program
• Employer Funded Defined Contribution Plan
• Paid Vacation, Holidays and Community Service Volunteer Time-off Benefit
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement Program

Our Commitment and Difference:

Founded in 1970, Kinetico pioneered the development of non-electric, fully automatic water treatment systems. In the years since, we have grown into a global company of independent Kinetico water experts and international distributors serving more than 100 countries. We offer complete water systems that deliver only the highest quality water for general use and drinking. We back every piece of our equipment with industry-leading warranties. Our approach reflects our deep commitment to preserving and conserving fresh water, one of our planet's most precious and endangered natural resources.

Kinetico Incorporated is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities.

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