Benefits & Compensation Coordinator

Media Fusion - Atmore, AL

Full-time - Mid Level

Atmore, AL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Benefits and Compensation Coordinator plays a crucial role in the Human Resources department, primarily responsible for maintaining an accurate suite of job descriptions that reflect the core responsibilities, requirements, and qualifications associated with each position within the tribal government. This position requires collaboration with operational leaders to ensure that job descriptions are appropriately categorized according to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and that they align with market-appropriate wage and salary ranges. The incumbent will utilize various systems and resources to perform routine and ad-hoc reporting, ensuring compliance with relevant state and federal laws while tracking market trends to offer competitive and reasonable pay ranges for the Tribe's employees. In addition to job description management, the Benefits and Compensation Coordinator will provide assistance and technical support in all aspects of the Tribe's benefits programs, including leave administration. This role involves direct engagement with the employee population, addressing general HR, Payroll, and other inquiries that arise from staff. The incumbent will also manage various data entry tasks and system-related activities, ensuring that all responsibilities are met to achieve the goals and objectives of the HR programs. The position is expected to embody the Purpose and Values of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians, demonstrating a commitment to going beyond the call of duty in all aspects of the role. The Benefits and Compensation Coordinator will also be involved in developing, finalizing, and maintaining job descriptions, processing and tracking information related to new jobs, and evaluating positions using survey matches and internal comparators. The role requires collecting and analyzing data to determine appropriate salary ranges and job titles, assisting with the maintenance of evaluations, and preparing data for compensation surveys. The incumbent will maintain employee records, perform data uploads, and ensure timely updates to departmental organizational charts. Additionally, the Coordinator will assist staff with various tasks related to employee benefits, including benefits reports, billing, and compliance with FMLA and other regulations. Overall, this position is integral to the effective management of compensation and benefits within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develops, finalizes, and maintains job descriptions in collaboration with the Employment Manager and Senior Manager of HR Operations.
• Works with department directors to ensure job descriptions are updated and re-evaluated as needed.
• Processes and tracks information pertaining to new jobs, job descriptions, and compendium changes.
• Evaluates jobs using survey matches and/or internal comparators; recommends starting salary for new hires and promotions.
• Collects and analyzes data to determine appropriate salary ranges and job titles of approved and proposed positions.
• Assists with the maintenance and processing of evaluations and assorted ad-hoc reports on various HR metrics.
• Handles special projects as assigned.
• Assists with ensuring compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
• Prepares data for reporting in compensation surveys and analyzes results to determine impact.
• Maintains employee records and performs data uploads, imports, and exports to update employee data in the HRIS.
• Responsible for maintaining and updating all departmental organizational charts in a timely manner.
• Assists staff with tasks/projects related to employee benefits including benefits reports, billing, FMLA, TML, Worker's Compensation, retirement, insurance, etc.
• Keeps chain of command updated on potential problems with compensation and/or benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or Accounting, or five (5) years of verifiable employment experience in compensation and/or benefits.
• Three (3) years of employment experience in Human Resources required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in English, spelling, punctuation, and writing composition.
• Ability to create impactful presentations and employee/candidate communications.
• Working knowledge of computers with the ability to work in a Windows environment with various software programs such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively work and communicate with other staff members and the general public while maintaining professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities, handle multi-tasks, and balance diverse projects.
• Excellent time management, interpersonal, communication, presentation, organization, decision-making, and planning skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of HR principles and practices.
• People-oriented with the ability to relate well to individuals from diverse backgrounds.