Compensation and Benefits Lead

Crb - Kansas City, MO

Full-time - Senior

Kansas City, MO

1,001-5,000 employees

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

The Compensation & Benefits Lead at CRB will oversee and manage total rewards programs, policies, and procedures. This role requires a hands-on leader with a focus on continuous improvement, serving as the subject matter expert for compensation and benefits while collaborating with the internal HR team and business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead & administer benefit planning and programs, including vendor relationships, annual filings, open enrollment, and employee communications.
• Manage administration of compensation programs, including annual merit & bonus planning.
• Lead and oversee survey and benchmarking participation.
• Maintain salary structure and support ongoing development of the compensation program.
• Consult on pay decisions and job evaluations with the HR team and the business leaders.
• Ensure compliance for pay and benefits with internal policies and government regulations.
• Oversee total rewards audits and internal controls to ensure integrity of data and compliance with internal and external audit requirements.
• Conduct internal equity reporting annually or as-needed based on business demands.
• Oversee and administer leave administration and wellbeing program.
• Process and administer all leave of absence and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and/or FMLA.
• Effectively interpret FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
• Ensure accuracy of benefits enrollments to support health & welfare plans and/or voluntary benefits to provide third party administrators with accurate eligibility information.
• Perform quality checks of benefits-related data.
• Provide expertise, advice, and counsel regarding benefits questions, plan changes, and escalations.
• Work with third party administrators on plan administration to maintain service and quality.
• Partner to conduct total rewards education and trainings for both the HR team and the employee population.
• Perform audits and timely, accurate data entry to maintain HRIS system.
• Conduct ad hoc reporting.

Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience within HR with a focus on total rewards (compensation and/or benefits).
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience, preferably in HR or business administration.
• General knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and employees.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Demonstrated ability to handle all matters with the highest degree of confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated good decision-making and judgement skills, and ability to work independently.
• Ability to both be self-directed and work effectively in a team environment.
• Experience and comfort working within systems.
• Advanced MS Office skills.

Benefits

• Complete and competitive benefit package designed to meet individual and family needs.