Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Lauderdale, FL

1,001-5,000 employees

Air Transportation

About the position

We're looking for a Compensation and Benefits Specialist who is ready to make a meaningful impact! In this dynamic role, you'll be the go-to resource for all things benefits-ensuring our employees are well-supported with everything from health plans to wellness events. You'll also take the lead in managing key compensation initiatives, including benchmarking and ensuring our offerings are competitive. Vista America is an operating partner of Vista - the world's first private aviation ecosystem, integrating a unique portfolio of companies. Vista has a global workforce of 4,000 aviation professionals and has flown corporations, governments and private clients to 187 countries, covering 96% of the world.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for the Benefits Team to respond and answer inquiries from employees, managers, internal/external business partners and TPAs.
• Manage inquiries/questions sent to the Benefits Team email box and phone line.
• Assist with annual projects, including but not limited to: Open Enrollment, Lead events such as Flu Shot Clinic, Biometrics, benefit surveys, wellness, and other events as arise.
• Ensure timely and accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS for payroll deductions and carrier and third-party vendors eligibility updates.
• Lead new hire Benefits orientation, present open enrollment meetings and support open enrollment activities.
• Assist with the creation of communications and materials for benefits & wellness related activities/incentives.
• Work closely with Corporate Communications team.
• Coordinate and schedule Committee meetings and other benefit meetings with third-party vendors.
• Perform quality checks of benefits-related data and conduct regular audits.
• Assist employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
• Distribute all benefits enrollment materials and determine eligibility. Maintain HRIS materials and support tools.
• Process life status changes and monitor Evidence of Insurability applications with employee and carrier.
• Process and administer all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal disability and FMLA. Effectively interpret FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences.
• Process LOA payments and work closely with Payroll and HR teams.
• Respond to 401k inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts.
• Transfer job descriptions to new templates for all entities.
• Benchmark compensation for job descriptions. Research compensation results and work closely with management team for competitiveness.
• Maintain compensation platform data.
• Develop knowledge and skills through education, training, coaching, corrective counseling, etc.
• Assist with special projects as needed.

Requirements

• College Degree required, preferably in Benefits and Compensation.
• Microsoft Office skills with emphasis on Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Analytical and Problem-solving skills.
• Emphasis on Compensation, pricing positions, benchmarking, experience with PayScale or PayFactors preferred.
• ADP Workforce Now.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with generous company match with full and immediate vesting.
• PTO Accrual - Increased based on years of service.
• Company Paid Life, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs.
• Mental Health Wellness Program.
• Empty Leg Flight Benefits & Customized Travel Site with Delta Airlines.