COMPENSATION & BENEFITS MANAGER JOB

Alpek Polyester Uk LTD - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Charlotte, NC

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Compensation & Benefits Manager will play a crucial role in shaping and implementing the compensation and benefits strategy for Alpek Polyester USA, ensuring alignment with the company's business goals and market practices. This position requires strong analytical skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions to enhance employee engagement and satisfaction through competitive compensation packages and benefits programs.

Responsibilities

• Administer a fair, equitable and competitive total compensation and benefits package aligned with the company's strategy and business goals.
• Maintain a consistent compensation philosophy in line with work culture and organizational objectives.
• Ensure compliance of compensation practices with current legislation (pay equity, human rights, etc.).
• Make data-based decisions on direct financial, indirect financial, and non-financial compensations using various methods and techniques.
• Conduct employee value proposition (EVP) surveys to assess employee needs and motivations.
• Prepare job analysis, job evaluations, and job classifications.
• Participate in salary and labor market surveys to determine prevailing pay rates and benefits.
• Develop and deploy effective communication strategies and success metrics.
• Conduct ongoing research into emerging trends, issues, and best practices.
• Conduct ongoing audits and prepare reports.
• Design and implement the organization's benefit programs based on objectives emphasizing internal equity and external market competitiveness.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to tailor local benefit strategies consistent with the overall benefit strategy.
• Identify and develop strategic relationships with external consultants and suppliers to ensure satisfactory service standards.
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of compensation & benefits professionals.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability as a compensation & benefits analyst.
• Advanced experience in HR practices and compensation & benefits cycle management.
• Broad knowledge of job evaluation and job analysis systems, preferably Mercer IPE.
• Experience with employee value proposition (EVP) and labor market surveys.
• Strong understanding of current labor rules and regulations.
• Technical expertise in all areas of benefits administration and compliance.
• Knowledge of various types of incentives and benefits.
• Extensive knowledge of HRIS (ADP Workforce Now) and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint); Expert in Excel (vlookups, pivot tables).
• Experience working with large data sets and reporting tools (ADP R, Cognos, MS Access).
• Detail-oriented work style with demonstrated quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and management skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of benefits & compensation experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or Finance.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual skills desired.