Compensation & Benefits Administrator

• Prepare and maintain job descriptions for each position in the organization; ensure descriptions accurately reflect work classification (exempt/nonexempt) and the work performed, and that jobs are properly grouped within SFI's position grids
• Perform job analysis, including but not limited to interviewing and surveying employees and managers to gather and evaluate job and occupational demands including duties, responsibilities, and skills
• Research and compare compensation plans offered by demographically comparable organizations; assess competitor plans and make recommendations for improvements required to maintain competitiveness and effectiveness
• Maintain knowledge of economic conditions, labor markets, and other factors related to ensuring the organization provides competitive and reasonable compensation scales and structures
• Benchmark jobs against survey data and other market intelligence to determine competitive compensation ranges for each position; participate in salary surveys
• Assess and analyze compensation trends in marketplace
• Prepares and maintain annual budgets, salary bands and merit increase guidelines
• Conduct data to be used in employee performance reviews
• Review bonus and reward programs for competitiveness and appropriateness

• Research employee benefits in similar industries, geographic regions and employer size; based on findings, recommend changes or updates to the company's existing benefits or policies
• Work with insurance brokers and investment planners to create competitive, cost-effective benefits packages for the organization
• Determine implementation and enrollment for insurance and retirement plans for new hires and during open enrollment
• Administer employee benefit programs including 401(k), life, disability, and health insurance plans
• Advise and inform employees of changes and developments related to benefits including eligibility, coverage, and provisions
• Conduct focus groups to collect employee feedback on issues or topics related to benefits
• Perform audits and reporting, including 401(k) audits, ACA reporting, etc.
• Facilitate accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers
• Conduct employee surveys, census, and other research and demographic efforts required to collect accurate quotes from benefit providers
• Identify and select carriers and plans based on quotes, available benefits, and prior experience
• Monitor administrators and insurance carriers' reports to ensure the organizations' compliance with plan requirements
• Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in benefits administration
• Support team members with individual enrollments, qualifying events, benefit inquiries and terminations, demonstrating genuine care, appreciation and integrity
• Organize, plan and conduct benefit meetings

• Complete records, reporting, and other documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations, and policies
• Ensure compliance with the applicable provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA
• Advise management on applicable state and federal employment regulations, benefits and compensation policies, human resource procedures, and collective agreements, as appropriate

• Demonstrate Schwartz Farms' values of integrity, respect, excellence, innovation and adaptability
• Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
• Maintain and promote a safe working environment
• Additional duties may be assigned as they arise.

• Excel in leadership, integrity, and collaboration
• Acceptable MVR
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and compensation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Extensive knowledge of human resource laws, regulations and best practices, including but not limited to thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA requirements
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Bachelor's degree in human resources
• Five years of progressive experience administering compensation or benefits programs preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

• Position may involve travel and non-standard business hours.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Able to lift fifteen pounds.

Schwartz Farms, Inc.