Associate Director, Compensation & Benefits

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

BENEFITS

• Assist with the communication of faculty and staff benefits including medical dental life STD LTD EAP tuition Section 125 403(b) and 457 (b) retirement plan transportation credit union and Workers Compensation

• Assist with the analysis and implemention of benefit policies programs plan design and/or benefit changes

• Prepare annual benefit-cost analysis; oversee day-to-day vendor relationships and assists Director with vendor selections

• Assist with pplan design proposalss policies communications and presentations

• Implement new or modified benefit plan offerings during annual open enrollment

• Manage benefits in a fiscally responsible manner

COMPENSATION

• Assist with the management of the salary administration process job evaluation and classifications processes

• (this is in a bullet below)Support the analysis research recommendation and implementation compensation policies pay guidelines programs structures and changes

• Participate in salary surveys review market trends and salary schedules to ensure the Colleges competitive position in the marketplace and monitor internal equity

• Recommend market and/or other adjustments as necessary; conduct job evaluation and classifications as requested

• Oversee salary administration program processing of one-time payments and union-related adjustments.

• Assist with the preparation of policies guidelines communications and presentations

• Manage compensation in a fiscally responsible manner

COMPLIANCE

• Assist the Director in ensuring that all benefits and compensation programs are in legal compliance with federal and state laws (i.e. ERISA HIPAA PFMLA FLSA Massachusetts Equal Pay Act) and in compliance with collective bargaining agreements

• Stay abreast of pending legislation regulations and trends that may affect benefits and/or compensation and proactively address potential issues

• Complete required surveys such as IPEDs CUPA and CMS Data Match

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the day-to-day management of faculty and staff leave of absence and disability accommodation requests to ensure compliance with various federal and state laws and college policies (i.e. Massachusetts Paid Medical and Family leave California Paid Medical and Family Leave FMLA Personal LOA)

• Coordinate leave and ADA requests with faculty and staff collective bargaining agreements

• Assist with the design implementation and communication of LOA and ADA related policies and procedures to the College community

• Responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Colleges unemployment benefits program including auditing and payment of monthly benefit claims responding to DUA inquiries and attending appeal hearings as needed.

• Analyze and streamline business processes and procedures that leverage Work Day and related technology for benefits compensation and leave administration

• Develop effective metrics for measuring and monitoring effectiveness of compensation benefits and leave administration structures and programs

• Prepare and provide various reports as needed

• Utilize data in assessing needs and driving decisions

QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job.

• Bachelors Degree in Business or a related field required

• Minimum 6-8 years of directly related experience in compensation and employee benefits administration and management including experience using HRIS systems required minimum of 8 years preferred. Higher education experience preferred.

• Experience with various compensation and benefits compliance testing required.

• CCP and/or CEBS designation preferred

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES May be representative but not all-inclusive of those knowledge skills and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Knowledge of employment laws pertaining to HR

• Knowledge of ERISA law pertaining to benefits and retirement

• Strong MS Office skills and the ability to learn new software easily

• Excellent customer service and organizational skills

• Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail required

• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills

• Professional demeanor and the ability to relate to and engage with a diverse population

• Ability to function effectively and professionally in difficult or conflict situations

• Confident public speaking skills Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

PHYSICAL ABILITIES Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This position is generally sedentary in nature movement throughout the area is required from time to time.

• Ability to have continuous oral and written communication with co-workers and supervisors is essential.

• Repetitive movements occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds reaching lifting stooping and the ability to read a computer screen detect color-coding and read fine print will be expected.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels

Disclaimer: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested subject to all applicable state and federal laws. Certain job duties described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

In addition to a competitive salary Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20 hours per week.

Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses dental plans generous time-off programs and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.