Compensation and Benefits Director jobs in Illinois

If asked to describe the culture at Metropolitan Family Services, we could do that in one word. COMMUNITY! Reflected in both our internal culture as well as through the services we provide, community is at the heart of all we do.

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company’s bottom line? Then we’d love to hear from you!

We are currently looking to fill a new role, Director of Compensation & Benefits, which will oversee all aspects of compensation and benefits for MFS. This position will ensure that our organization remains compliant and competitive in the marketplace, that employees are equitably and fairly compensated within departments, and that all aspects of company benefits programs align with organizational goals and support employees’ overall well-being.    

As the Director of Compensation and Benefits at MFS, you can look forward to a competitive base salary as well as:

• Generous PTO equal to 6 weeks annually as well as 12 paid holidays
• Market Competitive Parental Leave
• 401k plan with employer match
• Additional benefits include multiple medical coverage options, dental, vision, wellness initiatives and an Employee Assistance Network

SALARY: 

Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average annual salary for the position is $120,000.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Develop a comprehensive compensation and benefits strategy aligned with the organization's mission, values, and long-term goals.
• Design and implement a compensation framework that supports the recruitment of quality candidates, and retainment of current MFS staff and ensures the framework remains relevant over time.
• Supervise the benefits team.
• Develop and continuously review and improve upon the benefit offerings at MFS to ensure they are aligned with the strategy and support the recruitment of quality candidates, and retainment of current MFS staff.
• Conduct regular benchmarking and market research to evaluate the competitiveness of the compensation and benefits packages offered and use this data to make informed recommendations about adjustments and enhancements.
• Oversee the annual salary review process, including working with Executive Leadership to set annual salary increase budgets.
• Research and make recommendations and cost analysis of new comp and ben offerings which could include pay-for-performance models, flexible benefit offerings, companywide or program-based bonus offerings, etc.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of a job evaluation system to ensure that roles are appropriately classified and compensated based on factors such as responsibilities, skills, and market rates.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and HR staff on compensation-related matters, including job leveling (or pay equity), new hire offers, promotions, and market salary adjustments.
• Ensure that the organization remains in compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations governing compensation and benefits.
• Ensure that all program, state, and federally mandated compensation adjustments are identified and implemented in a timely manner and in accordance with requirements.
• Oversee all aspects of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement & pension plans (e.g., 401(k)), life insurance, disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits.  
• Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants including negotiating contracts, monitoring service levels, and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements.
• Oversee the annual open enrollment process, including communication campaigns, enrollment meetings, and coordination with benefits providers.
• Work closely with the HR team to ensure that changes to compensation and benefits programs are communicated effectively to employees.
• Collaborate with the Director of HR Systems and Services to ensure best practices and greatest value.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Finance or a related field from an accredited university or college required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in compensation and benefits management, preferably in a nonprofit or social services organization.
• Minimum of 2 years of successfully leading a team of direct reports with additional project management experience being a plus.
• Strong preference for CEBS and/or CPP
• Strong understanding of compensation and benefits best practices, trends, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven recommendations.
• Experience with HRIS systems and design to ensure compensation & benefits modules are developed and interact with other modules, reflecting the business needs and utilizing the system to the greatest value add.
• Intermediate Excel skills as a minimum requirement.
• Strong financial skills and a high level of business acumen required.
• Proven leader who can effectively lead a team through change.
• Ability to create high-level presentations and present data to varying levels in the organization including Executive Leadership
• Able to convince and persuade with the use of data and facts.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background checks.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and/or weekends if needed.
• MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved medical exemption is obtained, weekly testing may be required. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

• While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle, and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

MORE ABOUT US:

Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. Part mentor, part motivator, part advocate, since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services has been the engine of change that empowers families to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Metropolitan is Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reaches more than 117,000 individuals and families in Chicago, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs, and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness, and empowerment.