Compensation and Benefits Manager jobs in Connecticut

About Us:

• Benefits Administration
• Administer all aspects of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, and other fringe benefits.
• Coordinate with benefits vendors and brokers to resolve escalated issues and ensure seamless administration of benefits programs.
• Process vendor invoices and report benefits cost to Finance through the established reporting process.
• Prepare and distribute required notices, disclosures, and reports in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Tier 1 employees regarding benefit inquiries and issue resolution.
• Stay abreast of federal, state, and local regulations governing employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance with applicable laws (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA).
• Compensation Analysis:
• Provide support in the comprehensive analysis of compensation data, including participation in salary surveys, market trends, and internal pay equity.
• Assist in compensation projects such as evaluation and benchmarking of job positions, and maintain of salary structures, pay bands, and incentive programs.
• Data Analysis and Reporting:
• Maintain accurate employee benefits records in HRIS and benefits administration systems.
• Compile and analyze data related to compensation and benefits, generating reports and insights for stakeholders.
• Generate reports and analyze data related to benefits utilization, costs, and trends.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Payroll, Finance, and Legal, to ensure alignment of compensation and benefits programs with organizational objectives.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels to promote understanding of compensation and benefits programs, policies, and changes.
• Provide guidance and support to HR business partners and managers on compensation and benefits-related matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, or any other relevant field
• At least 3 years of professional experience specializing in benefits and/or compensation administration.
• Experience in vendor billing process, benefits year-end activities such as: annual open enrollment, testing, renewal data analysis, and ACA reporting, and implementation of compensation programs an advantage.
• Proven analytical skills: ability to analyze statistical, financial data, and provide data-driven recommendations.
• Highly proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with internal team members (employees and HR partners) and external stakeholders (vendors and broker).
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Environmental Factors:

• Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard and view a monitor for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally for business (20% if needed)

What we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision plans
• Generous Paid Time Off Programs
• Life & Disability Insurance
• FSA/HRA/Dependent Care FSA
• Paid Parental Leave Policy
• 401k and company match
• EAP & Employee Wellness Programs
• Volunteer Days Paid Time Off
As a team, we are passionate about building out our HR capabilities to continue being valuable partners to our business leaders and strong allies to our employees. If you are a dynamic and result oriented professional, we invite you to apply and make a meaningful impact on our brand's success. Conair is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Are you passionate about this opportunity but worried that you don’t have 100% of the experience we’re looking for? We still want to hear from you! Apply online and let us know why you would make a great addition to Conair!