Director, Compensation & Benefits

Overview:

SageSure, a best-in-class insurance technology company, is seeking a multi-talented Director of Compensation and Benefits who will play an integral role supporting the People Operations Team.  In this role, you will contribute to the design and development of SageSure’s Total Rewards initiatives while building a team of highly skilled professionals in compensation, benefits administration, and payroll. If you're a strong People leader with exceptional project and change management skills, we'd like to hear from you.

What you’d be doing:

• Direct and ensure proper administration of all components of total compensation, including but not limited to employee benefits, salaries and bonus programs, and long and short-term incentive programs, fringe benefits, and reward and recognition at all levels.
• Partner with the AVP, Total Rewards in the strategic design, development, and implementation of Total Rewards programs.
• Align with the AVP, Total Rewards in budgeting and facilitation of mid- and end-year salary increases, promotions, bonus programs, and the Long-term Incentive Plan (LTIP). Continually evaluate and propose actions to ensure pay equity and transparency.
• Identify and resolve issues related to compensation, payroll and benefit programs and implement process improvements and efficiencies.
• Partner with the People Systems Manager to enhance and ensure accuracy and consistency of compensation and benefit information between all company systems.
• Assess current systems and vendors used in compensation and benefits administration, adjusting where necessary and recommending changes, if needed, for continuous improvement.
• Ensure the effective communication of Total Rewards programs, particularly group benefits and wellness programs.
• Align with Talent Acquisition and People Business Partners to ensure the right processes are in place to attract, retain, and reward talent.
• Direct Compensation and Benefits team member(s) to achieve accuracy, efficiency and quality service delivery on a consistent basis.
• Use strong project management skills to oversee all aspects of benefits renewals, vendor changes, wellness programs/events. Coordinate and lead roll out of annual open enrollment to include communications, documentation, events and resources.
• Partner with the Manager of Payroll to ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with legal requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations (ERISA, EEOC, etc.), ensuring timeliness and accuracy for all required reporting, filing and notifications (EEO-1, 1095-C, 5500, NDT, etc.).
• Act as a subject-matter expert on all benefit & compensation matters.
• Manage the job description process from creation to biennial update, ensuring compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Human Resources is preferred.

Experience:

• 15 years of experience in compensation and benefits, 5 of which must be in a leadership/supervisory role, is required.
• Payroll and systems experience (especially UKG) is highly preferred.

Highly preferred candidates also have:

• Extensive background in compensation, benefits, and payroll compliance.
• Strong project management skills.
• HRIS systems experience. Set-up and implementation experience highly desired.
• Strong MS Office skills, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in a fast-paced, rapid growth environment.
• Well-organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task and appropriately prioritize projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and/or Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) designation highly preferred.