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Compensation and Benefits Manager

Acrnet, Los Angeles, CA, United States


Position Summary
The Manager III, Compensation and Benefits, under the guidance of the senior administrator of human resources, is responsible for developing and coordinating benefits and total rewards packages for staff members to ensure they are maximized and provide a comprehensive support system.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Compensation Duties

Develops competitive compensation plans by analyzing compensation policies, government regulations, and prevailing wage rates

Oversees teachers' payroll monthly

Oversees the preparation and processing of semi-monthly and monthly payroll as needed

Maintains an up-to-date payroll manual

Serves as a resource for payroll and HR staff regarding benefits and HR policies/regulations

Keeps management informed of potential issues and recommends/implements solutions as appropriate

Researches, manages, and implements human resources projects, including but not limited to payroll, benefits, compensation studies, timekeeping, strategic planning, staff training, school policies, health and safety, and compliance

Benefit Duties

Administers all health and welfare plans, manages operations of open enrollment, and monitors enrollment and qualifying events

Collaborates closely with benefit brokers to facilitate benefit renewals and ensure benefits plans comply with relevant laws and regulations

Analyzes benefits data and trends, prepares reports for management on the utilization, costs, and effectiveness of benefits programs, and uses this information to make recommendations for improvements

Prepares and submits required reports to regulatory agencies, ensures accurate and timely filing of documents related to benefits compliance

Provides information and tracks employee time off policies and accruals in the HRIS

Reviews monthly billings from insurance providers for accuracy and advances for payment, resolves discrepancies with the Benefits Administrator, payroll, and the school

Coordinates and assists with the ACA benefits reporting requirements

Directs the preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies

Compliance Duties

Collaborates in maintaining and updating the organization's employee handbook and policies

Stays up-to-date on HR laws and regulations and ensures compliance with all applicable laws

Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, and school policy, standards, specifications, and best practices

Works with the human resources department to keep human resources manuals, policies, and trainings current and updated

School Staffing Plan and Position Management

Assists in the preparation and maintenance of the schools’ staffing plan

Ensures the schools’ HRIS is kept current and reflects staffing plans as approved by the superintendent and board of directors

Facilitates the personnel action form (PAF) process on requests for position changes

Prepares staffing plan for interim budget reports

Submits and monitors personnel requisitions to the board

Prepares the personnel reports for the board of directors

Oversight Responsibilities

Supports the senior administrator, human resources with the supervision and oversight of tasks and projects assigned to the human resources staff members, including but not limited to:

Senior Specialist, Human Resources Operations

Other Human Resources staff, as hired

Other Duties

Responds to non-urgent communication within 24 school hours and urgent communication within two school hours

Resolves escalated employee, parent, and student issues in alignment with core values and ensuring compliance with the school’s Uniform Complaint Policy; the school’s Uniform Technology Policy; and the provisions of California Penal Code Section 11166 (Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act)

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications Guide
Experience & Education

Bachelor’s degree or HR-related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis (e.g., substitute four years of experience for a bachelor’s degree)

Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) or Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) HR professional certification preferred

A minimum of five successful years of experience in payroll, compensation and/or benefits preferred

Other Qualifications

State and federal fingerprint clearance (LiveScan) to work with students (Ed. Code 44237). No prospective employee can report to work without this clearance being received and Human Resources notifying the immediate supervisor of this clearance.

Proof of a clear TB Tine test or signed Certificate of Completion dated within the last 60 days (Ed. Code 49406) upon employment and thereafter updated every four years

Hold and maintain a valid California Driver’s License; proof of automobile insurance; and full time use of a dependable automobile that is insured pursuant to California regulations.

Knowledge

Computer and technology literacy:

Operate office equipment including a calculator, copier, fax machine, computer, and assigned software.

Knowledge and experience using Google documents, Google spreadsheets, and other online collaboration tools to send and receive information

Methods of collecting and organizing data and information

Basic database skills

Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures

Basic arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy

Willingness to research and become knowledgeable

Skills

Well developed, clear communication and interpersonal skills that maintain a respectful, professional and courteous manner

Conflict resolution skills

Strong organizational skills

Consistently make good decisions even when under pressure

Ability to prioritize tasks and direct a team

Sound management skills; evaluate and enhance practices that promote a strong team commitment to supporting the functionality of the department and operations of the school

Effectively coaching, mentoring and motivating respective staff

Abilities

Embraces Sage Oak’s core values

Maintains integrity at all times

Works independently with little direction

Maintains developed, clear communication and interpersonal skills that maintain a respectful, professional, and courteous manner

Maintains flexible and adaptable mindset

Demonstrates sensitivity to individual differences and cultural backgrounds

Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information

Follows established procedures and meets all established deadlines

Allocates time and resources effectively

Understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.

Hears and speaks to exchange information

Dexterity of hands and fingers

Sees to read a variety of materials

Bends at the waist, kneel or crouch

Sits or stands for extended periods of time

Lifts objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Noise level is generally moderate

Meetings conducted in public and office settings

Indoor and outdoor in varying temperature

Employee must have available transportation and be able to drive up to 100 miles in a day

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Employer is an equal opportunity employer. Recruitment, hiring, and promotion of individuals in all job classifications will be conducted without regard to actual or perceived race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists), color, creed, actual or perceived gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices), marital status, registered domestic partner status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, age (40 and over), ethnicity, national origin or ancestry (including language use restrictions), citizenship, physical, intellectual or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS), reproductive health decision-making, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), family or medical leave status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or a related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, political affiliation, military and veteran status, use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. It also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics. Employer’s hiring and employment practices may exclude a candidate from consideration where bona fide occupational qualifications exist.

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