Senior Specialist, Benefits & Compensation

Position Summary

The Sr. Specialist, Benefits & Compensation provides day-to-day support to the APHL workforce at-large, including remote staff. This position coordinates the administration of People & Culture programs and functions including but not limited to: compensation, benefits administration, position descriptions, maintenance of employee data within our HRIS, and plans in accordance with policies and programs.

This is a remote-friendly position that requires the employee to reside within the Maryland, Northern Virginia, or Washington, DC area as there is required occasional in-person attendance at the office, typically up to 8 or more times per year. Some of these on-site requirements may be requested on short notice.

Duties & Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Benefits

• Works in conjunction with Associate Specialist, People & Culture as contact for APHL Benefit Plan renewals and employee enrollments
• Leads the setup of new plan designs and enrollment profiles for open enrollment in ADP
• Coordinates with APHL’s benefits broker to solve complex employee insurance benefits issues
• Coordinates and leads employee education sessions for Open Enrollment and benefits education sessions
• Answers employee questions and provides information to employees related to the organization’s benefits, policies and programs
• Leads the administration of the annual open enrollment process
• Coordinates with Accounting to reconcile employee insurance deductions
• Ensures the implementation, explanation, administration and management of corporate benefit programs
• Manages 401(K) Plan annual audit and IRS 5500 filing

Compensation

• Coordinates with Accounting in managing compensation, taxation, deductions, garnishments, etc.
• Ensures the legal maintenance of accurate employee records and P&C programs and activities on a timely basis and in accordance with corporate requirements
• Provides input to and manages the approved wage and salary policies in accordance with the corporate policies and procedures; researches market trends, external equity, incentive compensation, and compliance with governmental wage and hour regulations
• Collects and processes data for annual salary increase process
• Works in conjunction with Director, People Operations on bi-annual promotion process

Plans and Regulatory Compliance

• Responsible for filings and compliance in regulated and non-regulated reporting
• Point of contact for annual acknowledgements for COI, Handbook, etc.
• EEO Reporting
• Stays current of relevant developments in legislation/regulatory issues and other trends in areas of responsibility that may impact business operations
• Gathers, inputs, and retrieves electronic data to prepare reports and presentations to management, staff, and Board
• Prepares, proofs, and edits various documents, forms, and reports
• Prepares routine electronic correspondence
• Works with vendors to secure scalable functional support services
• Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring in alignment with P&C Management responsibilities
• Performs other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises the Associate Specialist, People & Culture.

Employment Standards- Education and Experience

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Human Resources, or other related field
• Graduate Degree preferred and could be substituted for work experience
• A minimum of 5+ years of direct benefits and compensation experience
• Supervisory experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of broad HR management subject matter
• Performs work under minimal supervision; works well in teams and individually

Skills

• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products and ADP Workforce Now required.

Abilities

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and to foster teamwork
• Handles complex issues and problems,
• Has the ability to make logical decisions, carries out decisions
• Reports up potentially difficult or high-risk circumstances

CERTIFICATIONS

• SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP preferred
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CBES) preferred

APHL Weeks:

APHL Week is a Conference/Convention that is held at the APHL Home Office Bethesda, MD. This event is mandatory for all employees to attend. Travel and lodging will be reimbursed by APHL.

Please Note: Reimbursement for travel and lodging may not be possible for employees that are local to the APHL Home Office.