Director - Compensation and Benefits

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Lead the strategic design and implementation of comprehensive compensation and benefits programs to enhance employee experience and align with organizational objectives.

Position Summary

This position serves as a seasoned strategic human resources director and will be responsible for the design, implementation, and communication of the company’s compensation and benefits strategy. The Director is responsible for ensuring our compensation and benefits are competitive, sustainable, scalable, and have an impact on the long- and short-term performance of the organization. 

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Provides strategic and operational leadership in the design, development, implementation, administration, and communication of our compensation and benefits programs including health, welfare, wellness, retirement, base pay, incentives, and other rewards
  • Ensuring the alignment and philosophy of compensation and benefits and supporting policies and practices
  • Leads discussions with key stakeholders and partners to define and refine benefits and compensation strategies, programs, and practices to support business objectives and elevate employee experience at MacAllister Machinery.
  • Partners with leadership to leverage compensation and benefits programs to meet organizational objectives
  • Oversee the management of benefits vendor relationships, benefits contracts, and bid negotiations
  • Designs and administers compensation programs including base and variable pay, merit, compensation planning, and market analysis with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Analyzes the market competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of our compensation and benefit plans to ensure they optimize our ability to attract and retain top talent
  • Maintains in-depth knowledge of HR legal requirements, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. Partners with the legal department as needed
  • Facilitates HR projects and initiatives as required 

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for the execution and interpretation of policies and for the successful operation of assigned units.  Has authority for hiring and disciplining employees. May be responsible for directing the work of first-line supervisors

Position Requirements

Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business related field (Human Resources, Business Management, Finance, etc.)
  • Minimum 15 years of Human Resources experience with emphasis on Compensation and Benefits.
  • Minimum of 10 years of leading a total team size of 10 people or more in a strategic role that regularly interacts with a senior level audience (VP, EVP, C-Suite, etc.)
  • A valid driver’s license.

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in business related fields (Business Management, Finance, Marketing, etc.)
  • SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) credential
  • 15-20 years of Human Resources or leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

  • Ability to respond to and handle confidential business and personal information/documents with poise, tact, and diplomacy
  • Ability to read financial statements and metrics
  • Strong coaching skill set and a high level of emotional intelligence
  • Ability to build and maintain effective customer and professional relationships through strong interpersonal skills with emphasis on relationship-building and consistent demonstration of solid professional judgment
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure, deadline driven environment
  • Skills in complex problem solving, critical thinking, and creative thinking
  • Excellent communicator - an active listener, with strong written and oral communication skills, including strong presentation skills
  • Strong leadership skills, including creative thinking, decision-making and goal setting skills
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to manage change and conflict
  • Ability to develop and implement processes and monitor performance with key process indicators
  • Knowledge of federal and state regulations, filing, and compliance requirements affecting benefit programs including (ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, and DOL)
  • Detail-oriented and a team player with the ability to manage change, conflicts and projects

Other Requirements of Position

  • Works under broad supervision.  Designs and carries out programs and projects or far-reaching objectives independently informing management as appropriate.
  • Major responsibilities require a wide degree of creativity and latitude.  Only general objectives have been defined, and few precedents exist.
  • If an error is made while in this position, it will require some effort to identify the error and can significantly impact the company financially.
  • Frequent communication with coworkers, customers, company executives, and management.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this posting are not exhaustive and may evolve based on business needs.

All MacAllister Machinery companies are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including Disabled and Veteran applicants.

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