Compensation Manager, HR​/Recruitment

Position Title:
Total Compensation Manager

Department: General Management/Human Resources

Grade Range/Job Status: Full Time/Exempt-Salaried

Reporting Relationship: Chief Human Resources Officer

Supervisory Responsibilities: Lead Payroll Specialist, Benefits and Payroll Specialist

Typical Schedule: Primarily M-F Days. Must be willing and able to work flexible hours/days, (can work a hybrid schedule –remote and in-person).

Position Summary

The Total Compensation Manager plans, manages, and coordinates a wide range of human resources initiatives requiring a high level of confidentiality. This role’s primary responsibilities include management of payroll and their processes and serves as the super-user and content expert for the HRIS system (Ceridian). Includes the management and administration of employee benefits and their processes. The Total Compensation Manager supervises the Lead Payroll Specialist and the Benefits and Payroll Specialist.

Serves as a key leader advising and coaching employees on payroll policies and processes. This position reports directly to the Chief Human Resources Officer and advises leaders as requested. All employees are expected to center, model, and champion Hammer & NER’s core values:
Person-Centered, Relational, Opportunistic and Stewardship.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain the Ceridian system to lead the bi-weekly payroll cycle, manual or off-cycle payrolls, transmission of payroll information.
• A udit and save pre and post payroll reports; research issues or errors and determine resolution. Review all aspects of payroll to ensure compliance with organization’s policies.
• Review and approve all types of employment changes submitted by Human Resources; includes new hire entries, employee changes including pay increases, transfers, and termination processing.

• Research and collaborate with team to resolve workflow issues.
• Function as a subject matter expert for the timekeeping system processes and procedures. Provide coaching and support as needed to key stakeholders.
• Oversee and process garnishments, child support orders, tax levies and any other deductions, quarterly tax verification, and verifications of income.
• Process and code approved PTO payouts and expense reimbursements.
• Perform year end responsibilities including ACA and W-2 verification and mailings.
• Participate in various required payroll audits.
• Download and process feedback files and documents from 401 (k) provider portal for bi-weekly processing.
• Register and process HRA payments.

• Serve as the super-user and content expert for the HRIS system (Ceridian).
• Process and enter new hire, changes and termination data into both Crow Canyon and Ceridian in a timely manner.

• Maintain proper data security, user accounts, and perform basic system maintenance.
• Provide support to employees using the employee-facing functions of the HRIS and the mobile app.
• Working with the Benefits and Compensation Manager ensure benefits processes, workflows and authentications are implemented and processed through Ceridian.
• Working with the Benefits and Compensation Manager prepare the HRIS system for the organization’s annual benefits open enrollment.
• Create and maintain queries and reports (internal and external) for the human resources team and other stakeholders in the organization. Reports include EEO1, OSHA 300A, salary surveys, retirement plan audits, PTO reports, termination reports, etc.
• Analyze and compile human resources data into reports and presentations as requested.
• Manage the termination process to ensure proper procedures are completed.
• Ensure timely completion of employment verifications and information requests.
• Ensure electronic employee personnel file data integrity; scan documentation as needed.
• Manage and maintain appropriate record retention for human resources related paperwork.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal employment laws and regulations.

• Lead and manage all benefits processes (including medical, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance, short and long-term disability plans, retirement plans, flexible spending, and COBRA).
• Ensure that the Payroll…