HOK Group, Inc Hiring for Compensation & Benefits Manager at St. Louis, MO  Full Time

We are currently looking for a firmwide Compensation & Benefits Manager to join our global team in St. Louis. The role provides strategic leadership by recommending, developing, and communicating a total rewards compensation and benefit program.

• Works directly with the Director of Human Resources and global human resources team to define the global total rewards compensation and benefits strategies and goals.
• Assess the effectiveness of total compensation programs and services including employee benefits, wellness programs, compensation analysis, increase and promotion process; identify best practices and benchmarks; and develop recommendations for modifications to align to strategy and business goals.
• Ensures competitiveness by leading ongoing market analysis for total rewards in order to ensure attraction and retention of talent.
• Prepare and oversee the preparation of benefit program materials, including plan documents and summary plan descriptions.
• Lead the annual benefits open enrollment process, including communications, elections, and audits.
• Build and rollout wellbeing programs for all employees.
• Manage compliance applicable to health and welfare plans, retirement, and executive benefits.
• Partner with leadership to establish and maintain the compensation philosophy as part of a rewards strategy that aligns with company business objectives and values.
• Evaluate and maintain existing structure, compensation ranges, and job descriptions and classifications.
• Develop compensation reports and tools to inform compensation program decisions.
• Conducts training programs for employees and managers designed to educate around the comprehensive total rewards program.
• Builds and reviews compensation and benefits policies and procedures.
• Assists in developing appropriate processes and procedures for prompt and accurate processing and monitoring of immigration and visa applications for all visa types and permanent residency.
• Prepares, submits, and maintains regulatory reporting in relation to all benefits and compensation plans. Responsible for oversight or compliance of federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepares annual budget for total rewards and manage expenditures related to benefit programs.
• Manages and collaborates with vendors and external partners.
• Participates in local or state professional associations, maintains active membership, and attends conferences for continued education and growth.
• Takes personal responsibility for fostering a green workplace through sustainable work practices.

• Advanced knowledge of global benefit administration including plan strategy and design, compensation, as well as leave of absence and workers compensation.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of human resources administration.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment law.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Business Management or other related field of study.
• 10 plus years’ compensation and benefits administration experience with prior leadership responsibility.
• Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification preferred.
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) certification preferred.

HOK is committed to providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits plan to meet their current and future needs. Benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage; 401(K) savings plans; disability, life and accident insurance; paid time off (PTO); and parental leave. In addition, HOK employees enjoy a flexible work schedule with the option to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

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