Hudson County Community College Looking for Director of Benefits and Compensation , Office of Human Resources Full Time

Hudson County Community College

Position
Vacancy Notice

Director of Benefits and Compensation

Office of Human Resources

Posting date: October 16,
2023

THE OPPORTUNITY:

This is an exciting time to be a part of the HCCC
community. In 2021, the College launched its Strategic Plan, the culmination of which, aligns with the College’s 50^th
anniversary in 2024. The College was recognized by the Association of Community College Trustees as the recipient of the 2021 ACCT Northeast
Region Equity Award. HCCC has recently been named one of 101 recipients, 1 of only 7 community colleges to be distinguished for the Higher
Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding
commitment to diversity and inclusion. HCCC’s Culinary Arts Institute was ranked as the #6 Culinary Arts program in the United States
by Best Choice Schools. HCCC is a 2023 Bellwether College Consortium award winner for Instructional Programs and Services for the Hudson
Scholars Program. Also, HCCC has been named a 2023 Most Promising Places to Work in Community
Colleges(MPPWCC) award winner. 

Position Summary

The Director of Benefits and
Compensation is responsible for administration, implementation and communication of HCCC’s employee benefits programs and the
day-to-day oversight of the Employee Classification and Compensation System. The position serves as the certifying officer to State benefits
agencies and private insurance carriers. This includes handling the new hire orientation to benefits, day-to-day operations of group
benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, worker’s compensation, flexible spending plan,
pension and retirement plan). The Director provides excellent customer service and oversight of quality benefits plans and compensation
packages, investigates new benefits programs and market salaries and trends, improves existing programs, handles benefits administration,
and provides analytical and technical support in the delivery of the benefits and compensation programs.

Salary Grade
117

Summary of Duties

Essential Responsibilities

Research and
Development

· Research employee benefits plans, total compensation programs, and vendors to identify those that present
the best value. Recommend and implement benefits and compensation programs. Serve as primary contact for plan vendors and third-party
administrators.

· Assist in the management of the benefits plan renewal process.

· Guide employees and managers
on appropriate salary grade and salary placement, position classification, reclassification and other related requests.

·
Leverage vendor relationships for participation in wellness events, open enrollment, etc.

· Collect experience data from
available resources. Examine possible plan design or benefit cost changes.

Administration

· Conduct new hire
benefit and compensation program orientations. Conduct benefits workshops, informational sessions and programs of wellness for
employees.

· Assist with the College’s classification and compensation structures in accordance with market research,
approved guidelines, contracts, handbooks and laws.

· Prepare reports, analyses and salary surveys as assigned.

· Assist in ensuring compliance with wage/hour, EEO, Fair Labor Standards Act, NJ First Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act; Pay
Equity Act; and other state and federal regulations; address related complaints and provide resolution assistance.

· Assist
with the administration of the position classification program and with the development and preparation of accurate position descriptions;
conduct position audits; ensure position description standardization as appropriate.

· Coordinate transfer of data to external
contacts for services, premiums and plan administration. Work effectively to make sure the plans run smoothly. Investigate discrepancies and
provide information in non-routine situations. Evaluate and revise internal processes to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

· Document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.

· Ensure compliance with
applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required filings.

· Organize implementation of total
compensation statement.

· Coordinate daily benefits processing and benefits deductions.

· Handle enrollments,
COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability.

· Oversee maintenance of employee benefits files and updating of
employee payroll records.

· Gather employee data and reconcile the processing of monthly billings.

· Provide
customer service support to prospective and current employees. Assist employees with documentation needed for retirement, loans, accessing
or changing benefits.

· Develop communication tools to enhance understanding of the company’s benefits package, EAP, and
employee discounts offered.

· Design and distribute materials for benefits and compensation orientations, workshops,
open-enrollment and summary plan descriptions. Create and conduct presentations using audiovisual tools, including PowerPoint and
videos.

· Provide cross training and support.

Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field and three (3) years of
employee benefits administration experience. Experience administering New Jersey State School Employees medical and pension benefits a
plus.

Competencies and Skills Required

1. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

2. Problem
resolver.

3. Creative and Innovative.

4. Strategic thinker.

5. Proactive decision maker.

6. Financial management
and savviness.

7. Results driven.

1. Understanding of the NJ State benefit and retirement systems.

2. Computer
proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use MS Word, Excel, Power Point.

3. Proven ability to work effectively in a
team environment with associates. Capability of effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects
simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.

4. Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
Ability to understand, evaluate and make judgment on the proposals (RFPs) of new benefits.

5. Knowledge of benefits contract
language. Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations; knowledge of filing and compliance requirements, both adopted and
pending, affecting employee benefits programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, NJFMLA, ADA, workers’ compensation, ACA, Medicare, COBRA,
Social Security and DOL requirements.

6. Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Education and
Experience

1. SHRM-CP and/or CEBS professional designations.

Applications

For full
consideration please send resume, cover letter, salary expectations and a list of three professional references when applying at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/hccc/jobs/4224660/director-of-benefits-and-compensation?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
.

HCCC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

We value and appreciate all employees and acknowledge the importance of a
comprehensive benefit program. Below is a brief glance of HCCC benefits, perks, and discounts offered to employees. For more detailed
information about employee benefits please visit: https://www.hccc.edu/administration/hr/benefits-pensions.html.

As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an
exemption applies.

HCCC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to ensuring a diverse and
inclusive learning and working environment. Decisions on employment are made on the basis of the qualifications of an individual for the
particular position being filled. Women, veterans and minorities are encouraged to apply.

OVERVIEW:

Hudson
County Community College serves one of the most ethnically diverse and densely populated communities in the United States. The College is a
vibrant, urban institution of higher education whose mission is to provide its diverse communities with inclusive, high-quality educational
programs and services that promote student success and upward social and economic mobility.

More than 90% of HCCC’s students
receive scholarships, grants, and loans to finance their education, and the College’s extensive financial aid program helps connect
students with the resources they need. To date, the College’s Foundation has raised over $3.5 million for student scholarships, and
HCCC ranks first in the state of New Jersey for its award of Community College Opportunity Grant funds. About half of its more than 12,000
credit students identify as Hispanic, and more than 33% of all students were born outside of the U.S. In 2021, HCCC had two students
selected from a national applicant pool to receive the prestigious Jack Kent Cooke Foundation’s Undergraduate Transfer
Scholarship.

Hudson County Community College has three campuses. The largest campus is located at the heart of Jersey City’s
Journal Square, which is approximately 20 minutes from New York City. The College has a North Hudson Campus, located in Union City, New
Jersey and an additional location at the Hudson County Schools of Technology in Secaucus, New Jersey. The College offers 70 degree and
certificate programs and more than 300-day, evening, and weekend courses throughout its three-campus network.

Hudson County
Community College is committed to delivering high-quality educational experiences. HCCC is a member of the Achieving the Dream
network of community colleges. Achieving the Dream is a national reform network of high-performing community colleges that
are focused on leveraging data-informed best practices to promote equitable outcomes.

The College boasts several signature programs,
including a nationally recognized Culinary Arts Institute and School of Nursing and Health Professions. The College’s Culinary Arts
Institute is one of only three programs in the New York Metropolitan region to hold accreditation from the Accrediting Commission of the
American Culinary Federation Education Foundation. The Culinary Arts Institute features state-of-the-art facilities and a hands-on program
that prepares students for a range of careers in the hospitality industry. The Nursing Program includes a theoretical base of general
education and science courses together with a range of nursing theory and practical courses designed to prepare graduates to be eligible
for the New Jersey State Licensure Examination for Registered Professional Nurses (NCLEX–RN).