Benefits and Compensation Administrator

Benefits and Compensation Administrator

Johnson City, TX, US, 78636 PHYSICAL OFFICE

LOCATION:

201 South Avenue F, Johnson City, TX 78636 Hybrid Work Options Available $78,318.40 Minimum Starting Base Pay* + KPI Bonuses + Competitive Benefits
* Qualifications may warrant greater starting base pay within the full pay range. Individual base pay is determined by experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for administering benefits & compensation programs and policies in support of the Cooperative's strategic initiatives.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Communicate compensation and benefit programs, policies, and initiatives by developing presentations, maintaining intranet content, conducting meetings, preparing announcements and responding to inquiries
• Conduct day-to-day support and administration of health & welfare benefit programs, 401(k) plan and Defined Benefit Plan
• Coordinate logistics of benefit, wellness, and financial program activities, i.e., scheduling, employee events, compliance training, open enrollment, employee communications, and policy training
• Manage the Cooperative's rewards and recognition program
• Administer the Leave Management Program and return to work process
• Assist employees with retirement process and serve as contact for retirees
• Make recommendations for improvement to employee benefit and compensation administration and programs taking into consideration regulatory requirements, competitive advantage, employee acceptance, employee interests and cost
• Recommend benefit programs by benchmarking best practices, researching industry standards, employment trends, tracking legislation, and reporting anticipated business impact
• Ensure retirement plans meet ERISA regulations and comply with organizational standards and budgetary restrictions
• Identify, evaluate, implement, and promote various wellness programs and challenges to encourage healthy lifestyles
• Source and leverage network vendors and community partners to provide benefits and wellness programs to the employee population
• Complete monthly benefits plan funding, billing, benefits accounting, and reconciliation
• Maintain benefits and compensation policies, procedures, and related documents to ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to current best practices
• Analyze employee benefit data and trends
• Maintain positive relationships with department vendors and other business partners
• Maintain the security of confidential information
• Stay abreast of advances in technology
• Demonstrate regular and prompt attendance

Supervisory and/or Leadership Responsibilities

None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment regulations

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service

Skilled in project management

Skilled in prioritizing and managing changing priorities

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to listen and understand information verbally and in writing

Ability to anticipate, identify, analyze and resolve conflict and problems

Minimum Qualifications - (Education, Experience)

Bachelor's Degree, in Human Resources preferred

Directly related experience may substitute for education

Four years of related experience

CBP, CCP, GBA, RPA, CEBS, or PHR preferred

Valid Driver's License

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee may be required to stand; reach with hands and arms, stoop and kneel. The employee may be required to sit or stand for long periods of time.

The employee may be required to lift, carry, push, pull or move up to 25 pounds. The employee may be required to travel.

Exempt employees receive a fixed bi-weekly salary to compensate them for all hours worked during each pay period. This position may be required to work more than 40 hours per week.

Position Open Until Filled

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.