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Cleveland Foundation · 3 months ago

HR Business Partner Compensation & Benefits

Cleveland, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

The Cleveland Foundation, established in 1914, is the world's first and one of the largest community foundations, dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents of Greater Cleveland. The HR Business Partner for Compensation and Benefits is responsible for managing key departmental activities including compensation, compliance, benefits, and employee engagement, while serving as a strategic partner to leadership in executing HR initiatives that align with the foundation’s goals.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Ensure operational excellence in benefits administration, and HRIS management by maintaining accuracy, compliance, and efficiency

Serves as backup for payroll, intermittently running payroll as needed

Design and manage competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent while supporting staff well-being

Support the development and reporting of compensation frameworks (e.g., salary bands, pay grades, job evaluations, benchmarking, etc.)

Partner to align compensation practices with organizational goals, budgets, and market trends

Evaluate and make recommendations regarding merit increases and salary adjustments

Design and manage employee benefit programs (e.g., health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, leave policies)

Evaluate cost-effectiveness and employee satisfaction with benefit offerings

Partner with external vendors to execute the full scope of the role (e.g., insurance providers, retirement plan administrators)

Manage end-to-end open enrollment processes and benefits communications

Address and resolve compensation and benefits-related employee concerns

Analyze compensation and benefits data to support strategic decisions

Monitor trends in salaries and benefits to adjust policies accordingly

Develop, maintain, and communicate compensation and benefits policies and budget

Forecast costs for compensation changes and new benefit offerings

Ensure cost-efficiency while maintaining competitiveness and fairness

Work closely with HR Business Partners, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership

Prepare reports for senior management, auditors, and regulatory bodies

Maintain documentation and reporting in line with reporting deadlines, audit, and legal standards

Ensure compliance with labor laws and compensation/benefits-related regulations (e.g., FLSA, ERISA, ACA, GDPR, local wage laws)

Deliver actionable workforce insights by leveraging data analytics to inform dashboards/reports

Administer HR systems related to compensation and benefits (e.g., HRIS, benefits platforms)

Leverage technology to improve efficiency and employee experience

Lead continuous improvement projects that enhance processes, systems, and user experience

Maintain legal and regulatory compliance by developing policies, managing risk, and overseeing required reporting and audits

Maintain sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism

Qualification

Compensation managementBenefits administrationHRIS managementWorkforce analyticsEmployment law knowledgeData-driven decision makingProject managementCommunication skillsMicrosoft Office proficiencyContinuous improvementChange managementTeamwork & CollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Resources or a related field

Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in benefits management

Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, including strategic-level responsibilities

Working knowledge of employment laws, benefits regulations, compliance requirements, ERISA

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and adapting to shifting priorities

Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences

Experience with workforce analytics, predictive modeling, or data-driven HR decision-making

Experience developing and delivering customized communications for staff at all levels

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and collaboration tools such as MS Teams and Zoom

Proficiency with HRIS platforms including payroll, benefits, retirement, and reporting systems

Preferred

Certified Plan Sponsor Professional certification

SHRM certified professional

Hands-on continuous improvement project management leadership experience

Direct strategic change management experience

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Wellness programs

Leave policies

Company

Cleveland Foundation

Established in 1914, the Cleveland Foundation is the world’s first community foundation and one of the largest today, with assets of $2.5 billion and annual grants of more than $100 million.

Founded in 1914

Cleveland, Ohio, USA

51-200 employees