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Metropolitan Family Services · 1 week ago

Director of Compensation and Benefits (Hybrid)

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$120K/yr - $120K/yr

7+ years exp

Metropolitan Family Services (MFS) empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, to thrive. The Director of Compensation and Benefits will lead all aspects of compensation and benefits for MFS, ensuring compliance and competitiveness in the marketplace while developing strategic compensation initiatives that align with organizational goals.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the primary subject matter expert in compensation and benefits, providing clear, timely, and strategic communication to executives, managers and employees to ensure understanding, alignment and informed decision making across the agency

Provide leadership and coaching to develop team in accordance with our values and culture

Research and make recommendations to the Executive Leadership and cost analysis of new comp and benefits offerings which could include pay for performance models, flexible benefit offerings, companywide or program-based bonus offerings, etc

As the subject matter expert for compensation, maintains processes and procedures to ensure consistency in the application of our compensation philosophy

Develop new compensation policies, guidelines and procedures, monitor effectiveness of existing practices and recommend plan revisions ensuring that they are cost effective and consistent with compensation trends, best practices aligned with the organization's mission, values, and long-term goals

Design and implement a compensation framework that supports the recruitment of quality candidates and the retainment of current MFS staff and ensures the framework remains relevant overtime

Oversee the development and maintenance of a job evaluation system to ensure that roles are appropriately classified and compensated based on factors such as responsibilities, skills, and market rates

Oversee the annual salary review process, including working with Executive Leadership to set annual salary increase budgets

Design, maintain and administer the company job architecture. Works closely with technology teams to ensure data integrity and optimal delivery of compensation administration

Manage and maintain an agency-wide job description database to store all updated job descriptions on-line

Provide guidance and support to managers and HR staff on compensation-related matters, including job leveling (or pay equity), new hire offers, promotions, and market salary adjustments

Ensure that all program, state and federally mandated compensation adjustments are identified and implemented in a timely manner and in accordance with requirements

Develop and continuously review and improve upon the benefit offerings at MFS to ensure they are aligned with the strategy and support the recruitment of quality candidates, retainment of current MFS staff

Oversee all aspects of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement & pension plans (e.g., 401(k)), life insurance, disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits

Serve as the primary point of contact for benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants including negotiating contracts, monitoring service levels, and ensuring compliance with contractual agreements

Oversee the annual open enrollment process, including communication campaigns, enrollment meetings, and coordination with benefits providers

Conduct regular benchmarking and market research to evaluate the competitiveness of the compensation and benefits packages offered and use this data to make informed recommendations about adjustments and enhancements

Research and make recommendations for Executive Leadership and cost analysis of new comp and benefits offerings which could include pay for performance models, flexible benefit offerings, companywide or program-based bonus offerings, etc

Ensure that the organization remains in compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations governing compensation and benefits

Work closely with the leadership team and HR to ensure that changes to compensation and benefits programs are communicated effectively to employees

In collaboration with the Director of HR System and Services, ensure greatest value of HR system modules related to compensation and benefits are implemented and maintained

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Compensation managementBenefits managementLeadership experienceHRIS systemsData analysisCompensation certificationsTeam developmentCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business management, finance or related or equivalent experience

7+ years of experience in compensation and benefits management

3+ years of experience in direct leadership

Intermediate level of excel skill

Strong understanding of compensation and benefits best practices, trends, and regulations

Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven recommendations

Experience with HRIS systems and design to ensure compensation & benefits modules are developed and interact with other modules, reflecting the business needs and utilizing system to the greatest value

Strong financial skills and high level of business acumen

Proven leader that can effectively lead a team through change

Ability to create high level presentations and present data to varying levels in the organization including Executive Leadership

Able to convince and persuade with the use of data and facts

Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups

Satisfactorily pass all relevant screenings and criminal background checks

Preferred

Master's degree in human resources management, business management, finance or related field

Compensation and Benefits experience within a nonprofit or social services environment

Compensation and Benefits Certifications such as CEBS and/or CPPCEBS Certified Employee Benefit Specialist) and/or PHR /SHRM-CP Certification

Benefits

Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, and Vision Coverage.

Metropolitan Family Services contributions of $2,000 to individual, and $4,000 to family, HSA accounts, pro-rated to your benefits start date.

FREE General Medicine and Behavioral Health Teladoc services provided to all team members.

Ascensus 401K plan services with a 4% employer match, vested at 100% on day one of eligibility.

Company

Metropolitan Family Services

Metropolitan Family Services is a family social services company providing programs to help families in various communities. It is a sub-organization of Metropolitan Peace Initiatives.

Founded in 1857

Chicago, Illinois, USA

1001-5000 employees