A leader in the family services industry since 1857, Metropolitan Family Services empowers families to learn, to earn, to heal, and to thrive in order to reach their greatest potential and positively impact their communities. Are you looking to have an impact on more than just a company's bottom line? Then we'd love to hear from you!
We are currently looking to fill a new role, Director of Compensation & Benefits, which will oversee all aspects of compensation and benefits at MFS. This position will ensure that our organization remains compliant and competitive in the marketplace, that employees are equitably and fairly compensated within departments, and that all aspects of company benefits programs align with organizational goals and support employees' overall well-being.
As the Director of Compensation & Benefits you can look forward to a competitive base salary as well as:
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Generous PTO equal to 6 weeks annually as well as 12 paid holidays
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Market competitive parental leave
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401k plan with employer match
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Additional benefits include multiple medical coverage options, dental, vision, wellness initiatives and an Employee Assistance Network
SALARY:
Compensation is commensurate with years of related experience, position requirements, and candidate qualifications. The average annual salary for the position is $130,000.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Develop a comprehensive compensation and benefits strategy aligned with the organization's mission, values, and long-term goals.
- Design and implement a compensation framework that supports the recruitment of quality candidates, retainment of current staff and ensures the framework remains relevant overtime.
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Supervise the benefits team.
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Develop and continuously review and improve upon the benefit offerings to ensure they are aligned with the strategy and support the recruitment of quality candidates, retainment of current staff.
- 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.
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Oversee the annual salary review process, including working with Executive Leadership to set annual salary increase budgets.
- Research and make recommendations and cost analysis of new compensation and benefit offerings which could include pay for performance models, flexible benefit offerings, companywide or program-based bonus offerings etc.
- 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.
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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.
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Ensure that the organization remains in compliance with all relevant federal, state, and local regulations governing compensation and benefits.
- Ensure that all program, state and federally mandated compensation adjustments are identified and implemented in a timely manner and in accordance with requirements.
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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.
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Oversee the annual open enrollment process, including communication campaigns, enrollment meetings, and coordination with benefits providers.
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Work closely with the HR team to ensure that changes to compensation and benefits programs are communicated effectively to employees.
- Collaborate with the Director of HR System and Services to ensure best practices and greatest value.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Finance or related field from an accredited university or college required; Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in compensation and benefits management, preferably in a nonprofit or social services organization.
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Minimum of 2 years of successfully leading a team of direct reports with additional project management experience being a plus.
- Strong preference for CEBS and/or CPP
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Strong understanding of compensation and benefits best practices, trends, and regulations.
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Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make data-driven recommendations.
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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 add.
- Intermediate excel skills as a minimum requirement.
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Strong financial skills and high level of business acumen required.
- Proven leader that can effectively lead a team through change.
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Ability to create high level presentations and present data to varying levels in the organization including Executive Leadership
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Able to convince and persuade with the use of data and facts.
- Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Satisfactorily pass all relevant screening and criminal background check.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule including some evenings and/or weekends if needed.
- MFS staff are required to provide proof of vaccination or have an approved medical exemption prior to starting employment. If an approved medical exemption is obtained, weekly testing may be required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and stand for sustained periods of time, frequently talk, hear, use hands and fingers to feel, handle and operate objects or controls, and occasionally stand, bend, stretch, stoop, kneel and crouch.
The employee is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, and viewing a computer terminal.
The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
MORE ABOUT US:
We are Illinois' first comprehensive human services agency and reach more than 100,000 individuals and families throughout the Chicagoland area, Evanston/Skokie, the southwest suburbs and DuPage County with services promoting education, economic stability, emotional wellness and empowerment.
Reflected both internally as well as through the services we provide, COMMUNITY is at the heart of all we do!
Interested individuals, please submit your resume by clicking the apply button.
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