Benefits And Compensation Manager

About the company:
Crete United was founded in 2020 and is one of the largest and fastest growing unified networks of local mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), Building Automation and Energy Efficiency Solutions companies in the US with over 40 companies spanning 17 states. Our power is our network, and our network is expanding.
At Crete United, we turn aspiration into action. We believe that by integrating ourselves within our communities, we can help create healthier places and healthier lives. To us, sustainability is much more than just going carbon neutral. It's a way of life and work. It's a commitment. And it's what we work toward every single day here at Crete United.
If you want a career with an organization that prioritizes the physical and mental health of its people and their communities - a single source sustainability powerhouse, look no further.
Benefits and Compensation Manager
We are looking for a Benefits and Compensation Manager that will establish best practices, attract high-quality employees, and reduce turnover through planning and overseeing our company's compensation and benefits programs. You will be responsible for reviewing and modifying existing programs, ensuring these deliver best-in-class results for our team and comply with current legislation.
To be successful as a Benefits and Compensation Manager, you will be able to develop competitive and cost-efficient programs that increase employee retention and attract top talent. A top-notch candidate should have extensive experience leading compensation and benefits programs, strong vendor management, and excellent decision-making skills.
Benefits and Compensation Manager responsibilities include researching employee motives, implementing appealing rewards and tailoring benefit programs based on staff needs. To be successful in this role, you should be familiar with organizational development and employee engagement and a hands-on manager of vendors and plan execution.
Ultimately, you will build fair and attractive Benefits and Compensation plans that help us improve employee satisfaction and create a highly productive workplace.
Benefits and Compensation Manager responsibilities include:

• Designing fair and competitive compensation and bonus programs
• Evaluating and delivering an effective benefit package in terms of employee satisfaction and retention
• Working across the organization to deliver highly competitive programs that attract top talent in a multi-state, diverse environment

Responsibilities

• Support the organization's growth with recruitment and talent management activities.
• Identify trends and implement new practices to engage and motivate employees
• Conduct research on employee satisfaction (e.g. using surveys and quantitative data)
• Develop, implement, and administer benefit programs, policies and procedures
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of employee benefit programs
• Ensure programs are equitable, meet employee needs, comply with legal requirements, and are cost effective.
• Communicate with third-party services to negotiate benefit plans and resolve benefit-related issues.
• Renew our compensation plans with monetary and non-monetary benefits based on employee needs
• Design compensation packages and bonus programs that align with the company's strategic plan
• Structure compensation in ways that will yield the highest value for the organization
• Consistently evaluate market pay rates and ensure we offer competitive compensation plans
• Develop profit-sharing, incentive, employee wellness, and performance management programs.
• Prepare budgets, reports, and presentations.
• Track compensation and benefits benchmarking data

Requirements and skills

• At least 5 years of experience as a Compensation and Benefits Manager or similar role
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources Management, business administration, relevant field, preferred
• Relevant certifications, such as a CEBS or SHRM certification, preferred.
• Experience delivering high-quality benefit plans; including self-insured benefit plan design and administration
• Hands-on experience with HRIS or payroll software
• Knowledge of building compensation packages and bonus programs for various departments and seniority levels
• Excellent understanding of job evaluation and job analysis systems
• Strong vendor management skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong people and project management skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with labor legislation
• Experience with employee satisfaction surveys

Compensation and Benefits

• Highly competitive base annual salary (DOE) and performance-based annual bonus structure.
• Generous company contribution for the employee, including spouse and dependents for Medical, Dental, Vision. Life and Disability Insurance
• Unlimited PTO and Paid Holidays.
• 401k with 4% company match- vested immediately once eligible.

For immediate consideration please call Paul Pruitt at 715-808-5712
Crete United is an equal opportunity employer, considering all applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state of federal law.