Compensation/Benefits Manager

At Masters Gallery Foods,enhancing the livesof those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day. After all,we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of, and is the foundation for everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place. We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration.
Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers. You will be supported and encouraged tomake a difference, andyour dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated. If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods. Join us!
Compensation/Benefits Manager
As the Compensation/Benefits Manager you'll be responsible for overseeing all aspects of company benefit, wellness, and leave programs. This role will also involve managing the organization's HRIS application (UKG Pro) and its system modules.

1. Manage and administer daily operations pertaining to all company benefit programs including wellness and leave programs.
2. Assist executive leadership in monitoring benefit trends, researching, and designing cost competitive employee benefit programs.
3. Work jointly with insurance brokerage and Executive Leadership to analyze annual benefit performance.
4. Perform plan audits to make certain plans run smoothly and that all plan data is accurate.
5. Serve as the primary point of contact for both employees and benefit vendors delivering regular correspondence and education to ensure benefit plan understanding.
6. Manage plant compensation planning process including market analysis and cross-functional review.
7. Prepare and coordinate biweekly office hourly payroll.
8. Manage and oversee Plant Payroll Coordinator and Benefits/Human Resources Coordinator.
9. Manage all corporate Family Medical Leave programs for all employees.
10. Manage the Reasonable Accommodation Program in full compliance with the ADA.
11. Manage the office Holiday Programs in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources- Operations and the Operations Team.
12. Manage and coordinate annual ACA employer reporting requirements.
13. Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and guidance to HRIS users.
14. Educate and train HRIS users on system features and capabilities.
15. Collaborate with executive leadership and HR Team to identify system improvements and enhancements; recommend and implement solutions.
16. Manage permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings for HRIS users.
17. Compile or assist with the acquisition of complex data reports, summaries, and logs for senior executives and HR staff.
18. Serve as a lead representative and liaison between HR, IT, external vendors, and other stakeholders for HRIS design and implementation projects.
19. Ensure system compliance with data security and privacy requirements.
20. Coordinate annual HIPAA training for all authorized company personnel.
21. Maintain knowledge of trends and developments in HRIS providers, vendors, and technology.
22. Perform other duties and special projects as requested by the Sr. Vice President of Human Resources & Corporate Communications, Chief Financial Officer, or other managers.
23. Back-up functions related to Payroll Coordinator responsibilities including hourly plant payroll processing and support functions provided by the Benefits/Human Resources Coordinator.

What You Can Offer

• Bachelor Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field or equivalent experience is required.
• 4- 6 years of related experience is required with at least one year in a progressively responsible Compensation/Benefits role preferred.
• SHRM-CP Certification or CEBS preferred.
• Previous experience in HRIS Administration is required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent management interpersonal and technical support skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to frequently deal with employees, management, and benefit partners.
• Demonstrated knowledge of human resource policies and procedures to ensure the HRIS meets organizational needs and goals.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state regulations including FMLA, FLSA, ADA, and HIPAA.
• Requires an extremely high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook and Office products.
• Thorough understanding of all areas of Human Resources with a highly technical understanding of at least one commercial HRIS product.

What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You
We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, inclusion, flexibility, and fun at work.
To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides:

• A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
• Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
• Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
• Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, AAA, and more)
• Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
• Green sustainability initiatives
• Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
• Training and development programs
• Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
• Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
• Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, chili cook-offs, company picnics, holiday party and more)

Masters Gallery is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)