Manager, Compensation & Benefits

The Manager, Compensation & Benefits is responsible for developing and leading Opportunity’s global compensation and benefits programs for the US, UK and Latin America. The Manager will ensure that Opportunity has a compensation and benefits strategy that addresses the diverse needs of teams working across more than 15 countries.

RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Global Compensation

• Design fair, equitable and competitive total rewards packages that align with the organization’s mission, strategy and business goals.
• Conduct regular total compensation market analysis to update or confirm total compensation structure and market competitiveness for each position and function.
• Work with local HR teams to ensure that compensation structures are updated and implemented.
• Create, implement, and manage annual merit/bonus planning process in collaboration with the SVP HR, HR, and Finance.
• Support the overall HR department and organizational leaders by providing the tools necessary to ensure all pay  adjustments and promotions conform to established guidelines, policies and practices.
• Lead the overall Total Rewards Program which includes recommending new plans or modifications  to ensure the organization's competitive position in the market and consistency.

Global Benefits

• Manage and refine the global benefits strategy for all countries of operation..
• Ensure local HR team is maintaining benefit programs in line with the organizational philosophy.
• Design a competitive and attractive benefit program for US, UK and Latin American staff while managing costs for the organization.
• Audit benefit plans for compliance with government regulations.
• Prepare and submit government-mandated reports and communications to employees. 
• Ensure materials and notices are available to employees through the HRIS, Box and/or intranet.
• Responsible for all benefit compliance and audit filings and functions, including but not limited to interfacing with external auditors, managing non-discrimination testing for 403(b) and flexible spending plans, filing 5500’s, etc.
• Manage annual internal and external Open Enrollment activities including creating communication materials and managing the program.
• Reconcile and process all benefit vendor invoices including internal allocations for Finance.

Global HRIS

• Responsible for administration of global HRIS including monitoring the organization’s HRIS needs and ensuring existing system meets changing requirements.
• Developing, documenting, and maintaining all current and new HRIS business process workflows for efficiency and compliance.
• Act as the internal expert on HRIS reporting, preparing reports and analysis for senior executives and HR staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field, or equivalent work experience required.
• 7-10 years of experience designing, managing, and administering compensation programs in domestic and international environments; incentive compensation plan design experience desired.
• Knowledge of State and Federal wage and hour laws, all relevant federal and state regulations, filing and compliance requirements affecting compensation and benefits programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Section 125, Workers Compensation, Medicare, HIPAA, and social security and DOL requirements.
• Knowledge of compensation and benefit regulations and practices in the UK and Latin American countries desired.
• Demonstrated understanding of how to evaluate, design, implement, and administer health benefits, retirement plans, leaves of absence, accommodations, workers compensation, and wellness programs throughout the US.
• Knowledge of USAID and other US government funding rules and regulations is a plus.
• Experience partnering with and influencing senior leadership teams.
• Highly effective and inclusive communicator.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Effective leadership and management skills, with a proven ability to drive change, and provide guidance and support in a business partner role.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment, responding to the needs of different departments and managers.
• Able to adjust and redirect attention quickly and accurately.
• Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines, well under stress and pressure of meeting deadlines and to set priorities with a strong sense of initiative.
• Well-developed analytical skills.
• Strong MS Office skills and demonstrated skills in HRIS database management.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
• Commitment to the mission and vision of Opportunity International.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Written and verbal fluency in English is required. Fluency in Spanish or French is highly desirable.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• 10% travel required either domestically or internationally to program countries.

ABOUT OPPORTUNITY INTERNATIONAL 

Opportunity International is a global non-profit that has been empowering people to work their way out of poverty for over 50 years. Last year, Opportunity provided 18.7 million families with innovative financial resources, training, and support to grow their small businesses and send their children to school. Opportunity and its partners released $2 billion in capital across 30 countries and helped fund 8,400 schools that reached 2 million children.

Learn more about our company by visiting our website: https://opportunity.org/


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