Benefits and Compensation Manager

At Golder Associates, we strive to be the most respected global group specializing in ground engineering and environmental services. Employee-owned since our formation in 1960, we have created a unique culture with pride in ownership, resulting in long-term organizational stability. Our professionals take the time to build an understanding of our clients’ needs and of the specific environments in which they operate.

Reporting to the U.S. HR Leader and the Global Total Rewards Leader, the Benefits & Compensation Manager is a hands-on position responsible for managing Golder’s U.S. benefits & compensation programs including communication and implementation of global/regional pay standards and plans, recommending, developing and implementing U.S. health benefits and retirement plans, recognition plan, and employee policies related to the conditions of employment (i.e. leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement, etc.) that are in support of the Company’s goals and competitive strategy.

**Benefits** * Lead and manage the administration of U.S. employee benefit plans. Plans include but are not limited to: medical, dental, vision, wellness, life insurance, disability plans, 401(k) and other benefit programs. * Lead ongoing benefits strategy assessment, development and implementation with the U.S. HR Leader in concert with the Global Total Rewards Leader to ensure benefits are in line with acceptable global company standards. * Provide research, expertise, and ongoing evaluation of U.S. benefits programs and vendor effectiveness to assess cost savings, process improvements, and legal requirements to remain competitive and in compliance with all health and welfare programs. * Ultimately responsible for U.S. benefit inquiries to ensure a quick, equitable, and courteous resolution. Maintains contact with providers and employees to facilitate proper and complete utilization of benefits for all employees. * Prepare and manage U.S. benefits budget and self-funded health claims expenses. * Develop and assess quarterly and annual benefits cost analysis to be presented to senior management for ongoing benefit plan interpretation. **Compensation** * Monitor the effectiveness of compensation policies, programs, guidelines and procedures; recommend plan revisions which are cost effective and consistent with compensation trends and corporate objectives. * Hands-on management of the U.S. annual wage planning/merit increase process to ensure alignment with the Company’s budget and a competitive structure within the market. Analyze trends affecting pay decisions. * Strong collaboration and support with the Global Total Rewards Leader, field HR business partners and managers on job analyses, advising on appropriate compensation positioning against market. * Evaluate new and revised positions and establish position range, title, and FLSA status. Work with managers to develop or revise positions as needed. * Maintain current position descriptions for U.S. employees and review compensation and recommend market adjustments, as appropriate, to senior management. * Support long term global/regional total rewards strategy.

* Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field; * Minimum 8 years of experience in managing U.S. benefits and compensation programs, preferably in a professional services environment; * Experience working with U.S. self-funded health insurance plans; * Excellent communication skills including previous experience working with and presenting to senior management and benefits/compensation committees; * Proven project management skills and experience handling a complex project from conception through to execution; * Working knowledge of compensation practices including writing job descriptions, job evaluation, survey analysis and state and federal regulations. * Experience working closely with HRIS/payroll in order to know the required recordkeeping, legislative and tax implications of rewards programs. Knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems. * Ability to conduct research in varied topic areas using multiple information channels. * Advanced experience with MS Excel. * Professional designation preferred CEBS and/or CCP;