Manager, Agency Payroll & Compensation

Modern Woodmen of America is looking for a dynamic leader to lead our Agency Payroll and Compensation team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising departmental operations. You will oversee and ensure commissions and all other forms of compensation for our financial representatives nationwide are processed accurately and promptly. If you excel at listening, communicating, and building relationships, this position is perfect for you!

Modern Woodmen of America is the nation’s third largest fraternal benefit society, with assets over $18 billion. Fraternal benefit societies are unique membership organizations that pair the “member owned” characteristic of a mutual insurance company with the “social mission” characteristic of a service organization. They unite individuals with common bonds, provide a variety of life insurance and investment products, and form one of the nation’s most effective volunteer networks.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize and administer the daily operations of the Agency Payroll and Compensation department.
• Develop and maintain rapport with financial representatives, understand their concerns and educate them on compensation procedures.
• Train, motivate and develop personnel to meet the current and future needs of the department and Modern Woodmen.
• Instruct, answer questions, delegate and review the department workflow to ensure the prompt and accurate processing of all work.
• Maintain discipline, resolve problems and determine performance, promotion, transfer or dismissal within the department.
• Prepare and adhere to the department’s annual budget
• Provide prompt and accurate compensation for financial representatives, including all appropriate tax form reporting.
• Oversee and communicate with internal/external auditors to ensure compensation programs are consistently administered in compliance with Modern Woodmen policies and regulatory requirements.

What we need:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field.
• 7 years’ related experience, including previous leadership experience.
• Designations and certifications: LOMA fellowship or ability to obtain.
• Highly skilled in the use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with staff at all levels of the organization, including internal and cross-departmental teams, consistently displaying a high level of professionalism.
• Must possess the ability to work with confidential reports and information with complete discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

What we offer:

• Pay: The annual salary range for this position is $100,000-$114,000. The specific rate will depend on the successful candidate’s qualifications and prior experience.
• Work Arrangements: This is a full-time office focused, salaried position. Office focused positions work on-site due to the nature of the work and have limited remote days.
• Stability: Modern Woodmen has been Modern Since 1883_SM and exists for our members. We make long-term decisions that provide stability to our employees, financial representatives, and members.
• Respect for Personal Time: We offer vacation, sick leave and 11 paid holidays. We value your time outside of work and offer careers that blend work and life well.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from our commitment to employee development which includes educational offerings to enhance your knowledge of our industry.
• Great Culture: We build strong working relationships across our organization through collaborative work and volunteer opportunities.
• A Beautiful Office: Enjoy a beautiful view! Our home office, located in downtown Rock Island, IL, has a lovely plaza overlooking the Mississippi River.
• On-site Café: Our employees can purchase a variety of breakfast, lunch, and beverage options at Café 1883.
• A Thriving Local Community: Not from the Quad Cities and hesitant to consider relocation? Give it some thought. The Quad Cities offers an idyllic Midwestern lifestyle along the mighty Mississippi and consistently ranks at the top of the list for quality of life and cost of living. It’s home to more than our share of artists, festivals, and fun in every season.
• Exceptional Benefits: Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and financial well-being. Benefits include:
  • Company-paid retirement plan
  • Matching 401(k) Plan
  • Employee Impact Bonus
  • Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Insurance. We pay 100% of employee health insurance premiums and 50% of employee dependents’ premiums.
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Long-term and short-term disability.
  • Voluntary benefits: Vision, Flexible Savings Accounts, Accident Insurance

Modern Woodmen is an equal opportunity employer. Modern Woodmen is committed to providing a respectful environment where each person’s diverse opinions, attitudes, attributes, and feelings are respected.

Salary : $100,000 - $114,000