Compensation and Benefits Manager

🌟 Compensation and Benefits Manager 🌟

Location: Irvine, CA

Position Type: Full-time (In-Office)

Salary: $135,000 - $140,000 annually (DOE) Annual Bonus Eligible

Job Reference: Compensation and Benefits Management

Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping and enhancing the compensation and benefits programs at a dynamic and growing company? We are seeking a Compensation and Benefits Manager to oversee payroll, benefits, and compensation practices that align with corporate goals while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervisory Leadership

• Lead, hire, train, and coach the payroll and benefits team members. Foster their development and ensure high performance.
• Manage the performance of the compensation team, developing and maintaining a strong team culture.

Compensation Management

• Develop, implement, and administer compensation programs, ensuring they are competitive, fair, and aligned with the company’s goals.
• Regularly assess the effectiveness of existing compensation practices and propose creative, cost-effective adjustments that reflect current trends.
• Provide expert guidance to corporate staff on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and job evaluations.
• Design innovative compensation-related programs and incentive plans.
• Collect, prepare, and present compensation data effectively to stakeholders.
• Participate in salary surveys and benchmark jobs to ensure competitive compensation ranges.
• Oversee compliance with all federal, state, and local compensation laws, ensuring alignment with compensation objectives.
• Supervise bi-weekly payroll processing for the US and Canada, including all necessary payroll taxes.
• Participate in the Compensation Committee to discuss and implement strategic changes.

Requirements:

• Deep understanding of federal, state, and local regulations concerning employee compensation, benefits, and payroll.
• Strong analytical abilities with excellent data interpretation and communication skills.
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; technical aptitude required.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with strong team management and coaching skills.
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills at all organizational levels.
• Proactive approach to driving department efficiency while ensuring compliance.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or a related field.
• 5 years of progressive experience in employee compensation and benefits, with at least one year in a management role.
• In-depth knowledge of laws governing base and incentive compensation programs, benefits, payroll, and company policies.
• Experience with self-funded benefit programs and understanding of Canadian benefits/compensation is highly desirable.
• Certifications: SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) preferred. Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) credentials are a plus.
• Prior experience working in a small to medium-sized California-based company with remote employees is advantageous.

Benefits Program Oversight

• Serve as the Plan Administrator for the 401k and Canadian RRSP retirement programs, ensuring robust program management and compliance.
• Continuously analyze benefits programs, identifying opportunities for improvements and enhancements.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes (ERISA, Treasury Department, etc.) and recommend actions accordingly.
• Cultivate strong relationships with plan administrators, financial advisors, brokers, and service providers.
• Keep up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and changes in retirement planning and administration laws.

Why Join Us?

• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
• PPO Medical, Dental, Orthodontic, Vision, Rx, LTD, and Life Insurance
• Employee-only premiums covered at 100%, dependent premiums at 50%
• Voluntary Benefits: STD, Hospital, Critical Illness, Accident, Pet Insurance discounts
• Pre-tax Flex Spending Accounts: Health and/or Dependent Care
• 10.5 Paid Holidays per year Community Involvement Volunteer Day
• 401k with 100% match up to 5% of employee’s contribution
• Employee discounts on products
• LinkedIn Learning license for ongoing personal and professional development.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington.