Manager Total Rewards - Blaine, United States - Arrowhead Engineered Products

Description

Responsibilities

• Administer existing benefit plans, identify areas for improvement, and recommend enhancements to ensure competitive offerings and alignment with industry trends.
• Lead the administration of company 401K plan including all testing and reporting requirements.
• Payroll Administration Manage and oversee end-to-end biweekly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Collaborate and facilitate external vendors, brokers, consultants, and HR Leadership team to negotiate contracts, monitor service levels, and resolve benefit-related issues.
• Oversee open enrollment processes, including communication, employee education, and enrollment management system management.
• Support due diligence activities for M&A projects and define and execute the strategy along with HR Leadership team for integrations strategy.
• Stay updated on relevant regulations, laws, and compliance requirements related to employee benefits, ensuring adherence to all legal obligations.
• Collaborate with finance and HR teams to maintain accurate employee records, including compensation data, deductions, and tax information.
• Review and reconcile payroll reports, resolve discrepancies, and address any payroll-related inquiries from employees.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll regulations, tax laws, and reporting requirements.
• Implement and maintain payroll systems and software, seeking opportunities for process improvements and automation.
• Compliance Reporting Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to benefits and payroll, such as ERISA, HIPPA, FLSA, and ACA
• Prepare and submit required government filings, including W-2's, 1095-Cs, 5500s, and other relevant reports.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support audits, internal controls, and compliance reviews.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• Proven experience 5+ years in total rewards management, specifically in benefits administration and payroll processing Strong knowledge of benefits plans, retirement programs.
• In-depth understanding of payroll processing, tax laws, and payroll software systems.
• Familiarity with compensation strategies, market analysis, and job evaluation methodologies
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams, senior management, and external partners.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be required to sit for prolonged periods.