Senior Director Benefits And Compensation

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Senior Director, Benefits and Compensation

Duties: Under the supervision of the Chief Human Capital Officer, provides strategic leadership, direction and oversight for the district’s employee benefits and compensation functions to include: directing, developing and implementing financial, administrative strategies for effectively managing benefits, compensation, and insurance programs for MPS. Serves as an advisor to district senior management and the Board of Directors on all aspects of benefit, compensation and insurance programs. Provides strategic and operational leadership for the design, administration and implementation of the district’s benefits and compensation programs with emphasis on cost effectiveness and sustainability, quality of services delivered and compliance with applicable state and federal requirements. Directs, plans and participates in procurement services related to the district’s insurance, benefits and compensation programs and related services. Assesses the effectiveness of plans/programs, manages vendor relationships and ensures plans/programs meet the strategic objectives of the district. Directs and oversees the development and administration of salary structure and compensation programs. Directs and supports the staff in the development and administration of policies and procedures as they relate to the district’s benefits, pension and compensation programs. Ensures compliance with all state, local and federal regulations. Develops strategies for renewal, management, modification and administration of district benefits and compensation programs in response to district operations including legislative changes and unique circumstances. Oversees the districts Wellness Program and ensures cost effective implementation of the Wellness benefits offered by the district. Regularly evaluates the plan and makes changes as necessary. Projects issues and developments that may impact the district’s budget and may involve protection of assets, plan compliance and benefit programs to determine cost-effective solutions and/or courses of action. Collaborates effectively with the Office of Finance and others in determining future impact of all benefit and compensation programs. Provides advice to senior management and the Board on the financial and coverage aspects of insurance plans and the investment and financial performance of district benefit and compensation programs. Serves on designated committees and advisory boards. Maintains open communications with staff, insurance carriers, retirees, lawyers, actuaries, auditors, consultants, bargaining groups and other constituent groups. Oversees functional support of and provides input to the development of policies for the district’s HRIS, with emphasis on the Benefits and Compensation administration modules. Provides recommendations and solutions to automate benefit functions such as open enrollment. Directs the operational oversight of internal and external claims management and billing functions for all insured and self-insured programs. Ensures that cost containment measures are effective and patterns of cost experience are monitored and investigated in order to identify contract compliance and containment options. Explores and evaluates opportunities to outsource some benefit operations. Develops and monitors forecasting and budgeting methods for the district’s benefits, pension and compensation programs with emphasis on timely identification of problems and issues. Plans and develops budget and manages expenditures for the operation of the benefits office. Serves as the final hearing officer for benefit appeals. Manages the process and ensures timely communication with involved parties. Recruits and recommends for hire a diverse group of candidates. Establishes goals and priorities for staff and evaluates accomplishments of employees. Initiates disciplinary steps when necessary. Maintains currency in best practices related to benefits and compensation through networking with other professionals, especially public sector entities, and attending appropriate seminars and conferences. Actively supports the MPS Strategic Plan. Completes other duties as assigned.

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