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Digital Domain

Los Angeles, California - United States
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Benefits, HRIS and Compensation Manager

Description

Purpose of the job:

Digital Domain is presently seeking a Compensation, Benefits & HRIS Manager.  This position will partner in the overall design, implementation, communication and administration of the company’s compensation, health and welfare programs, defined contribution benefit plans, and required programs globally.  This position also oversees Leaves of Absence administration and policy management, as well as systems administration and management for HR technology across the company’s North American operations.  Provides consultative services to Human Resources team members, management and employees regarding compensation programs, employee benefit plans/policies, legal requirements and claims issues.  Recommends compensation, benefit and HRIS solutions that meet the business and strategic objectives of the company. 

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

Benefits

  • Partners in the design, development and administration of employee benefit programs such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance/AD&D plans; wellness program; 401k plans, flexible spending plans; voluntary benefits; and benefits related to local ordinances and government programs.
  • Ensures plans are competitive from a plan design and administration standpoint, and makes recommendations for cost control and improvement.  Ensures that the compensation and benefits programs support the company's strategic objectives and provides attractive and competitive programs for our employees in accordance with social and industry trends.
  • Maintains records of cost of benefits and compiles data for cost analysis.   Works with Finance team regarding accuracy of carrier billing/client billing/employee contributions, and ensures automated benefit system is properly maintained.
  • Works closely with insurance brokers and consultants on annual renewals and benefits strategy.  Oversees and administers all activities for employees, including open enrollment, employee changes, and activities related to new hires and terminations.  
  • Manages the communications related to employee benefits and compensation activities, including preparing and conducting presentations for Sr. Leaders and the Organization. Develops effective employee communications to improve understanding of benefit plans. 
  • Ensures full compliance with all state and federal regulations, reporting and filing requirements relating to all benefit plans.  Work closely with benefit brokers and vendors to ensure timely and accurate ACA reporting compliance, 5500 filings, IRS and DOL filings and audit responses, and all other benefit related compliance obligations.  Ensures timely communications to senior management in advance of any compliance concerns and issues.
  • Evaluates and re-negotiates contracts with vendors to confirm opportunities for cost savings and service improvements.
  • Manages 401K plan and acts as lead for 401k Fiduciary Committee, coordinating with Plan Advisor to schedule and hold regular Committee meetings, oversee activities of Plan Advisor including timely publication of minutes and compliance with fiduciary obligations.
  • Manages the open enrollment process for all benefit and 401k programs, including the development of timelines, communication plan utilizing various media, system updates, coordinating with brokers, vendors and reporting.
  • Designs reports that monitor benefit costs and provides leadership with data needed to understand trends and budget impacts.
  • Manages the relationships with vendors including benefit brokers and service administrators, relating to quality, service agreements, costs/billings, reporting, audits and controls.
  • In coordination with Human Resources, supports the execution of all Leaves of Absences, including employee communications, legal compliance, and management of leave tracking related to FMLA, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability, and Worker’s Compensation including communicating with LOA Employees, their Managers, other HR Generalists and Business Partners, Third-Party-Administrators, HRIS and Payroll.
  • Ensures policies regarding Leaves of Absence remain current and compliant, and that procedures regarding leaves and benefit continuation are consistently applied and effectively communicated.
  • Performs due diligence pertaining to benefits for acquisitions.  Ensures a smooth transition to company benefits by acquired entities.

Compensation

  • Manages all aspects of corporate compensation programs. Partners with other members of HR, Finance, and Management to ensure jobs are priced according to market and Digital Domain’s compensation philosophy.  Tracks and processes incentive plans and payments.  Develops recommendations for compensation adjustments based on benchmarks and market trends.  
  • Works on compensation and benefits projects for all divisions in North America.  Investigates and provides recommendations on new compensation and benefits programs in different regions where the company operates.  Includes, but not limited to:  market-pricing of global positions, recommending ancillary health and welfare benefits packages, and retirement programs.
  • Provides guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees through interpretation of employee compensation and benefits programs.
  • Continuously educates Human Resources colleagues and management on current best practices and trends.
  • Participates in compensation surveys conducted by other companies.  Researches published surveys to gather data on positions.  Analyzes published surveys to determine company's competitive position.
  • Leads and manages annual compensation projects including all merit and bonus programs as well as forecasting.

HRIS

  • Oversees HRIS ensuring state of the art technology meets business needs.  Evaluates, maintains and implements HRIS System solutions to support HR initiatives.
  • Sets the overall direction of the HRIS system; determines the scope of the system in consultation with the rest of the HR Leadership team to ascertain organizational needs for payroll, benefits, and human resources/employee information management.
  • Oversees planning and implementation of HRIS system changes; designs system specifications and works with HRIS vendor programmers to develop, enhance, and/or modify the HRIS systems as needed.
  • Documents all modifications and HRIS processes, and drives best-practice processes.
  • Prepares reports and analyses as necessary. Responsible for internal management to ensure that internal reporting needs are being met by creating a schedule of organization reporting needs- including workforce metrics and organizational structure.
  • Oversees the testing of the system for upgrades, data conversation, and implementation of interfaces with other systems.
  • Monitors the HRIS system to ensure proper function.
  • Conducts training with staff as necessary.
  • Serves as the HRIS administrator, which includes updating of code tables, benefit plans, attendance plans, etc.
  • Serves as the main point of contact between the Human Resources Department, Payroll, IT, and the vendor for all employment information system issues.
  • Performs other duties, special projects and activities as required by the organization.

Education and/or Experience Required:

  • B.S. or higher degree in Human Resources or related field and/or combination of education and experience equivalent to that level of professionalism, problem solving, and analytical skills

Working Conditions and Environment/Physical Demands:  

  • Office working environment.
  • Walking/bending/sitting.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities associated with it. Digital Domain 3.0, Inc management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs.

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