Associate Director of Total Rewards
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Associate Director of Total Rewards

M SEARCH

Location: Worcester,MA, USA

Date: 2024-12-12T13:19:11Z

Job Description:

M SEARCH has been exclusively retained to search for our higher-education client's next Associate Director of Total Rewards in Worcester, MA. This is a unique opportunity to take a hands-on role in shaping the total rewards strategy, including compensation, performance management, employee success, benefits, and wellness programs. A key priority for this role is leading the implementation of the university-wide compensation and classification system while partnering with various departments to support their HR needs.

Key Responsibilities:

Total Rewards & Compensation:

  • Lead the development and management of innovative wellness programs
  • Elevate our benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive, comprehensive, and compliant with all regulations
  • Conduct in-depth benchmarking and market analysis to keep our benefits offerings top-notch.
  • Drive our compensation strategy, ensuring fair, competitive, and performance-driven pay practices
  • Conduct regular salary surveys and provide strategic compensation advice to leadership
  • Lead the implementation of the university's compensation and classification system, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and market standards
  • Develop a merit-based performance management infrastructure, ensuring the design, analysis, execution, and oversight of a newly developed process
  • General knowledge of HRIS and ERP systems, preferably Banner

HR Operations:

  • Be the go-to HR partner for your assigned departments, offering hands-on support in employee relations, performance management, and conflict resolution
  • Administer HR policies and procedures, ensuring they are consistently applied and understood
  • Conduct insightful exit interviews and use feedback to drive continuous improvement in HR practices
  • Participate in HR projects and initiatives that enhance our workplace and employee experience
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in the HRIS and other systems

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
  • A minimum of 7 years of HR experience, with a strong focus on benefits administration, compensation, and wellness programs
  • Proven experience as an HR generalist with deep knowledge of employee relations, performance management, and talent development
  • Strong operational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and a practical approach to addressing HR challenges
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building strong relationships at all levels
  • Proficiency in HRIS and other relevant software applications
  • HR certification (PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP) is highly desirable
  • Experience with Banner HR desired, but not necessary
  • Experience with Interview Exchange / Hirezon desired, but not necessary

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