Benefits and Compensation Manager at Fortrex – Atlanta, Georgia

WHO YOU ARE:

Are you an experienced Benefits and Compensation leader with a passion for designing and managing programs that enhance the team member experience? We are seeking a Benefits and Compensation Manager to join our team and take ownership of all team member benefits initiatives, Leave policies and procedures, and compensation management. In this critical leadership position, you will play a role in shaping our strategy, ensuring our offerings and practices are appealing, valuable, and aligned with our commitment to team member well-being. If you are ready to make a significant impact to the team member experience, we invite you to apply and join our dedicated team.

WHO WE ARE:

• Leader in food safety solutions for both contract sanitation and chemistry in the food processing industry.
• Over 10,000 dedicated team members across North America.
• Corporate headquarters in Atlanta, GA with team members working in over 250 plants throughout North America.
• Over 50+ years of experience in creating long-lasting partnerships.

OUR MISSION:

We protect the food supply by eliminating risks so families everywhere can eat without fear.

• Protect What Matters: We are in service of safety at every step, ensuring the health of everyone is central to all we do – from plant team members to consumers.?

• Deliver On Our Promises?: We speak honestly and are dedicated to doing the right thing by upholding ethical standards and following through on our commitments to our teams, our customers, and our business.?

• Win as a Team?: We believe in the power of collaboration, uniting our diverse strengths while working hand-in-hand with our team members and customers to unlock potential and achieve stronger results together.?

• Advance a Safer Future?: We are committed to innovating more effective, sustainable, and cost-efficient food safety solutions to develop a safer world for all.?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Benefits and Compensation Manager will design, implement, and oversee integrated total reward strategies that attract key talent, recognize high performance, are fiscally responsible, and support retention efforts. It will be imperative to collaborate with cross functional teams and lead seamless execution of all benefit and compensation projects across all business units. Job duties include:

• Strategic Planning: Drive and support a comprehensive total rewards strategy that aligns with the organization’s goals and enhances team member satisfaction and retention at all levels of the organization.
• Benefits Management: Oversee the administration of all team member benefits programs, including health and wellness plans, retirement plans, life, disability insurance, leave policies, and other perks.
• Compensation Analysis: Oversee the compensation philosophy, manage annual merit and bonus processes, conduct regular market evaluations and benchmarking to ensure our compensation remains aligned with industry standards and is cost-effective.
• Compliance: Ensure all benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and procedures (i.e. ADA, ADAAA, FMLA, etc.).
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with benefits vendors, brokers, and consultants to optimize service delivery and negotiate favorable terms and conditions.
• Team Member Communication: Develop and execute effective communication strategies to educate team members about the value and details of their benefits, fostering a culture of appreciation and engagement.
• Data Analysis and Continuous Improvement: Utilize data to evaluate the effectiveness of benefits programs, identify trends, and make informed recommendations for improvements ahead of the industry trends.
• Budget Oversight: Prepare and manage the benefits budget, ensuring financial efficiency and alignment with organizational goals.
• Team Leadership: Guide and mentor the Benefits and Compensation team, fostering professional development and a collaborative work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

YOUR MUST HAVES:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in benefits administration, compensation, or total rewards, in both union and non-union settings with a proven track record of success in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of benefits regulations, market trends, and best practices across the US and Canada.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience managing vendor relationship and negotiating contracts.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with team members at all levels.

WHAT WE PREFER YOU HAVE:

• Proven history of working well within a team, including adherence to core values and dynamic corporate culture.
• Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a relation field.
• HR Certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, SPHR, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make strategic recommendations.

This is a hybrid role, partially based at the Corporate Headquarters, combining time in a traditional office setting with remote work from your professional home office. You will be expected to work on-site at minimum three days a week. The position requires sitting for extended periods of time while working on a computer.