Human Resources Compensation and Benefits Analyst at The Virgin Islands Water & Power Authority – St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, U.S.

Under general direction performs advanced human resources functions by coordinating and administering employee benefits programs and overall compensation packages. The role will assess personnel needs and draft targeted programs and initiatives to increase performance and drive employee satisfaction. Work involves confidential duties and other related work as required.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist the Director of Human Resources with defining a fair, equitable and competitive total compensation and benefits package that fits and is aligned to WAPA strategy and business goals
• Develop employee benefit procedures. Maintenance of employee benefits records through on-line data terminal/work station computer input.
• Coordinating training of all employees in the understanding and utilization of employee benefits information. Preparing and developing communication and educational materials regarding the benefits package for all the insured employees and retirees territory-wide.
• Planning, organizing and directing wellness activities. Acting as a liaison between all health plan representatives and Human resources.
• Preparing deduction/contribution reports for payroll. Reviewing and assuring compliance with Statutes as it effects employee benefits. Reconciliation of health plan monthly eligibility reports. Conduct periodic audits and prepare billing reports to ensure proper enrollment and accuracy.
• Use various methods and techniques and recommend data based decisions on direct financial, indirect financial and nonfinancial compensations
• Assess employees needs by conducting organizational psychology surveys to find out what motivates and engages employees.
• Prepare job classifications.
• Participate in salary and labor market surveys to determine prevailing pay rates and benefits. Conduct ongoing research into emerging trends, issues and best practices

• Capacity to operate computer information/Word Processing equipment and must be able to perform all Microsoft applications
• Good spelling and grammar skills and ability to prepare routine letters, reports and other word documents
• Sound knowledge of standard office practices and procedures
• High degree of initiative and dependability
• Ability to plan work and carry through to completion under general supervision
• Ability to use adding machines, copy machines and computer terminals
• Ability to review documents to verify completeness and accuracy of information
• Ability to deal effectively with all persons contacted during the course of work.
• Skill in the operation of adding machines and other mechanical office aids

Graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelor's Degree in business management, industrial psychology, human resources management; or other public personnel programs preferred. Three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources work, preferably in employee benefits administration.

PHR or SPHR certification is preferred.