Compensation and Benefits Manager - Austal

Austal USA is currently seeking an HR professional for the position of Compensation and Benefits Manager for our Mobile Alabama Manufacturing Facility

• Evaluates and recommends changes to total compensation policies; develops new, enhances or revises existing compensation and benefits programs based on current trend analysis and policy direction.  Responsibility includes hourly, salaried and executive salaried programs.
• Ensures that total compensation policies and practices conform to state and federal standards and guidelines.
• Develops and administers exempt and nonexempt salary and hourly programs to ensure equitable and competitive pay practices; analyzes survey data to determine competitive position and recommends changes in salary and /or hourly structure as required.
• Prepares, and oversees the preparation of reports, compensation administration policy manuals, internal publications, and program description materials.
• Performs and oversees analysis of job worth, wage and salary surveys, competitive compensation rates, design of compensation packages and other related compensation and benefits projects.
• Advises department directors, managers, supervisors, and employees on interpretations of compensation policies and practices.
• Manages benefits program design, compliance, communications and administration; oversees coverage renewals, annual open enrollments, and discrimination testing.
• Ensures the smooth delivery of benefits plans coverage and employee issue resolution.
• Conducts benchmarking of benefits program to assess competitiveness. Plans, develops, and/or participates in surveys. Analyzes results of surveys and develops specific recommendations for review by management.
• Implements an education/communication strategy to maximize employees’ understanding and value of the benefits programs.
• Ensures regulatory and legal compliance (ERISA, COBRA, ADA, HIPAA, FMLA, DOL & IRS regulations) and maintains plan documents and summary plan descriptions.
• Manages benefits vendor relationships including negotiations.
• Oversees HRIS system; identifies system requirements from a human resources perspective, coordinates implementation with other system users.
• Keeps informed of new trends, developments, laws, and regulations related to the administration of compensation and benefits.
• Balances all elements of total compensation to ensure competitive design that is the best value for Austal.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business or Human Resources. CCP, CBP, GRP and PHR, SPHR, GPHR certification a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state laws on HR policies and practices including knowledge of ADA, EEO, FMLA, wage and hour laws, ERISA, and federal and state filing and compliance requirements related to employee compensation and benefits.
• Five plus years analytical and administrative experience in a compensation & benefits capacity.
• Solid knowledge of compensation & benefits practices, strategies and methodologies; international and expatriate management experience desired.
• Experience with HRIS, database and interface management, and web-based HR site development.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, presentation and organizational skills and attention to details.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on team environment.
• Ability to travel as required including internationally.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience working in a team environment.
• Proficient in the use of standard office computer software including Microsoft Windows and Office components.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.

Interested and qualified candidates may submit application and resume along with a cover letter specifically to the position of Compensation and Benefits Manager on our careers website at  

www.austaljobs.com