Human Resource Job Opportunities

Job Title: Director, Compensation

Company Name: University of Rhode Island

Company Address: 80 Lower College Rd, Kingston, RI 02881

Salary: Anticipated Hiring Salary up to $140,000

Job Grade Level: 15

Department: Human Resources

Job Summary:

The Director of Compensation will lead the design and management of the University of Rhode Island compensation program, driving a culture of innovation and excellence. This role leads a team of HR professionals to deliver innovative, equitable, and data-driven compensation solutions that align with and underscore institutional priorities. The role will build strong partnerships across the University to ensure competitive compensation practices and comprehensive benefits that support employee well-being and organizational success. Additionally, the Director will lead efforts in researching and proposing program improvements, providing critical data and recommendations to University administration for collective bargaining and budget preparation, thereby adding significant institutional value.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Compensation Programs:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive compensation and classification systems.
• Guide the team in conducting market analyses, ensuring pay equity, and maintaining compliance with FLSA and other standards.
• Partner with departments to develop new positions, restructure roles, and align compensation practices with institutional priorities.
• Provide expertise on job architecture, salary structures, career paths, and trends, while ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and develop teams responsible for compensation, classification, and benefits programs.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages innovation, accountability, and professional growth.
• Build strong relationships with University leaders, HR colleagues, and external partners to achieve shared goals.
• Strategic and Operational Leadership:
• Ensure operational excellence by leveraging analytics, reports, and surveys to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Provide data-driven recommendations to inform collective bargaining and budget planning.
• Collaborate with state agencies and University leadership on classification updates, public hearings, and policy initiatives.
• Oversee the administration of a broad portfolio of employee benefits, including retirement plans, health and wellness programs, disability coverage, Section 503 and ADA compliance oversight, and FMLA/leave management.

Other Duties And Responsibilities:

• Participate in cross-functional HR projects to drive institutional success. Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible compensation management experience, including team leadership OR, Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of nine (9) years of progressively responsible compensation management experience, including team leadership.
• Demonstrated expertise with compensation strategies, administration methods, practices, and techniques, including pay equity and compliance.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategic action plans to address both routine and complex HR challenges.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities with a commitment to building and growing teams.
• Advanced interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills and experience conducting complex analysis with HRIS and other database systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and/or Google Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations and communicate the interpretation to others.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations and promote inclusivity.

Posting# SF01966

Please apply online at: https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/14803

Posted 03/03/2025

Job Title: Retirement Benefits Specialist (Hybrid)

Company Name: Johnson & Wales University

Company Address: 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903

Summary
Manages the university's employee retirement program providing strategic and operational data analysis, and plan administration and oversight

Diversity & Inclusion
Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Manages the daily administration of the university's defined contribution retirement benefit plan in compliance with applicable regulations and plan provisions
• Transmits payroll, demographic and compensation files to the retirement plan record keeper, and reviews and confirms the accuracy of data posted to the record keeper’s system
• Prepares, coordinates and reviews annual compliance filings including Form 5500, non-discrimination testing and plan audit
• Monitors, reviews and interprets regulations that impact the retirement benefit plan and implements changes, as applicable
• · Oversees special projects relating to the retirement program and establishes guidelines and practices for retirement plan administration
• Creates, maintains and updates retirement program processes and policy documentation
• Provides plan participants with required information including summary plan descriptions and summary of material modifications, and communicates with individual plan participants
• Leads the development and implementation of plan participant education and communication strategies
• Acts as a primary customer service representative for matters relating to the retirement benefit plan
• Prepares, reconciles and analyzes retirement plan data and reports of varying complexity in a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree
• Moderate amount of experience working in retirement plan administration or related experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP's
• Working knowledge of retirement plans and applicable regulations (e.g. ERISA, DOL)
• Excellent analytical, organization and project management skills with high-level attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or a related field of study
• Experience working with UKG Pro (formerly Ultipro) or another human resource information system (HRIS)

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Providence Campus address: Johnson & Wales University, 8 Abbott Park Place, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.

To Apply: If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply on the JWU Employment Site at http://work.jwu.edu, requisition # 10401.

To learn more about Johnson & Wales University go to http://work.jwu.edu.

Posted 03/03/2025

Job Title: Human Resource Specialist

Company Name: City of Pawtucket

Company Address: 137 Roosevelt Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860

Salary: $58,000 - $77,500

Job Grade Level: 15X

Department: Human Resources

Job Summary
The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for performing various HR-related duties in a confidential and professional capacity in the following functional areas: recruitment & onboarding, employee relations, training, policy development, HRIS, employment law compliance, labor relations, and organizational development. Works closely with the HR Assistants in the administering of all benefit plans. Reports to the Human Resources Director.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Includes the following, but not limited to:

• Provides excellent customer service as it relates to the operations of the Human Resources department to the general public, employees, retirees and applicants
• Talent Management: Facilitates the onboarding process, including, but not limited to job offers, enrolling in employee benefits, background checks, communicating benefit information or changes to employees, employee orientation, etc.
• Works with outside vendors to recruit employees of all levels of the organization, such as Indeed, LinkedIn, and other professional organizations
• Plans, organizes, and implements community recruitment events for City positions.
• Assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures or the updates of such; prepares and maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual
• Works with HR Director to prepare, facilitate and track employee training. May conduct on or off-site training for various departments and initiatives
• Works with HR Director to plan, organize and implement employee engagement and recognition initiatives throughout the year
• Receives employee complaints and completes internal/external investigations within the organization as needed. This includes, but not limited to; EEO or discrimination complaints.
• Prepares reports on investigations or audit findings and makes recommendations to managers based on the investigatory findings
• Works diligently with the Human Resources team, Administration and Management to ensure that all employees are treated equally, regardless of their gender, ethnic background, or disability. Conduct periodic audits of hiring and promotion patterns and techniques to ensure that provisions of the Affirmative Action Plan are being carried out and the goals and objectives are being met.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors and retirees, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains the HRIS and all department records and files in compliance with RI Retention Law.
• Administers the CDL program for municipal employees including the pre-employment examinations and drug testing process, random drug screenings, tracking licensures, conducting new employee and yearly queries and post-accident testing and notifications. Works with employee, manager and the EAP to send positive violation notices and put employee on performance improvement plan before returning to work in compliance with City Policy and RIDOT regulations.
• Assists HR Assistants in the follow up and troubleshooting of FMLA, Worker’s Compensation and Injured on Duty programs and works with department managers and affiliates to track and follow through on employee leaves of absence.
• During emergency situations, works with HR Director to disseminate important information and tracks illness, attendance and other documentation as necessary (i.e. COVID)
• Works with outside carriers to coordinate all benefits and troubleshoots issues with the same
• Coordinates the yearly Internship programs for local high schools, BVCAP and other organizations. May supervise interns based out of the HR department.
• Assists Director with departmental audits on employee files, billing, and other compliance related tasks
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations as necessary. May prepare or help develop investigative plan and determine actions necessary to resolve the matter for review with the HR Director
• Assuring compliance with HR employment laws such as: Employee Retirement Income Security Act, ADA, FMLA, EEO, etc. Ensuring that minority groups and females are represented in accordance with affirmative action sanctions
• Coordinating ADA actions and modifications through the appropriate department director
• Assisting the Director and other City Officials in the development of bargaining proposals as they relate to employee benefits
• Focus on Employee Relations, dealing with positive coaching of managers for the benefit of the behaviors of their staff
• Assists with Employee Training as it pertains to HR related issues. Works with HR Director to develop and facilitate trainings.
• Other duties as assigned

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that a team member in this position may be asked to perform. Duties and responsibilities can be changed, expanded, reduced or delegated by management to meet the business needs of the property. Other related duties may be assigned.

Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Outstanding customer service orientation; sense of urgency; high level of personal integrity
• Ability to conduct presentations to small or large groups.
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast-paced office setting
• Advanced PC skills with proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in the public sector and in a unionized environment a plus.
• Proficiency in HRIS programs
• Ability to work with diverse employee populations

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree required with a concentration in Business or Human Resource Management or related field and at least 5 year’s work-related experience as an HR Specialist or Generalist, or Master’s degree in Business or Human Resource Management or related field with at least 1-year HR or labor relations experience; knowledge of applicable HR state and federal laws as well as EEO / Affirmative Action rules and regulations and benefit administration.

Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Strong communication skills with ability to deal with administration as well as the general public. Bi-lingual English/Spanish a plus.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to apply and calculate basic mathematical concepts such as adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing to calculate various requests on salary and benefit information such as discounts, interest, percentages etc. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office. Testing will be administered.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Strong analytical skills necessary.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• SHRM or HRCI certifications a plus.
• Valid driver’s license

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

TO APPLY: https://pawtucketri.gov/human-resources-department/employment-opportunities

Posted 02/10/2025

Job Title: Total Rewards Manager

Company Name: City of Providence

Company Address:  25 Dorrance Street, Providence RI 02903

Job Type: Non-Union

Job Posting: COP-00168-23

Salary: $73,064 – $97,064

Job Grade Level: A16 – A20

Department: People & Culture (HR) – Department of Total Rewards

Job Summary
The Total Rewards Manager works collaboratively with and reports to the Director of Total Rewards and Deputy Chief of People and Culture – Total Compensation and is responsible for a hybrid of operational and strategic initiatives related to municipal government benefits and compensation administration. The Manager of Total Rewards supports in the supervision and management of a Total Rewards staff and oversees the management of benefits administration, special projects designed to calculate, measure, and project insurance costs; navigates compensation strategies, wellness programming, and other initiatives aimed at containing the cost and quality of the City employee and retiree health plans, as well as positioning the City to compensate competitively and equitably, providing reports, data, and managerial oversight with recommendations as required.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Gathers and examines dense and complex financial data for purposes of strategic planning, participating in benefit vendor renewals, and assisting the Chief People Officer, Deputy Chief, and Director of Total Rewards in guiding and directing labor contract negotiators.
2. Conducts plan audits, benefits survey and prepares ad-hoc reporting. Compiles records and examines documents and data necessary for benefit design, strategic planning, or discovery exercises. Achieves financial objectives by working with benefits consultants to develop annual benefits budget and track and analyze experience on a monthly basis.
3. Plans, organizes, directs and reviews the operations of the Benefits Division to ensure seamless customer service and compliance with complex regulatory standards.
4. Maintains functional responsibility for the City’s Wellness Program. Works in conjunction with consultant, healthcare services provider and department staff to achieve the established goals and objectives of the wellness program.
5. Leads team to respond to escalated benefit, payroll deduction, billing, and claims inquiries from employees and retirees.
6. Leads projects and process improvement initiatives for the Total Rewards Department of the Department of People and Culture in order to create efficiencies and standardize service delivery to employees.
7. Provides expert testimony by deposition and in person on behalf of the City in all benefit-related litigation including but not limited to arbitration, federal, superior and district court, fairness hearings, and mediation.
8. Assists the Director of Total Rewards and leadership staff to measure, evaluate, report, design, and implement compensation plans to ensure compensation plans and packages are compliant, equitable, and effective in the retention of qualified human capital.
9. Utilizes advanced skills in spreadsheet software to examine and refine data necessary to sound decision making.
10. Train staff on process/procedures and quality assurance practices.
11. Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (including KSAs)

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a specialty in healthcare administration, human resources, business or public administration, finance, or a closely related field; and a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in health insurance administration, or a related field;

or a combination of education and experience that is substantially equivalent.

• Experience overseeing a high-volume customer service delivery division to include providing coaching, support, and assistance to employees.
• Knowledge of self-funded and/or fully insured benefit programs.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), HRCI Certified Professional in Human Resources (PHR), or equitable certification preferred.
• Knowledge of software applications used in benefits and office administration to include HRIS, Microsoft Office, and spreadsheet software necessary to the analysis of dense and complex data for operational and decision-making purposes.
• Ability to present with clarity and competency on complicated matters relating to health benefits and pharmaceutical plans.
• Ability to organize and manage projects.
• Experience managing employees ranging in technical skills and scopes of work.
• Ability to conduct complex analyses to measure and design compensation systems for the City.
• Experience with leading and managing open enrollment and change events for employee benefits.
• HIPAA, ACA, and other relevant legal compliance knowledge.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong financial aptitude and analytical abilities.
• Experience managing and prioritizing workloads and competing priorities.
• Strong leadership skills and managing people.

Please apply on our portal: https://jobs.providenceri.gov/2024/10/04/title-of-position-total-rewards-manager/

Posted 12/30/2024