Benefits and Compensation Manager

The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Description

Are you an experienced Compensation \& Benefits expert ready to lead strategy, influence leadership, and drive meaningful change?

The City of Wilmington is looking for an experienced Compensation \& Benefits Manager to oversee all compensation and benefit programs for the City. You will participate in the strategic planning and development of policies/procedures, new programs and technology for compensation and benefit administration. You will also analyze compensation data and evaluate positions to determine classification and salary. Additionally, you will administer employee benefits, pension and savings plans and coordinate with benefits brokers and plan carriers. Other duties include presenting information to employees and City leaders, participating on city-wide teams and committees, coordinating special project and teams, and ensuring compliance with various governing agencies and laws.

Typical Tasks

• Lead and supervise staff by developing work plans, planning and prioritizing projects, evaluating work, ensuring policy and procedure compliance, recommending and/or making changes and adjustments, and monitoring staff performance and development.
• Oversee and manage all phases of the City's benefit programs including health insurance, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, pension and savings plans, paid leave programs, and family/medical leave. Coordinate with benefit brokers and plan carriers to secure cost-effective benefits that meet the strategic objectives of the organization.
• Design, implement, and manage salary classification and compensation programs. Conduct internal and external analysis of compensation and benefits, prepare competitive analysis and make recommendations on increases, salary structures and benefits offered to maintain market competitiveness. Proactively complete and maintain detailed job descriptions, occupational classifications, and salary scales.
• Research and develop strategy for all benefit programs health and welfare, retirement, life insurance and disability plans - with the support of consultants, brokers and vendors. Prepare qualitative and quantitative analytics in collaboration with Finance to support development of cost-effective benefits programs, including proposals for program changes, utilization, vendor performance, trends and program analysis.
• Oversee and manage preventative wellness initiatives designed to encourage, educate and engage employees and spouses in healthy lifestyle behaviors that reduce risk factors. Monitors the wellness services provided through the City's onsite clinic and provides analysis of progress/improvement in the wellness of our employees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field of study and five (5) years of increasingly progressive human resources experience, with a focus on compensation and benefits

Additional Requirements

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR)
• Valid Driver's license

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Knowledge of principles, practices and techniques used in classification, compensation, benefits administration and wellness programs.
• Knowledge and ability to prepare budget for self-insured programs.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret and apply federal, state and local codes and regulations as well as City and personnel policies.
• Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to provide administrative and professional leadership and direction for the benefits and compensation division of Human Resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships through communicating and fostering a cooperative and professional culture.

Supplemental Information

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
• Must be able to perform sedentary work, exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently and constantly to carry or move objects in various lifting positions, such as overhead, chest height, etc.
• Must possess the visual acuity to work with data and figures, operate a computer and related equipment, and the ability to read to comprehend written material and make inferences from the contents.

Our Core Values

INCLUSION \| COLLABORATION \| CREATIVITY \| ACCOUNTABILITY

Our Mission Statement:

Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.

What We Offer

The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance \+ many other insurance options
• Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4\.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
• Employer-paid health \& wellness clinic
• Free on-site city gym access
• Paid sick and vacation leave \+ 13 paid holidays per year
• 6-weeks paid parental leave
• Paid volunteer \& blood donation leave to give back to our community
• Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
• Professional development trainings \& leadership initiatives
• Tuition assistance benefits

Applicant Status Updates:

After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department.

All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.

Health Insurance

• The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.

Dental Insurance

• Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.

Life Insurance

• The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.

Retirement

• NC Local Government Retirement System - All benefits eligible employees make a mandatory 6% contribution every pay period.
• Deferred Compensation – The city contributes an amount equal to 4\.5% of the annual salary to a 401(k) plan regardless of employee contribution. Employees may choose to contribute additional money to the 401(k) or 457 deferred compensation plans, without a match from the City, within the IRS guidelines.

Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*):

• Sick Leave - 12 days accrued each year
• Annual Leave - Accrual based on years of service and classification. Employees can earn from 10 to 24 days each year.
• Holidays - 13 paid holidays annually
• Paid Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption or placement of a child (must run concurrently with FMLA).
• Part-Time Employees will earn paid leave benefits on a pro-rated basis.

Miscellaneous

• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short \& Long Term Disability
• Cancer \& Critical Illness
• Accident Insurance
• Whole Life Insurance
• Credit Union membership

Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.

This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits for more information.

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Please acknowledge that you agree to fully completed all required sections of the application, including work experience, education, and the supplemental questionnaire; and that your responses are truthful and complete and can be verified within your application. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

• Yes

02

Do you have a valid Drivers License?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of education in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration

• High School Diploma or GED
• Vocational/Technical Training or Certificate
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None - N/A

04

How many years of increasingly progressive human resources experience, with a focus on compensation and benefits, do you have?

• I have no experience
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

05

Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #4 Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

06

What is your level of knowledge in benefits administration?

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

07

Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #6\. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

08

What is your level of knowledge in classification and compensation?

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

09

Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #8\. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A' or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.

10

What is your experience level working with Microsoft Office applications?

• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced

11

Please check all that apply

• SPHR
• PHR
• SHRM-SCP/ SHRM-CP
• None

12

The hiring salary for the position is posted on the job posting. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity. Please acknowledge that you understand this process.

• Yes
• No
• Required Question