Our growing Dallas client is looking for a Benefits and Compensation Manager

• Manages all compensation and benefit programs, policies, and procedures including, but not limited to job evaluation, salary structures for exempt and non-exempt employees, insurance (health, dental, vision, life, workers comp, short-term and long-term), and 401k plan/pension plans.
  
• Designs compensation and benefits strategies, makes recommendations, and prepares proposals for new programs.
  
• Researches new benefit plans and changes to existing ones and makes appropriate recommendations to management
  
• Reviews and approves FMLA request forms.
  
• Ensures all programs meet with legal regulations and the objectives of the company.
  
• Maintains current knowledge of laws and regulations affecting benefits and compensation programs and recommends appropriate course of action.
  
• Counsels and assists employees with compensation and/or benefit issues.
  
• Participates in local and national salary and benefit surveys. Analyzes survey results to develop salary ranges, compare and analyze existing programs, and make adjustments accordingly.
  
• Participates as a member of the Compensation Committee.
  
• Reviews all salary increase recommendations above the budgeted amount and discusses same with Chief Financial Officer.
  
• Performs other related duties as required.
  

• Five to seven years minimum Human Resources experience in the Compensation and Benefits area.
  
• Knowledge of benefit and compensation policies and legal regulations.
  
• Computer literate and be proficient with Word and Excel
  
• Knowledge of ADP and Benefits Harbor is preferred
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Able to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.