Job Summary

• Ensure total rewards programs are designed to support NEI’s strategic objectives, comply with legal requirements, are cost effective and market competitive.
• Lead the overall benefits strategy incorporating a data-driven approach to recommendations and implementation of changes to our programs to maintain competitive advantage, drive a wellness culture, and to recruit and retain top talent.
• Design, implement, administer, and maintain corporate-wide compensation and total rewards programs, policies, communication, and procedures. Ensure total rewards programs are designed to support NEI’s strategic objectives and comply with legal requirements.
• Assist in development of Company bargaining proposals for employee benefits and analyzes Union benefits demands.
• Obtain and prepare cost data for Company and Union proposals and final settlements.
• Prepare for ongoing education of the workforce so that there is a full understanding of each component of compensation.
• Partner with vendors for full scope management of the medical, dental, life, long-term and short-term disability insurance plans, flexible spending accounts and 401(k) plan.
• Partner closely with and actively manage benefit plan, vendors, auditors, and consultants for services, premiums, and plan administration; manage RFP process when determining need for new and/or improved partners and vendors.
• Seek new and creative mechanisms to communicate to both potential future hires and existing associates on our benefits portfolio that allows for education and informed choices for benefit selections.
• Manage annual enrollment communications for all benefits.
• Develop and implement standard enterprise compensation programs, practices, processes, and systems; including company-wide philosophy and guiding principles to create, improve and maintain integrity of compensation structures and decisions that drive pay equity.
• Sit on the Investment Committee for the 401(k) and Pension Plans and act a recording Secretary.
• Ensure compensation plans comply with country, state, and local laws and regulations and position.
• Establish and execute a wellness strategy steeped in employee education and accountability while maintaining and/or improving cost structures.
• Coordinate Employee Engagement opportunities; including employee surveys, open benefit hours for hourly employees, promote wellness benefits, and advise on appropriate access to vendor websites for computer kiosks in plants.
• Research and make recommendation for annual anti-harassment/Diversity & Inclusion training for employees across NEI. Creates a strategic plan on progression of the training.
• Manage non-discrimination testing (NDT) of 401(k) and Section 125 Plans. Prepares census data and provides required information for Plan audits.
• Evaluate and implement recognition structures and programs that elevate employee engagement, productivity, and retention.
• Handle benefit inquiries and complaints to ensure quick, equitable, and courteous resolution.
• Research, consult and recommend benefit strategies for business acquisitions and divestitures.

• Demonstrated ability to work without close supervision, produce quality work and handle periodic special projects independently, while maintaining focus and sense of urgency in an environment with frequent interruptions and a high level of varied activity.
• Strong working knowledge of HR processes and procedures is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work with accuracy and have a proven work history of precision and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to compile reports from various databases.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to effectively work with others.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work within mandatory time frames.
• Must maintain utmost level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of the work in this department.

• The successful candidate will have 10+ years of compensation and benefits experience
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, accounting or human resources
• Prior experience in compensation and benefits administration in a multi-state, union and non-union environment is preferred
• Certified Benefit Professional (CBP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) preferred
• Must have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.