About This Role
This role leads the design, implementation, and management of the company's total rewards programs, including employee benefits, compensation, payroll, and HRIS. The manager provides strategic and operational leadership, ensuring programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business objectives. The position also involves leading a team and partnering with vendors to enhance the overall employee experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all payroll policies, procedures, reconciliations, and processing activities to ensure accurate and timely employee payments in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Manage employee benefit programs, including health, wellness, leave of absence, and voluntary benefit plans, ensuring compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, and other applicable regulations
- Oversee the HRIS platform and related projects, including system enhancements, upgrades, integrations, and implementations, to optimize functionality, security, and end-user experience
- Ensure compliance with payroll, benefits, and data privacy regulations while maintaining all required documentation, records, and reporting
- Lead, develop, and mentor team members; establish departmental goals and service standards; and identify opportunities to streamline processes through automation and technology solutions
- Lead cross-functional projects related to compensation, benefits, and Human Resources operations
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and excellence in customer service
- Prepare and manage the annual total rewards budget, monitoring monthly and year-to-date variances to ensure effective financial management
Requirements
's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in compensation and benefits administration and payroll management, including experience with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and third-party vendor management
- At least five (5) years of experience managing, configuring, and maintaining HRIS platforms, including system implementation experience
- Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance related to employee benefit programs and multi-state payroll administration
- Strong organizational and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability
- Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills
About the Company
Our client is a recognized financial institution in Puerto Rico and a leader in consumer lending solutions, offering accessible financial products and customer-focused services through a broad network across the island.
