The Scion Group is paving a path in student living and we’re seeking an experienced Manager, Total Rewards to join the People team in executing our shared vision. The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic, hands-on self-starter who can collaborate effectively with stakeholders. Key responsibilities include administering benefit and retirement plans, managing open enrollment and assisting with annual merit and bonus process. The Manager, Total Rewards leads a team of one plus one dotted line report and reports to the SVP, Human Resources. This is an in-office opportunity with one day per week remote work flexibility.

Your Responsibilities

Employee Benefits

• Oversee the development and administration of employee benefit programs (medical, dental, life insurance, vision, disability, HAS/FSA, 401k) ensuring they align with the organizational objectives and employee needs.
• Partner with Scion’s Benefit Broker and Plan Providers to ensure efficient administration of benefit plans.
• Lead the annual benefit open enrollment process, including renewals and employee communication.
• Regularly conducts financial analysis of programs. Ensures adequate estimates, forecasts, and calculations of expenditures in benefits for budget planning and tracking.
• Stays current on national trends to provide strategic recommendations for benefit plan designs to be current, competitive, and in compliance with governmental regulations related to benefit programs and labor law, including COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, and HIPAA.
• Reports on changes in applicable laws and regulations and provides training and communication as needed.
• Designated Plan Administrator for Scion’s 401(k) retirement plan, this position is tasked with the responsibility for timely remittance of 401(k) deferrals, annual and ongoing compliance governing laws, regulations and monitors plan operations as directed by the Plan Sponsor and supported by the provider’s service team.
• Serves as the subject matter expert for Total Rewards programs to HR Business Partners, understanding the needs of the business and acting as an advisor.
• Assist with the administration of workers’ compensation claims.

Compensation & Tax Administration

• Provides recommendations for compensation plan designs in alignment with Scion’s business objectives.
• Partner with Talent Management leader on annual compensation cycles for corporate and field team members (two cycles).
• Supervises the accurate processing and reporting of employee timecards, payroll, maintenance of payroll records, reporting and payment of tax withholdings and retirement withholdings.
• Ensures compliance with state and federal regulations related to payroll, including regulations related to wages, salaries, fringe benefits, deductions, and disbursements of funds.
• Ensures payroll and tax administration processes are current and efficient.
• Oversees the accuracy of responses to payroll-related questions, investigations, and research to resolve payroll issues.
• Effectively manages relationships with third parties to ensure that agreed upon service levels are met and any issues are promptly addressed.
• Maintains current knowledge of payroll procedures and ensures compliance with tax laws.

System Management & Reporting

• Oversees and maintains the data integrity and optimal functionality of relevant modules in Scion’s HRIS/HCM, such as employee, payroll and benefits data.
• Manages the administration of time & attendance system and payroll processing involving a substantial volume of transactions performed within strict, inflexible time limits.
• Collaborates with stakeholders to identify system improvements and enhancements, offers recommendations, and implements solutions.
• Oversees permissions, access, personalization, and similar system operations and settings.
• Compiles or assists with the creation of complex data reports for various business groups such as Corporate Accounting, Financial Planning & Analysis, Human Resources, and Executive Leadership.

People Management

• Manages the daily workflow of direct report/s and ensures accountability through constructive feedback and goal setting in accordance with company policy.
• Provides support and coaching to the team to ensure the successful management and administration of Scion’s total rewards programs.
• Outlines long-term growth objectives for the Total Rewards team alongside the individual development of direct report(s). This includes succession planning, performance evaluations, continued education opportunities, etc.

The responsibilities listed above may not be all inclusive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience managing benefits design and administration (including retirement plans and long-term incentive plans) and compensation at a national scale.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive payroll experience including preparation, balancing, internal control and taxes across multitude of state and local regulations is strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years of people management experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills. Adept at translating complex information to varying audiences. Proven experience successfully influencing and successfully implementing programs.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Consistently operates with high integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Adapts to the needs of the organization and employees.

Your Benefits

• FLSA Status Exempt
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Paid Time Off + Floating Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k Matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Learning reimbursement opportunities and access to internal online training courses and on-the-job-training/mentorship

The Scion Group LLC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, national origin, color, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability (as long as the employee/applicant is otherwise qualified for the job with or without a reasonable accommodation), genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, uniformed service, veteran status, pregnancy or other legally protected status or category under federal or state law. The Scion Group LLC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in all locations in which the Company has properties. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, training and other terms and conditions of employment. The Scion Group LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunities.

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