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Role: HR Generalist

Company: Human Resource Generalist

Work Style & Location:  Onsite | Ballston Spa, NY

Pay Range:  $26-$31 per hour  

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Overview

Administers human resources policies or programs in a single location of a multi-location organization. Provides human resources services, to include recruiting and staffing, training and development, employee relations, and equal employment opportunity compliance.

Essential Functions

• Interprets and administers organizational human resources policies and programs, relating to recruitment and onboarding, training and career development, and employee relations
• Assists line managers in the application of HR programs to departmental operations
• Maintains employee associated records
• Completes personnel transactions and ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including EEO, FMLA, and FLSA
• Answers basic employee questions about human resources policies or offerings
• Schedules interviews, orientations, or training sessions
• Manages the safety training programs and applicable OSHA Forms
• Coordinates Workmans' Compensation filing with third party insurance and maintains all appropriate files
• Provides coaching and counseling to employees regarding disciplinary issues
• Maintains strict confidentiality
• Performs other duties and/or tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications and Education

• Associate's Degree: Human Resource or related field
• 2-4 Years experience
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication
• Confidentiality and integrity

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 7+ hours
• Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery
• Must be able to communicate verbally and written
• Must be able to read from a screen
• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders and stairs

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discount
• Paid Sick/Personal Time
• Paid Vacation Time

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Role: Director, Total Rewards  

Company:  Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute  

Work Style & Location:  Hybrid | Troy, NY

Pay Range:  $150k - $200k  

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The Director of Total Rewards is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's compensation, benefits and recognition strategies to attract, retain, and motivate employees. The Director will play a critical role in shaping the employee experience and fostering engagement and retention. The Director will provide consultative support to the Human Resources team on all compensation and benefit-related matters. 

Duties and responsibilities include: 

1. Oversee the design, implementation, and administration of the Rensselaer’s benefits programs, including health and wellness benefits, retirement plans, leave policies, and other employee perks. Evaluate benefits offerings regularly to ensure competitiveness and cost-effectiveness. Negotiate contracts, monitor service levels, and ensure vendors deliver value for the Institute.
2. Oversee the management of the qualified retirement plans. Recommend plan design changes, ensure compliance with all applicable laws related to retirement including reporting requirements, and serve as the primary liaison with the retirement plans’ actuary, third party administrators and attorneys for retirement related matters. 
3. Lead all compensation initiatives, including the strategy and execution of job architecture, salary surveys, conducting overarching compensation analysis and updating compensation structure for all positions ensuring alignment with Institute goals. 
4. Lead initiatives to create and sustain a culture of recognition and reward across the organization, including employee appreciation programs, spot awards, and long-term recognition. Work with leadership to design and implement engagement and reward initiatives that drive employee satisfaction, retention, and performance.
5. Utilize data analytics to assess the effectiveness of total rewards programs and identify areas for improvement. Prepare regular reports for senior management on key metrics, trends, and insights related to compensation and benefits. 
6. Develop effective communication strategies to educate employees about the organization's total rewards offerings, including compensation, benefits, and other perks. 
7. Evaluate escalated individual employees' issues that require special handling and recommend appropriate resolution including policy exceptions. 
8. Provide leadership and guidance to the total rewards team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Develop talent within the team and support their professional growth and development. 
9. Ensure that all compensation and benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including FLSA, ERISA, ACA, and other relevant laws. Identify and mitigate risks related to retirement programs, including compliance risks and financial risks. Minimum 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business or related discipline
• Seven (7) or more years in directly related experience in Total Rewards (including
  • Compensation Administration as well as Benefits and/or Retirement
  • At least three (3) years of experience in a leadership role
  • Proven experience in designing and implementing compensation strategies and benefit programs for a large or complex organization
  • Experience in negotiating with and managing third-party vendors and service providers Preferred:
• Professional Certifications such as Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF), or similar qualifications
• Experience managing retirement programs
• Experience in higher education 

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Demonstrated deep understanding of compensation strategies, benefits design, and market trends 
• Knowledge of trends in retirement planning, including auto-enrollment, target-date funds, and other emerging plan features 
• Ability to lead a team in delivering impactful total rewards solutions
• A thorough understanding of relevant labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements related to compensation and benefits including the administration of retirement plans
• Ability to think strategically and align total rewards programs with business objectives 
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation to support data-driven decisions regarding compensation, benefits, and rewards programs 
• Ability to effectively negotiate and influence key stakeholders around compensation and benefit matters 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse population, under pressure, and to meet established goals and objectives 
• Strong technical skills in Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), specifically systems related to compensation tools and benefits administration 
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key external constituents 
• Ability to develop materials and present ideas/recommendations at all levels within the organization to gain approval of programs/process changes

  Primary Recruiter: Sam Snyder – snydes3@rpi.edu

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