COMPENSATION & BENEFITS REPRESENTATIVE - COMPENSATION & BENEFITS COORDINATOR (DOQ)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS REPRESENTATIVE
Coordinates, processes and inputs highly confidential and sensitive employee information and personnel actions such as employment enrollment, personnel changes, garnishment forms, confidential forms, records, payroll /wage adjustments, and other required payroll-related technical work as needed; ensures accuracy of the payroll process. Participates in the time-entry process by completing a review of timesheets to determine accuracy and serving as the Universal Timesheet Approver. Assists with the administration and education of compensation and benefits programs. May assist in the resolution of employee benefits issues with third-party administrators and other BPUB vendors. Assists with the development, implementation, planning, organization, administration, and evaluation of compensation and benefits policies, programs, and activities.

Develops, recommends, and implements methods and procedures for collecting, organizing, interpreting, classifying, and preparing information. Creates reports and assists in the communication of information related to human resources programs. Participates in new employee orientation and assists with conducting pre and post-employment processes, including employment verification, I-9 processing, and E-Verify. Creates, updates, and maintains employee files. Responds to inquiries such as employment verification, hourly rates, wage statements, and other topics. Acts as the Custodian of Record for Human Resources. May assist with the administration of FMLA leave, the substance abuse prevention program, wellness programs, the employee off-boarding process and other HR division special projects. Provides administrative support to the department/division. Completes other job duties as assigned. May provide training and guidance to less experienced staff.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS COORDINATOR
Plans, organizes, coordinates and processes highly confidential and sensitive employee information and personnel records. Assists with the coordination of one or more HR processes, programs, and special projects. Assists with the development, implementation, and administration of benefits systems, strategies, policies, processes, and procedures. Provides instructions, counseling, and interpretation of policies at the direction of the Human Resources division, and assists management with compiling written documentation relating to disciplinary actions.

Assists with the preemployment and onboarding processes for candidates for employment, including pre-employment background checks, employment verification, physical examinations, I-9 processing, and E-Verify. Reviews, completes, and responds to employment verification requests, including compensation and risk management salary inquiries and wage statements. Prepares personnel action documents, computes wages, reviews wage garnishment orders, determines deduction amounts, and conducts administrative functions related to data entry for payroll processing. Reviews timesheets to determine accuracy; may serves as the Universal Timesheet Approver. Provides administrative support to the department/division. Completes other job duties as assigned. This job has no supervisory responsibilities, but may provide training and guidance to various levels of BPUB staff.

Knowledge of office management and procedures including budget, payroll, and personnel administration. Knowledge of assigned areas within the compensation and benefits function.

Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws governing benefits activities. Knowledge and application of principles, practices, theories, laws, procedures, and terminology, related to compensation, classification, and benefits. Knowledge of compensation and benefits departmental processes, techniques, and methods. Knowledge of project management practices and principles.

Knowledge of benefits programs. Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) and compensation and benefits related software.

Strong oral and written communication skills in English; bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing. Skill in handling hostile, conflict and uncertain situations. Skill in planning and organizing.

Abilities important to perform the functions of the job include:

Ability to understand complex, oral, and written instructions. Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, and use rational judgment in making work-related decisions. Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities. Ability to cope with extreme cases of human behavior. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with a wide variety of people on a daily basis.

In addition to any and all other qualifications required for employment stated under the Brownsville P.U.B Personnel Policies and Procedures Policy No. 39: