Bigelow Tea · 2 hours ago
Compensation Manager
Fairfield, CT
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
6+ years expBigelow Tea is the number one specialty tea company in the United States, committed to ethical business practices and supporting its communities. The Compensation Manager will manage the Human Resources department's compensation function and administer related programs and policies, ensuring competitive pay and compliance with regulations.
ConsumerManufacturing
Responsibilities
Provides consultation support to the HR team and all employees relating to the design, implementation, administration of innovative compensation programs and policies
Ensures the confidentiality of all employee data through effective management practices
Ability to influence, solve problems and successfully collaborate and communicate with all levels of management
Accountable for developing and participating in cross functional HR related training
Conducts market analysis of company jobs to determine competitive positioning of the organization's pay programs
Develops and implements compensation rates/strategies that assure proper market competitiveness and limit unwanted employee turnover
Participates in annual salary administration programs, including merit increase program, salary structure maintenance and assists in development of incentive or salary increase budgets
Work with senior management to develop compensation strategies that positively impact recruiting and retention
Develop and manage compensation hiring guidelines for plant and corporate positions
Source and maintain relationships with outside compensation consultants
Compliance with FEP, DOL regulations regarding compensation
Departmental budgeting (includes company-wide budgeting for all group insurance plans)
Extensive involvement with company bonus programs
Administration of performance review instruments and review process. Administers FYE and mid-year review process. Ensure software and applications remain current and meet company needs
Consultative role in devising individual development plans with management
Responsible for management of all HRIS data including creation and maintenance of reports
Responsible for employee records; active & inactive
Accountable for maintenance of HRIS system for personnel activity reporting, AAP compliance, employee database, HR KPI’s
Accountable for maintenance & periodical update of organizational charts company wide
Consider alternative performance management models and making recommendations to management regarding same
Policy formation based on executive and other management input and/or regulatory requirements
Write-up and communication of all such policies which may include training requirements as well as interface with IT for electronic communications through the intranet/share point
Knowledge of applicable employment and/or benefits legislation through periodic attendance at professional association training seminars or other training sources
Maintenance of electronic employee handbook as well as hard copy binder on all ExCom actions relating to personnel policies
Respondent role for outside regulatory agencies includes EEOC, State Commissions on Human Rights & Opportunities, FLSA, OSHA, OFCCP, Department of Labor, etc. Includes providing reports, analyzing and working with outside legal counsel in responding to complaints. Includes Unemployment Compensation claims and hearings regarding same
Working closely with plant and corporate HR teams to compile Data for annual Affirmative Action Plan for each location, and finalization of the plan and goals
Provides training, coaching and development to team members
Recruits and participates in the hiring process of additional team members as needed to support the department and organization
Leads initiatives that drive the company values throughout the organization
Creates a strong, collaborative environment by being team oriented
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources plus six (6) years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills along with successful strategic planning and tactical execution
Analytical thinking: ability to interpret data to drive sound business decisions
Strong Analytical and Project Management skills
Ability to influence, solve problems and successfully collaborate and communicate with all levels of management
Ensures the confidentiality of all employee data through effective management practices
Conducts market analysis of company jobs to determine competitive positioning of the organization's pay programs
Develops and implements compensation rates/strategies that assure proper market competitiveness and limit unwanted employee turnover
Participates in annual salary administration programs, including merit increase program, salary structure maintenance and assists in development of incentive or salary increase budgets
Work with senior management to develop compensation strategies that positively impact recruiting and retention
Develop and manage compensation hiring guidelines for plant and corporate positions
Source and maintain relationships with outside compensation consultants
Compliance with FEP, DOL regulations regarding compensation
Departmental budgeting (includes company-wide budgeting for all group insurance plans)
Extensive involvement with company bonus programs
Administration of performance review instruments and review process
Responsible for management of all HRIS data including creation and maintenance of reports
Responsible for employee records; active & inactive
Accountable for maintenance of HRIS system for personnel activity reporting, AAP compliance, employee database, HR KPI's
Accountable for maintenance & periodical update of organizational charts company wide
Policy formation based on executive and other management input and/or regulatory requirements
Write-up and communication of all such policies which may include training requirements as well as interface with IT for electronic communications through the intranet/share point
Knowledge of applicable employment and/or benefits legislation through periodic attendance at professional association training seminars or other training sources
Maintenance of electronic employee handbook as well as hard copy binder on all ExCom actions relating to personnel policies
Respondent role for outside regulatory agencies includes EEOC, State Commissions on Human Rights & Opportunities, FLSA, OSHA, OFCCP, Department of Labor, etc
Working closely with plant and corporate HR teams to compile Data for annual Affirmative Action Plan for each location, and finalization of the plan and goals
Provides training, coaching and development to team members
Recruits and participates in the hiring process of additional team members as needed to support the department and organization
Leads initiatives that drive the company values throughout the organization
Creates a strong, collaborative environment by being team oriented
Company
Bigelow Tea
The Bigelow Tea Company is an American manufacturer of dried teas based in Fairfield, Connecticut.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2025-09-22
2025-09-04
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