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Pacific Seafood · 22 hours ago

Compensation Specialist

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Pacific Seafood is an excellence-driven organization committed to providing the healthiest proteins on the planet. The Compensation Specialist will oversee the company's compensation, 401(k), and incentive compensation programs while contributing to strategy development that supports team member growth and retention.

AquacultureConsumer GoodsFood and BeverageFood ProcessingLogisticsRecipesSeafoodSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Manage specific company benefit programs, 401(k), NQDC plans, and incentive plans. Administer the delivery of programs, annual reviews, open enrollment planning, and vendor management

Provide oversight, management, and reconciliation of 401(k) contributions and fund matching as appropriate

Recommend plan design changes and/or process changes as appropriate to ensure benefit plans are easy to access for Pacific Seafood team members

Ensure timely payment and reconciliation of all vendor invoices

Design and lead creative communication campaigns, using multiple communication channels, to promote these programs, education and engagement

Provide oversight on regular audits to ensure accuracy of the related HRIS and vendor portal transactions for employee enrollments

Manage vendor relationships to deliver competitive and cost-effective benefit plans

Resolve related benefit questions and problems by interpreting policies and procedures

Conduct regular audits and reviews of contracts, SPD’s, and communication materials for these benefit and compensation plans, ensuring the programs support the business objectives and meet legal requirements

Ensure company compliance requirements are met in all benefit plans (SAR, 5500 filings, etc.)

Other tasks are required, including cross-training and back up for other benefits administration

Manage a company-wide compensation program with multi-state and divisional compensation structures. Ensure programs operate with a high standard of consistency, accuracy, and are compliant with company policies and federal, state, and local laws

Plan and provide guidance on the development, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, including incentive bonus and commission plans for the purpose of attracting, motivating, and retaining top caliber talent

Maintain the integrity of job pay grade architecture, pay ranges, and pay schedules based on internal and external market analysis

Provide leadership support to managers during our annual budget process, merit increase, and off cycle compensation changes

Conduct compensation and benefits market research

Provide leadership guidance on best practices for total rewards and talent retention

Monitor industry trends and recommend changes as needed for potential changes in compensation and benefit strategies

Qualification

Compensation program managementBenefits administrationHRIS systems experienceAdvanced Microsoft ExcelMarket researchLeadership supportCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field

Minimum 5 years of progressive HR management experience with a focus on compensation and benefits

Experience managing compensation and benefit programs in a multi-state, multi-location environment

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required

Previous HRIS systems experience, preferably UKG to create, updated, and retrieve HRIS reports and upload to shared FTP sites

Ability to travel 10% of the time, as required, primarily during annual open enrollment period

Preferred

CCP (Certified Compensation Professional) certification preferred

Benefits

Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short term disability.

Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses.

401(k) Retirement Plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match.

Paid time off for all regular FT team members, to include paid sick, vacation, holiday, and personal time.

Employee Assistance Program- Confidential professional counseling, financial, and legal assistance provided at no charge to Team Members and immediate family members

Product purchase program.