Salary:

The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the pay range listed below. Base salary is localized according to an employee’s work location. Ranges are market-dependent and may be modified in the future.

 

For candidates living in Boston, MA, Denver, CO, New York, NY, Los Angeles, CA, Sacramento, CA, San Diego, CA, and Washington, DC, the pay range is $86,600 – $100,700.

Position Summary: Duties & Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works in conjunction with specialist, People & Culture as contact for APHL Benefit Plan renewals and employee enrollments for US and international staff.
• Leads the setup of new plan designs and enrollment profiles for open enrollment in ADP.
• Coordinates with APHL’s benefits broker to solve complex employee insurance benefits issues.
• Coordinates and leads employee education sessions for open enrollment and benefits education sessions.
• Administer APHL’s tuition and professional development reimbursement program, tracking employee submissions and guiding employees through the reimbursement process.
• Answers employee questions and provides information to employees related to the organization’s benefits, policies and programs.
• Leads the administration of the annual open enrollment process.
• Coordinates with Accounting to reconcile employee insurance deductions.

 

• Oversees and administers APHL’s compensation system for US and international staff.
• Coordinates with Accounting in managing compensation, taxation, deductions, garnishments, etc.
• Ensures the legal maintenance of accurate employee records and P&C programs and activities on a timely basis and in accordance with corporate requirements.
• Provides input to and manages the approved wage and salary policies in accordance with the corporate policies and procedures; researches market trends, external equity, incentive compensation.
• Collects and processes data for annual salary increase process.
• Works in conjunction with director, People Operations on bi-annual promotion process.

 

• Point of contact for annual acknowledgements for Conflict of Interest, Employee Handbook, etc.
• Oversees corporate filing of annual EEO-1 Reporting.
• Manages 401(K) Plan annual audit and IRS 5500 filing.
• Stays current of relevant developments in legislation/regulatory issues and other trends in areas of responsibility that may impact business operations.
• Gathers, inputs and retrieves electronic data to prepare reports and presentations to management, staff and Board of Directors.
• Ensures compliance with governmental wage and hour regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Employment Standards- Education and Experience:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Human Resources, or other related field
• Graduate Degree preferred and could be substituted for work experience
• A minimum of 5+ years of direct experience working with benefits, compensation, and regulatory compliance
• Supervisory experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of broad HR management subject matter
• Performs work under minimal supervision; works well in teams and individually

• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products (especially including high proficiency in Excel), and ADP Workforce Now

• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and to foster teamwork
• Handles complex issues and problems,
• Has the ability to make logical decisions, carries out decisions
• Ability to handle the complexity associated with tracking and administering compensation, benefits, and compliance regulations for APHL international offices

• SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP preferred

APHL Weeks:: APHL Week is a Conference/Convention that is held at the APHL Home Office Bethesda, MD. This event is mandatory for all employees to attend. Travel and lodging will be reimbursed by APHL. Please Note: Reimbursement for travel and lodging may not be possible for employees that are local to the APHL Home Office. Position Description Status:: The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are illustrative ones anticipated for this position. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required. Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) reserves the right to amend or change this job description to meet the needs of its programs. This job description and any attachments do not constitute or represent a contract. Work Environment:: Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Physical Demands:: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a colleague to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made for known physical or mental limitations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. During the job, the colleague may need to sit for extended periods, use a computer keyboard to type, read information visually, and communicate orally through a computer monitor. Equal Opportunity Employment Statement:: APHL is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.