Director, Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $171,925.00 (Min.) - $232,100.00 (Mid.) - $292,274.00 (Max.) Established in 1997, L.A. Care Health Plan is an independent public agency created by the state of California to provide health coverage to low-income Los Angeles County residents. We are the nation’s largest publicly operated health plan. Serving more than 2 million members, we make sure our members get the right care at the right place at the right time.

Mission: L.A. Care’s mission is to provide access to quality health care for Los Angeles County's vulnerable and low-income communities and residents and to support the safety net required to achieve that purpose.

Job Summary

The Director, Human Resources Total Rewards is responsible for leading and directing, strategic planning and development, implementation, and evaluation of human resources programs and services in the areas of benefits, retirement, wellness, compensation, wage and salary. The position will ensure the maximization of the total rewards team's performance and competency.

The position manages teams responsible for administering and facilitating the above identified programs and services. This position is responsible for directing all aspects of running efficient teams, including hiring, supervising, coaching, training, disciplining, and motivating direct reports. Duties Leads, directs and mentors the managers and staff responsible for Human Resources Total Rewards Benefits and Compensation services and programs.

Leads efforts in planning, development and administration of benefit, wellness and retirement strategies and practices. Leads efforts in the overall design, implementation, communication and administration of the employee compensation and position control programs. Works within L.A. Care’s Human Resources Department to oversee the development of appropriate education materials and presentations to help management understand Compensation and Benefit objectives, and design.

Reviews and updates HR policies, employee handbook and internal organizational practices and procedures in the Total Rewards benefits and compensation functions. Monitors changes to federal, state, and local regulatory laws and requirements and makes adjustments to L.A. Care policies as needed to reflect these changes.

Manages HR vendor relationships. Participates in committees in the areas of compensation, retirement and other related areas. Develops goals, objectives and actions plans for assigned staff which includes full management responsibility for the hiring, performance reviews, salary reviews and disciplinary matters for direct reporting employees.

Functions as a member of the Human Resources Senior Leadership team providing input on strategy and policies across the Human Resources function. Perform other duties as assigned. Duties Continued Education Required Bachelor's Degree Education Preferred Master's Degree In lieu of degree, equivalent education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required: At least 8 years of work experience in Human Resources specializing in compensation, benefits, position control management, and other HR Total Rewards programs and services. At least 6 years of leading staff or supervisory/management experience. Must have experience in navigating and shaping diverse organizational cultures, and able to operate collegially.

Skills Required: Must have considerable knowledge of principles and practices of HR management, state and federal labor laws and regulations. Must have a broad generalist knowledge base of all HR functions. Excellent project management skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Superior problem solving, planning, and organizational skills.

Strong quantitative, organizational, and analytical skills. Proven business partner, relationship management skills, and the ability to interact successfully Resourceful in analyzing and resolving problems. Deliver, acquire and grow peer respect, and be a collaborative team member and leader with strength in sensing/sizing up situations.

Licenses/Certifications Required Licenses/Certifications Preferred Professional in Human Resources (PHR) Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) Required Training Physical Requirements Light Additional Information Either/or certification required. Salary Range Disclaimer: The expected pay range is based on many factors such as geography, experience, education, and the market.

The range is subject to change. L.A. Care offers a wide range of benefits including Paid Time Off (PTO) Tuition Reimbursement Retirement Plans Medical, Dental and Vision Wellness Program Volunteer Time Off (VTO)