Total Rewards Specialist Jobs

Who We Are/ B&T Values Statement

At Baker & Taylor, we are passionate about changing the world through literacy.We believe that education, access to content, and the freedom to explore are essential.We are dedicated to supporting our library partners across the world who tirelessly provide resources to foster the imagination of future generations and improve outcomes in their communities.Librarians are our heroes and championing and supporting their work is our purpose.

Baker & Taylor is committed to embracing diversity, equity, and inclusion to create an environment that both celebrates and evolves through the unique experiences and contributions of all team members.

oWho You Are

•You are self-motivated, detail oriented and an ability to work autonomously

•You have excellent communication, time management and organizational skills

•High numerical and analytical, with a passion for data

•Knowledge of local, state, and federal labor regulations

•Creativity and curiosity, with a solutions-based mentality

oWhat You’ll Do/ A Day In The Life Typically Includes

Coordinate all aspects of employee leave claims including FMLA, short-term disability, long-term disability and paid and unpaid leaves of absence.Collect, verify, and record employee attendance, including hours worked. Compute wages, commissions, and deductions. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws, including remittance of payroll taxes Serves as point of contact for employees and/or supervisor to identify and provide reasonable accommodations, coordinate and maintain documentation on accommodation efforts. Handle employee benefits and pay related complaints.

oEssential Duties & Responsibilities

•Ongoing administration of all employee benefits programs, such as group health, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, retirement, COBRA, and rewards and recognition programs.

•Oversee and administer leave requests and accommodations requiring specialized attention, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), state and local leave laws, and short-term or long-term disability plans. Also serves as point of contact for employees and/or supervisor to identify and provide reasonable accommodations, coordinate and maintain documentation on accommodation efforts.

•Data entry and maintenance of all employee information in the HRIS system

•Manage monthly benefit invoice payments and ensure all benefit compliance requirements are fulfilled

•Help execute annual benefit open enrollment. Participate in renewal meetings with benefit broker

•First point of contact for all staff benefits and compensation questions

•Counsel with employees and supervisors concerning leave benefits and provide employees with accurate information on deductions from pay relating to absences, medical certification requirements, return-to-work dates, etc.

•Work cooperatively with Finance department and risk management to process and coordinate all employee leaves and absences.

•Processing all aspects of payroll, including managing company budgets and expenses. They work closely with different departments to increase performance and ensure smooth operations.

•Process and monitor garnishment orders.

•Handle employee complaints about incorrect payments and resolve discrepancies

oWork Environment

•The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

oRequired Skills & Experience

•Bachelor’s degree and/or three years benefits or leave administration and/or Human Resources experience in Leave Of Absence administration

•Advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory, legal requirements and reporting, including ACA, COBRA, EEO, ERISA, HIPAA, FLSA, and FMLA

•PHR certification /Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) preferred

oPhysical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.The employee is frequently required to use hands and fingers to use computer equipment.The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.Specific vision requirements include close vision in order to use PC/CRT and read written documents.

oBenefits

•Participation in company health (medical, dental) insurance plans on the 1st of the month following your hire date

•Company short-term and long-term disability benefits

•Flexible PTO - In recognition of the professional environment in which we work, you will immediately be eligible to participate in the Company's pilot Flex PTO program.

•Under the Flex PTO program, you may use Flex PTO each year for PTO, illness or other personal time provided good standing and subject to business needs. Importantly, there is no predefined number of Flex PTO days, nor do you earn or accrue paid time off under the Program.

•Career development and advancement opportunities

oCareer Path

•Total Rewards Specialist – Manager, Total Rewards