Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. The National Geographic Society is dedicated to enhancing employee culture and experience through their HR team. The Total Rewards Operations Support Administrator will ensure operational excellence across Compensation, Benefits, and Recognition programs while collaborating closely with the Total Rewards team.
Responsibilities
- Manages the processing of the invoices for the Total Rewards team and claims payments for designated benefit plans, including resolving vendor invoicing discrepancies
- Works with vendors to resolve invoice processing discrepancies
- Assist the Total Rewards Partner with benefit plan audits to ensure accuracy of premium and enrollment data
- Assists the retiree and former staff population with general inquiries about their questions regarding retiree medical, life insurance, pension and 401(k) benefits
- Processes life insurance claims on behalf of our active and retiree population
- Assists with the administrative tasks related to the annual open enrollment period
- Responds to employee inquiries by returning phone calls and managing the benefits inbox and Slack communication
- Supports the coordination of information for the annual audits for the retirement plans
- Manages the routine entry of recipient data into the recognition platform and keeps reports for Senior leadership up to date using real time data
- Ensures gifts are claimed in a timely manner
- Assists with maintaining and updating the gift stores within the recognition platform
- Administers and coordinates the annual awards program
- Conducts research to support the improvement of current reward programs and the development of new ones
- Generates quarterly reports for the executive team detailing the utilization of all rewards
- Provides support in administrating the compensation tool platform
- Supports the director in completing and managing compensation surveys
- Assists in the annual merit and promotion process by creating editable worksheets for staff and uploading merit data into the HRMS platform
- Processes regular stipends related to compensation components
- With guidance from the director, regularly audits and updates compensation fields on the HR database
- Along with internal communications, keep intranet page for Compensation and Recognition up to date
- Improves and maintains the Standard Operating Procedure guide for the Total Rewards team
- Other duties as assigned
Skills
- A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of Total rewards or HR experience
- Strong attention to detail and excellent problem solving skills
- Advanced MS Excel and Power Point skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- A self-starter who is able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, but someone who can also work as part of a team
- Experience with HRIS functionality
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Engaging and comprehensive wellness program
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions after 6 months of employment
- Flexible paid time off benefits with up to 22 days of paid annual leave per calendar year (15 days for new hires in their first year, prorated based on the number of pay periods remaining in the year) and 10 days of sick leave
- 12 paid holidays and a paid winter break between December 25 and 31 (May not apply to all roles that are required to work during high volume seasons or essential workers. Please check with the hiring manager for confirmation.)
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
- Fertility benefits
- Learning and development opportunities
- Lifestyle Spending Account
- Pet adoption assistance and insurance
- Pre-tax transportation benefits with a generous employer subsidy
- Employer-paid life insurance and disability benefit
- A variety of National Geographic discounts and perks
Company Overview
National Geographic Society has funded the best and brightest individuals dedicated to scientific discovery and understanding of our world. It was founded in 1888, and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.nationalgeographic.org/society/.