Manager, Benefits and Compensation - American Credit Acceptance

American Credit Acceptance is seeking a talented and experienced Senior Manager of Benefits and Compensation to join our Human Resources team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the company’s compensation and benefits programs. The Senior Manager of Benefits and Compensation will play a crucial role in ensuring that our compensation and benefits packages are competitive, equitable, and aligned with our strategic objectives.

Essential Functions 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Key Responsibilities:

Compensation Strategy & Analysis:
Help lead new job architecture project
Develop and implement competitive compensation strategies that attract and retain top talent.
Conduct regular market analysis to ensure our compensation packages remain competitive.
Design and manage incentive programs, bonus structures, and other compensation-related initiatives.

Benefits Administration:
Oversee the administration of employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness programs.
Evaluate and recommend improvements to the benefits offerings to ensure they meet the needs of our diverse workforce.
Partner with benefits providers to negotiate contracts and ensure cost-effective solutions.

Compliance & Reporting:
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits.
Prepare and submit required reports, filings, and disclosures related to compensation and benefits.
Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and legislative changes affecting compensation and benefits.

Employee Communication & Education:

Communicate compensation and benefits information to employees effectively through various channels.

Conduct educational sessions and workshops to help employees understand their compensation and benefits packages.

Respond to employee inquiries and resolve issues related to compensation and benefits in a timely manner.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

Collaborate with ACA Senior Leadership, finance, and other departments to align compensation and benefits strategic with business goals.

Build strong relationships with external vendors, consultants, and industry peers to stay informed and leverage best practices.

Lead or participate in cross-functional HR projects and initiatives as needed.

Perform needs analyses and review organization resources to ensure that resources exist or are developed to support ACA’s needs that support the near- and long-term goals of the organization. 

Support other programs as deemed necessary through the needs analysis process. 

Partner with ACA’s Payroll function 

Other tasks as assigned. 

Qualifications 

7+ years of experience in benefits, compensation and HRIS management 

3+ years of experience in people leadership 

Proven ability to effectively manage compensation and benefit programs 

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field preferred 

SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification is preferred 

Strong communication and analytical skills 

Proficient in Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and other Microsoft Office products 

Demonstrated knowledge through direct, on-the-job experience of adult learning concepts, instructional design techniques, and evaluation methodologies 

Experience working in organizational development for a large operation or business unit, in a high-growth or start-up environment highly desired 

High level of experience in working with HR systems 

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position with a work schedule of Monday-Friday with some schedule variations as needed.

Travel

This position will require up to 10% travel.

EEO Statment

ACA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. ACA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

California Privacy Notice
"As an employer of California residents, we are dedicated to protecting your privacy rights. Any personal information you provide during the application process will be used solely for permitted internal purposes and will be handled in accordance with applicable privacy laws. By applying to this position, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information as described in our Employee Privacy Notice."

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

You are not officially considered an applicant unless you have completed an employment application in ACA’s online applicant tracking system, iCIMS.