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Employer Industry: Healthcare Services Why consider this job opportunity: Salary up to $94,500 Yearly discretionary bonus available Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance Flexible schedule with remote work options Clear career advancement and growth pathways Supportive company culture with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion What to Expect (Job Responsibilities): Analyze and document compensation, benefits, leave of absence, and HR programs Maintain salary structures and make recommendations for updates based on market conditions Communicate compensation and benefits policies to employees and provide training Evaluate job roles to determine classifications, titles, and salary ranges Ensure compliance with benefits programs and respond to employee benefits inquiries What is Required (Qualifications): Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, finance, or related field, or equivalent work experience Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, and total rewards Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prioritize tasks High proficiency with Excel, Microsoft Suites, and HRIS systems (Paylocity, Workday) Knowledge of ACA, COBRA, EEO, ERISA, HIPAA, FLSA, FMLA, and GINA compliance How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications): Certified Compensation Professional or Certified Benefits Professional designation Experience working with multiple geographies and diverse stakeholders Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Excellent project management skills Experience in job evaluation and market analysis #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Create and sustain detailed, comprehensive project plans, charters, executive summaries for each project.
• Define project's tasks, resources, timelines, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with collaborators and project team members.
• Lead the project scope, goals, and objectives, considering management's requirements and priorities.
• Track completion and timeliness of project tasks; identify and surface risks as needed.
• Make course corrections when needed for delays.
• Partner with management to identify key collaborators and their role in the project including downstream impacts.
• Engage with key partners throughout the project lifecycle.
• Cultivate effective and professional communication and collaboration to ensure alignment and set expectations.
• Quickly handle and resolve issues as they arise.
• Ensure quality assurance practices are followed to ensure a professional and successful outcome.
• Develop and deliver weekly/monthly updates on each project via status reports.
• Provide related metrics for project achievements.

• Coordinate submission and completion of technical work requests.
• Facilitate exchange of information and deliverables between functional and technical teams.
• Monitor cross-functional project work.
• Document technical processes and procedures.
• Present project updates to senior leadership, partners, and governance teams.
• Stay abreast of Project Management standard processes to incorporate into work as approved.

• Define and recommend standard processes for project and portfolio management
• Collaborate with internal functional teams to seek opportunities for process improvement and enhanced workflow efficiency.

• Bachelor's Degree; Minimum of 7 years of experience in a Functional Project Manager PMO role, with an emphasis in Total Rewards.
• Proficiency in PMO methodologies.
• Prior experience establishing PMO capabilities in an organization and aligning stakeholders to best practices in project management.
• Prior experience with HRIS and data administration project lifecycles.
• Solid knowledge of HRIS system design.
• Proficient in MS Office suite of applications.
• Ability to collaborate on and manage complex, multi-team projects.

• PMP Certification
• Prior experience with operational projects in HR/Employee Benefits and related lifecycles
• Strong proficiency in project management or PMO methodologies, tools, and techniques, including SmartSheets.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed, comprehensive project management plans for multiple, concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of HR, Total Rewards or Compensation disciplines is desired.
• Has experience with M&A functional or technical integration
• Has working technical knowledge of HRIS systems and unique project needs of techno-functional projects.
• Effective communication and people skills to collaborate and present to cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Ability to develop stakeholder presentations in a clear and concise manner. May need to develop Executive Summaries for leadership.
• Experience navigating rapid and significant organizational change.
• Good quantitative and critical thinking skills.

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program - elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more.

Join to apply for the Total Rewards Compliance Specialist role at Schneider Electric 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Total Rewards Compliance Specialist role at Schneider Electric Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $80,640 - $20,960 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits. The Total Rewards Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all compensation, benefits, and wellness programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations. This role supports the administration and auditing of the execution of total rewards offers across North and South America to ensure legal compliance. This role will be reporting into the Americas HRSS organization as part of the Rewards Services team. Key Responsibilities: Data Analysis: Analyze data and recommend audits to identify trends, patterns, and insights to ensure legal compliance. Excel Proficiency: Utilize advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros) to manage and analyze data efficiently. Monitor and partner with Rewards leaders to ensure benefit and compensation administration is within compliance with North America and South America labor laws. Some examples of related laws are ERISA, ACA, FMLA, ADA, and other relevant regulations. Collaborate with Rewards partners, HR, legal, and finance teams to ensure processes and practices are compliant and up to date. Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for audits and regulatory reviews. Support the administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, compensation and other rewards offers as needed Work cross-functionally with all levels of the organization, payroll, HR Shared Services, HR Community, and other departments to ensure alignment as needed. Educate key stakeholders on compensation and benefit process and administration. Manage, prioritize tasks, provide strategic guidance, provide accountability and partner with vendors as applicable Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources, or related field. Proven experience in data analysis and Excel proficiency. Proven experience in the administration and application of legal requirements such as PCORI, ERISA, Non-Discrimination filings, ACA, HSA & FSA, FMLA, etc. for US Experience/knowledge of legal requirements in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile’s Department of Labor 3-5 years of experience with benefit administration processes Understanding of vendor management processes Experience with process improvement methodologies. Experience with vendor management Culture and Values: Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to have ownership, drive accountability of themselves and others, and are passionate about continuously improving processes. Ability to tailor communication and presentation style based on target audience (i.e. Executives, Human Resources, Managers, and Front-Line Employees) Adaptable to support colleagues and take on new tasks as needed in high demand campaigns. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx) Familiarity with payment processing systems such as Dayforce Bilingual: Spanish and English. Brazilian Portuguese a plus. Let us learn about you! Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. 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The Total Rewards Compliance Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all compensation, benefits, and wellness programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations. This role supports the administration and auditing of the execution of total rewards offers across North and South America to ensure legal compliance.

This role will be reporting into the Americas HRSS organization as part of the Rewards Services team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis: Analyze data and recommend audits to identify trends, patterns, and insights to ensure legal compliance.
• Excel Proficiency: Utilize advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros) to manage and analyze data efficiently.
• Monitor and partner with Rewards leaders to ensure benefit and compensation administration is within compliance with North America and South America labor laws. Some examples of related laws are ERISA, ACA, FMLA, ADA, and other relevant regulations.
• Collaborate with Rewards partners, HR, legal, and finance teams to ensure processes and practices are compliant and up to date.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Support the administration of employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, compensation and other rewards offers as needed
• Work cross-functionally with all levels of the organization, payroll, HR Shared Services, HR Community, and other departments to ensure alignment as needed.
• Educate key stakeholders on compensation and benefit process and administration.
• Manage, prioritize tasks, provide strategic guidance, provide accountability and partner with vendors as applicable

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Proven experience in data analysis and Excel proficiency.
• Proven experience in the administration and application of legal requirements such as PCORI, ERISA, Non-Discrimination filings, ACA, HSA & FSA, FMLA, etc. for US
• Experience/knowledge of legal requirements in Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Chile's Department of Labor
• 3-5 years of experience with benefit administration processes
• Understanding of vendor management processes
• Experience with process improvement methodologies.
• Experience with vendor management

• Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to have ownership, drive accountability of themselves and others, and are passionate about continuously improving processes.
• Ability to tailor communication and presentation style based on target audience (i.e. Executives, Human Resources, Managers, and Front-Line Employees)
• Adaptable to support colleagues and take on new tasks as needed in high demand campaigns.

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx)
• Familiarity with payment processing systems such as Dayforce
• Bilingual: Spanish and English. Brazilian Portuguese a plus.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

This role will be reporting into the Americas HRSS organization as part of the Rewards Services team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Analysis: Analyze data sets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that support decision-making process and continuous improvement.
• Excel Proficiency: Utilize advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, macros) to manage and analyze data efficiently.
• Vendor Management: Collaborate with vendors to ensure compliance with agreements, track performance, and resolve issues.
• Process Improvement: Evaluate existing processes related to the administration of Rewards Offers, recommending improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
• Rewards and Payment Calculations: Develop and maintain accurate calculations for employee rewards and payments, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.

• Create and implement employee centric communication plans regarding compensation and benefit programs.

• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with all levels of the organization, payroll, HR Shared Services, HR Community, and other departments to ensure alignment.
• Educate key stakeholders on compensation and benefit process and administration.
• Compliance: Ensure plans are administered and executed in alignment with federal, state and local regulations and, internal policies

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, HR, Data Science or a related field.
• Proven experience in data analysis and Excel proficiency.
• Proven experience in the administration and application of legal requirements such as PICORI, ERISA, Non-Discrimination filings, ACA, HSA & FSA
• 3-5 years of experience with benefit administration processes including tools and programming
• Strong understanding of vendor management processes
• Experience with process improvement methodologies.

• Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to have ownership, drive accountability of themselves and others, and are passionate about continuously improving processes.
• Ability to tailor communication and presentation style based on target audience (i.e. Executives, Human Resources, Managers, and Front-Line Employees)
• Adaptable to support colleagues and take on new tasks as needed in high demand campaigns.

• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, Alteryx)
• Familiarity with payment processing systems such as Dayforce
• Bilingual: Spanish and English

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values - Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork - starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric - apply today!

€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World's most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and 'inclusion' is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

• Oversee the organization's compensation, employee benefits, and payroll functions, including managing outside consultants and vendors.
• Lead benefits programs administration and continuous improvement, ensuring benefits are on par with market to attract and retain talent to the organization. Lead and implement benefits communications programs to ensure understanding of offerings and value and optimize benefits utilization and costs to the organization.
• Lead the compensation function, benchmarking and updating salary and total compensation ranges for all positions. Lead the annual compensation cycle, partnering with HRBPs across the organization.
• Oversee payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance, including management of payroll vendor providing services in Canada and other select countries.
• Collaborate with the Workday team and other functions in recommending and implementing changes to the system. Collaborate with Finance & Accounting through audit and other day-to-day processes.
• Enhance and manage HR and talent reporting and analytics for the organization, using data to assess organization effectiveness and people practices and increase efficiencies. Support the annual budget process through data analytics and reporting.
• Ensure that the organization remains compliant with all laws and regulations across all regions in which it operates, including EEO forms, and other reporting requirements.
• Lead and develop a high performing payroll and benefits administration team.

• People : Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.
• Interesting work : Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.
• Grow and achieve : We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.
• Values . Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.
• Total Rewards : All employees at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation based on the level of the position. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

• Positive and collaborative leadership style to lead and develop a high performing team, setting high standards and accountability for process and results.
• Ability to operate at a strategic and operational level, including attention to detail and willingness to both lead the work and execute.
• Positive and collaborative interpersonal skills to work effectively with leaders and colleagues across the organization.
• High degree of curiosity to learn about the mission and impact of the organization and the areas of specialization of its professionals.
• Problem solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, develop practical solutions, and work in collaboration with colleagues across the organization to address strategic, operational, and any other roadblocks to success.
• Analytical skills with the ability to summarize and communicate in concise and compelling ways complex data and develop models and scenarios for short- and long-term planning.
• Written and oral communication and presentation skills, with enthusiasm to engage candidates and other partners with the mission and strategy of the organization.
• Responsiveness and a sense of urgency, with focus on both outcomes and process improvement for the short and long term.

• Bachelor's degree required preferably in business, economics, engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Eight or more years of progressive experience in employee benefits, compensation, payroll, and HR systems and compliance. Experience with Workday is a plus.
• Experience working with scientific research, academic or research institutions, and experience working with public policy, nonprofit, and/or mission driven organizations are desired.
• Management experience leading teams, developing strategy, and executing plans.
• Proficiency in MS Office is required, including advanced skills in Excel. Strong PowerPoint skills and knowledge of other analytic tools (e.g. PowerBI) are desired.

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Director, Total Rewards and HR Operations at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement, based in our Evanston, Illinois office.

The Director, Total Rewards and HR Operations will oversee the organization's compensation, employee benefits, and payroll functions, develop the HR team's analytics and reporting capabilities, and serve as the organization's HR compliance expert. This role will report to the Chief Human Resources Officer and will be part of the HR leadership team.

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Director, Total Rewards and HR Operations you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Oversee the organization's compensation, employee benefits, and payroll functions, including managing outside consultants and vendors.

• Lead benefits programs administration and continuous improvement, ensuring benefits are on par with market to attract and retain talent to the organization. Lead and implement benefits communications programs to ensure understanding of offerings and value and optimize benefits utilization and costs to the organization.

• Lead the compensation function, benchmarking and updating salary and total compensation ranges for all positions. Lead the annual compensation cycle, partnering with HRBPs across the organization.

• Oversee payroll administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance, including management of payroll vendor providing services in Canada and other select countries.

• Collaborate with the Workday team and other functions in recommending and implementing changes to the system. Collaborate with Finance & Accounting through audit and other day-to-day processes.

• Enhance and manage HR and talent reporting and analytics for the organization, using data to assess organization effectiveness and people practices and increase efficiencies. Support the annual budget process through data analytics and reporting.

• Ensure that the organization remains compliant with all laws and regulations across all regions in which it operates, including EEO forms, and other reporting requirements.

• Lead and develop a high performing payroll and benefits administration team.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People : Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

• Interesting work : Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve : We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Values . Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards : All employees at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are eligible for bonus compensation based on the level of the position. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• Positive and collaborative leadership style to lead and develop a high performing team, setting high standards and accountability for process and results.

• Ability to operate at a strategic and operational level, including attention to detail and willingness to both lead the work and execute.

• Positive and collaborative interpersonal skills to work effectively with leaders and colleagues across the organization.

• High degree of curiosity to learn about the mission and impact of the organization and the areas of specialization of its professionals.

• Problem solving skills with the ability to identify root causes, develop practical solutions, and work in collaboration with colleagues across the organization to address strategic, operational, and any other roadblocks to success.

• Analytical skills with the ability to summarize and communicate in concise and compelling ways complex data and develop models and scenarios for short- and long-term planning.

• Written and oral communication and presentation skills, with enthusiasm to engage candidates and other partners with the mission and strategy of the organization.

• Responsiveness and a sense of urgency, with focus on both outcomes and process improvement for the short and long term.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree required preferably in business, economics, engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• Eight or more years of progressive experience in employee benefits, compensation, payroll, and HR systems and compliance. Experience with Workday is a plus.

• Experience working with scientific research, academic or research institutions, and experience working with public policy, nonprofit, and/or mission driven organizations are desired.

• Management experience leading teams, developing strategy, and executing plans.

• Proficiency in MS Office is required, including advanced skills in Excel. Strong PowerPoint skills and knowledge of other analytic tools (e.g. PowerBI) are desired.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

Learn more about us and the offered benefits, visit our websites at UL.org and ULSE.org.

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