THE PORT OF SEATTLE IS HIRING!  WE ARE LOOKING FOR A TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM MANAGER TO JOIN OUR TEAM OF GREAT TOTAL REWARDS PROFESSIONALS AND WORK WITH OUR LEAVE AND DEFERRED COMP PROGRAMS.  

Apply online at Port of Seattle (taleo.net)

TOTAL REWARDS PROGRAM MANAGER - LEAVE AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION (002043)

Applications will be reviewed regularly, and interviews may be conducted prior to the close date.

JOB DESCRIPTION

As a Total Rewards Program Manager you will support total rewards programs by managing leave programs, deferred compensation plans, the Port’s ACA reporting, the Port’s EAP.  You will also participate in compensation and healthcare administration, help develop new programs, and research regulatory changes and new total rewards possibilities.

• You will serve as the team’s expert on and participate in managing the Port’s leave programs (including FMLA, ADA medical leaves, and Port specific programs), update policies as needed and ensure contracts are in place for third-party vendors.
  
• You will manage the relationships with the Port’s leave eligibility, EAP, and deferred comp vendors and ensure contract documents procured timely and are up to date.
  
• You will ensure these, and other programs are running smoothly and share status and other updates with other Total Rewards Program Managers, the Total Rewards Director, and other HR Leadership staff as requested.
  
• You will offer program support that includes working with the Compensation team to market price and assign jobs to pay ranges and with the Benefits team to ensure that the Port maintains a  “better than market” benefits program to support attraction and retention of employees.
  
• You will actively participate in and often lead Total Reward projects of varying sizes.
  
• You will monitor regulatory changes at local, state, and federal levels for impacts on the total rewards programs and provide information about potential changes and impacts to the Total Rewards Director.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experienced - You have five (5) years of progressively responsible total rewards experience that includes researching and analyzing total rewards data and administering a variety of total rewards programs.
  
• Educated - You possess a high school diploma.
  
• Desired - We hope you have a Bachelor’s Degree in HR, or course work related to job responsibilities. We also hope you have a CCP, CBP, CEBS, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or other total rewards/HR certification.
  
• Committed to Equity - You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
• Communicative - Your highly effective interpersonal skills include active listening, strong written and verbal communication, and the ability to persuade and negotiate with others. You have proven presentation skills.
  
• Problem Solver - You have proven systemic and holistic thinking skills and demonstrated effective problem solving and decision-making skills.
  
• Tech Savvy - You have strong skills in Excel and other Microsoft Office applications, and able to utilize technology applications to analyze and present data from other Port of Seattle systems.
  

WHAT ELSE YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Work Schedule - Your normal work schedule will be Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week).
  
• Work Environment - This work will take place in a hybrid remote/in-office setting at management’s discretion.
  
• Washington State Residency Requirement - Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
  

WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port’s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle’s website. 

• Healthcare - Medical, dental, and vision care with options that work for you and your family.
  
• Paid Vacation - About four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
  
• Paid Sick Leave - At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
  
• Holidays - More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
  
• Pension/Retirement Plans - A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
  
• Getting to Work - From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work from home.
  
• Parental Leave - Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
  
• Development - From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
  
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees—regardless of race, gender, and other identities—succeed and reach their fullest potential.
  
• Work-Life Balance - We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
  
• Mission Driven - We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.
  

WHY THE PORT OF SEATTLE

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. 

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors—throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership—the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity. 

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