Manager, Human Resources – Total Rewards Position Available In Erie, New York

Manager, Human Resources

• Total Rewards Person Centered Services
• 2.9 Buffalo, NY Job Details Full-time $86,000
• $92,000 a year 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Management EDI Ceridian Databases Project management Dayforce Bachelor’s degree Human Resource Management Human resources HRIS Senior level Leadership 2 years Loan processing Employee evaluation Full Job Description Why Work for Person Centered Services?

When you join the Person Centered Services team, you can make a difference in the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, while also reaching your own career goals.

Benefits for full-time positions include:

20 Days of paid time off (PTO) in your first year! Increasing to 25 Days in your second year! 13 Paid Holidays Comprehensive health insurance plans for you to choose what best fits your needs (Medical, Dental & Vision) 401(k)

• the Company matches 50% of the first 6% up to a maximum of 3% Company paid benefits: basic life insurance, long-term disability, and a Lifestyle Spending Account with a benefit of up to $500 set aside for employees to spend on wellness eligible expenses! Employee Discount and Wellness Programs
• Currently providing 3 paid hours per week for exercise, volunteering or personal wellness!

Professional development opportunities including mentorship program options and ongoing coaching

MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

• TOTAL

REWARDS HYBRID JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Human Resources

• Total Rewards is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the organization’s compensation, benefits, leave management, wellness initiatives and HR Systems.

This role ensures that total rewards programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. The position also includes supervising and mentoring the Senior HR Generalist and HRIS Analyst, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide leadership oversight for the HRIS Analyst and Senior HR Generalist. Conduct compensation analyses and provide strategic recommendations. Design and maintain pay structures, grading systems, and Total Compensation Statements. Lead annual compensation and benefits benchmarking and reporting. Explore and evaluate compensation module options for future implementation. Oversee full benefits administration, including plan design, vendor selection, and employee education initiatives. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in benefit invoices; review and authorize vendor payments. Monitor and update EDI feeds, post-open enrollment data, and ongoing benefits processes to ensure accurate and timely transmission to carriers. Serve on the Retirement Plan Committee, representing team member needs and contributing to plan development and oversight. Coordinate 401(k) processes, including loans, compliance, and 401(k) committee documentation. Review and recommend employer contribution strategies. Lead benefit communications and deliver presentations to team members and leadership. Develop tools and materials to enhance understanding of total rewards offerings. Provide guidance to HR team members and managers on compensation and benefits issues2. Collaborate with HR leadership and Finance leadership on strategy, budgeting, and cost containment. Manage vendor relationships and external consultants. Lead the Wellness Program and chair the Wellness Committee, including communications and vendor coordination. Oversee the leave of absence program in partnership with the Senior HR Generalist, ensuring compliance, consistency, and a positive team member experience Lead the leave outsourcing project, including vendor coordination, implementation planning, and integration with internal workflows Maintain functional oversight of HRIS operations, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and system integrity, while delegating day-to-day execution to the HRIS Analyst.

OTHER DUTIES

. Commits to a respectful, just, and supportive environment for individuals and team members aligning with the organization’s commitment to inclusion and belonging. As a leader, sets and promotes a culture focused on inclusion and belonging in all business practices. This includes actively seeking, hiring, and developing talented candidates and appropriately and fairly addressing issues related to inclusion in all interactions with team members. Other duties as necessary or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong knowledge of HR business processes, employment laws, and HRIS systems. Excellent communication, consultation, facilitation, and project management skills. Proven ability to manage multiple high-priority projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Strong business acumen with the ability to build trust and credibility across all organizational levels. Creative and strategic thinker with strong problem-solving and organizational diagnosis skills. Highly organized with exceptional time and task management capabilities.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related experience, preferred. 3-5 years of experience in a HR leadership role, required. 2 years of experience in compensation & benefit, required. Familiarity with HR databases, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), required, Dayforce experience is a plus. Familiarity with I/DD provider agencies, OPWDD, or Health Homes preferred. View Full Job Description Person Centered Services has a commitment to equal employment opportunity for all staff and applicants for employment. Employment decisions including, but not limited to, those such as staff selection, performance evaluation, administration of benefits, working conditions, staff programs, transfers, position changes, training, disciplinary action, compensation, and separations are made without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming), creed, national origin, nationality, citizenship status, domestic partnership status, ancestry, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, civil union status, family status, age, mental or physical disability (including AIDS or HIV-related status), atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait of an individual, genetic information or refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available the results of a genetic test, military status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.