Compensation & Benefits Specialist Colorcon® is a world leader in the development, supply and technical support of formulated film coating systems, modified release technologies, specialty excipients and functional packaging for the pharmaceutical, nutritional, and animal health industries. Our best-in-class products and technologies are complemented by our extensive formulation experience, application data and value-added services to support all phases of solid oral dose design, development, and manufacture. Our focus on market issues and technology development has earned Colorcon an international reputation as a pharmaceutical supplier of choice. That reputation is based on superior product quality, unparalleled technical support, extensive regulatory assistance and reliable supply from multiple locations, with our Global Headquarters located in Harleysville, Pennsylvania. Colorcon has 26 technical service laboratories globally and more than 2100 employees exclusively dedicated to its customer base. We are a successful company thanks to our diverse workforce and global reach. We believe that our operating principles define our culture, values and organizations and are key to achieving our mission and vision, strategies and goals. Corporate Values Platinum Rule: We treat others the way they want to be treated Empowerment: We trust our colleagues with responsibility and decision-making Keep Getting Better: We create an environment for constant improvement, to be the best we can Teamwork: We embrace the value of collaboration; work together to exceed what is possible as individuals Customer Focus: We put our customers’ needs at the heart of everything we do Global Respect: We are citizens of a diverse world and behave with respect for the communities in which we operate Employee Benefits All employees are eligible to participate in our company-wide bonus program Employees have the choice between three medical plans 100% company-paid Dental Insurance for all employees and their qualifying dependents Optional Vision Coverage Fitness and Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Corporate Social Responsibility Groups (CSR) Parental Leave Tuition Reimbursement; up to $8,000 per calendar year 401(k) Company Matching Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Colorcon is committed to maintaining a diverse workforce and an inclusive and equitable work environment. This includes all employment-related decisions and business dealings on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. The Compensation & Benefits Specialist at Colorcon is responsible for supporting the implementation, administration and continuous improvement of the Regional Total Rewards programs; this includes marketing, communicating and the administration of programs associated with health and wellness. This role reports to the Manager – Talent & Analytics and plays a key role in optimizing our compensation & benefits strategies to support and retain our existing employees, as well as attract new talent. Responsibilities & Duties Compensation Execute annual compensation cycles (merit, market reviews, bonuses) and ensure timely coordination with global/regional HR and Finance teams. Conduct salary benchmarking, internal equity studies, and support the maintenance of pay structures; coach manager’s on how to reward our people properly. Partner with Manager – Talent & Analytics to support job evaluations and maintain job architecture based on Mercer or equivalent methodology with responsibility for completing data requests and designing compensation guidelines. Benefits Administration Implementation and maintenance of the Colorcon's benefits programs within the region. Coordinate benefits activities and support for the regional HR team with leave of absence administration, new hire benefits orientation & enrollment, annual open enrollment, and off boarding. Administer retirement & pension programs. Support all benefits audits and benefit compliance activities. Partner with EHS for any worker’s compensation claims that arise by supporting Site HR team members and liaising with third party administrator. Analytics & Communication Serve as subject matter expert for compensation and benefits programs and policies. Develop and deliver clear communication materials related to Total Rewards and policy updates. Serve as point of contact for employees for benefit questions, claim issues and plan changes. Prepare compensation & benefits analytics, dashboards, and budgeting models. Build and maintain strong relationships with compensation and benefits vendors to ensure all plans are compliant and current. Keep a continuous improvement mindset and recommend new approaches and procedures to increase the efficiency of the department and offerings for employees. Maintain policies and information on Colorcon’s Guidelines for Excellence (intranet). Organize and maintain digital employee files as it pertains to any benefits and retirement information. Perform other duties as assigned to support the Human Resources team. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in human resources preferred or related field required. Minimum of five years’ experience in compensation and benefits administration required with previous retirement & pension program administration experience strongly preferred. Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) certification preferred. Team player who is proactive, motivated, innovative, and results oriented. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with limited supervision and under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Ability to handle confidential information with great sensitivity. Must be able to work well with employees at all levels of the organization. Proficient with Office 365. Work Environment This role is a hybrid position based out of Colorcon’s Harleysville, PA site with up to 3 days per week required onsite. Working remotely from a home office will be facilitated when applicable and is at the manager’s discretion. Travel: up to 10% annual travel may be required. Location: 275 Ruth Road Harleysville, Pennsylvania, 19438 United States Colorcon participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. E-Verify Works for Everyone. 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