We are seeking an experienced Human Resources & Benefits Manager with 8+ years of experience in Human Resources/Benefits and 3 years of supervisor experience to join our team in the West Palm Beach, FL corporate office.

The Human Resource/Benefits Manager will provide general HR support to the business to include Employee Relations, collaborating with payroll, administering benefits to include annual benefit renewals, and managing open enrollment.  Will manage all leaves of absence and communications with associates requesting leave. Will review compensation and benchmarking annually. 

At WGI, you will find talented, passionate associates providing exceptional service in collaborative, team-driven environments, all while having fun and enjoying the work they do. We work to stay ahead of the curve by investing in the latest tools and technology. As one of the nation’s top consulting firms, we consistently strive to promote efficiency, cultivate a culture our associates can proudly embrace, and empower our associates to advance their career growth at WGI, and beyond.

WGI is always looking for remarkable individuals to join our team and help us grow in our vision. If you think you are an innovative, self-motivated team-player, and want to shape your community, join our WGI team today!

WGI offers a complete Benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD & STD, Life Insurance, 401k with match, PTO, Holidays, HSA with company contribution, Pet insurance, and Employee assistance program.

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Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversee the daily workflow of the department to include onboarding and orientation.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• HR Strategy: Partners with the leadership team to understand and execute the organization’s human resource and talent strategy, particularly as it relates to current and future talent needs, recruiting, retention, and succession planning.
• Employee Relations:
  • Provides support and guidance to HR generalists, management, and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodation, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
  • Oversee employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Growth: Collaborate with finance, IT, and executive leadership to support cultural and HRIS integration during mergers, acquisitions, and organizational change.
• Compensation and Benefits:
  • Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; researches and proposes competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
  • Manage the benefits to include annual renewals, open enrollment, updating HRIS system, and processing life event changes
  • Handles benefit compliance reporting, including year-end 1095 forms
  • Partners with Payroll on managing Health Savings Accounts (HSA’s)
  • Guides the Wellness program
  • Manage the FMLA and Disability plans in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements
  • Partners with Payroll in bi-weekly payroll to ensure changes are accurate
  • Manages/processes workers’ compensation cases
• Compliance and Risk Management:
  • Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance, including OSHA and DOT regulations relevant to field operations.
  • Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
  • Annual updates to the Affirmative Action Plan
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems. Experience with Ceridian Dayforce is a big plus.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of employment visas

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of eight years of human resource experience required. A minimum of 3 years of supervisor experience.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP highly desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
• Ability to travel as needed.