Introduction to shield ai shield ai’s mission is to protect service members and civilians with artificially intelligent systemsFor our world-class team, no idea is too ambitious, and we never stop working to make possible what looks out of reach todayWe are backed by silicon valley venture capital firms including andreessen horowitz, have been shipping product since 2018, and are growing rapidly
Job description are you a passionate and driven compensation and benefits leader looking to work with a high performing people ops team to plan, direct, and coordinate shield ai`s compensation and benefits strategy? are you eager to make a positive difference in the world? do you want to work alongside mission-driven and values-focused teammates? shield ai is just the place for you!
The director of compensation and benefits will direct, plan, and manage shield ai’s compensation and benefits programs and initiativesThis teammate will be part of the people operations department and will work closely with the department’s leaders to evaluate and modify existing compensation structures and benefits packagesA successful candidate for this position should have considerable experience leading and directing compensation initiatives and benefits programs for a diversified workforce.
What you`ll do:
Design, evaluate, and modify benefits policies to ensure that programs are current, competitive, and in compliance with legal requirements.
Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees by working with brokers and researching benefits issues.
Administer, direct, and review employee benefit programs (health insurance, 401(k), equity, etc.), including the integration of benefit programs following mergers and acquisitions.
Fulfill all reporting requirements of all relevant government rules and regulations, including the employee retirement income security act (erisa).
Direct preparation and distribution of written and verbal information to inform employees of benefits, compensation, and personnel policies.
Manage open enrollment periods, design and develop tools to assist employees in benefits selection, and guide managers through compensation decisions.
Perform benefits audits and mediate between benefits providers and employees, such as by assisting in handling employees` benefits-related questions or taking suggestions.
Resolve premium discrepancies between payroll and benefits carriers.
Prepare detailed job descriptions and classification systems and define job levels and families and pay bands.
Develop methods to improve compensation and benefits policies, processes, and practices, and recommend changes to executive leadership.
Prepare personnel forecasts to project employment needs.
Analyze statistical data and reports to identify and determine causes of personnel problems and develop recommendations for improvement of organization`s personnel policies and practices as they relate to compensation and benefits.
Partner with compensation consulting firm to conduct companywide compensation analyses and equity assessments and refreshes, as necessary.
Who we`re looking for:
You have demonstrated experience in designing benefit plans and creating compensation structures, leveling systems, and pay bands.
You have knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, and hr information systems.
You have knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
You are highly proficient in excel
You have 7-10 years of related human resources experience with at least 2-3 years of management experience
Preferred qualifications and competencies:
At least ten years of experience as a compensation and benefits manager
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Experience working in defense
Experience working on equity plans
Cebs, phr, shrm, or world at work certification
Demonstrated record of working hard, being a trustworthy teammate, holding oneself and others to high standards, and being kind to others
If you`re interested in being part of an engineering team that works hard, loves to have fun, and is working on some truly meaningful, challenging work; apply now and we can chat further!
Shield ai is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employerWe are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran statusWe also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirementsIf you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
To conform to u.sGovernment regulations, applicant must be a u.sCitizen, lawful permanent resident of the u.s., protected individual as defined by 8 u.s.c1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the u.sDepartment of state.
