Benefits Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Fairstead is a purpose-driven real estate firm dedicated to building sustainable communities across the country. Headquartered in New York, with offices in Colorado, Florida, and Washington DC, Fairstead owns a portfolio of more than 25,000 apartments across 28 states that includes 25,000 units under management. Fairstead's commitment to communities is realized through a comprehensive platform that leverages in-house expertise in acquisitions, development, design and construction, asset management, and property management.

Fairstead's primary mission is to provide high quality housing to all regardless of income, and to make our stakeholders feel "Right at Home." We accomplish this through an empathetic and innovative approach, and by utilizing our interdisciplinary platform as an investor, developer, owner, and operator.

Fairstead's Core Values : Innovation, Determination, Integrity, Humility, Empathy and Partnerships

As the Benefits Manager, you will support and manage compensation and benefits strategies that attract, retain, and reward top talent at Fairstead, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. This key role requires strategic thinking, collaboration, and excellent analytical skills to help manage a scaling Total Rewards program.

This role is pivotal in enhancing the employee experience through strategic compensation and benefits initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to not just execute compensation practices, but to influence strategy, improve processes, and make a lasting impact on how we reward our people. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in managing diverse compensation and benefits plans across multiple geographies.

Responsibilities :

• Manage employee benefits programs. Support overseeing the annual renewal process while partnering with our benefits brokers and internal HR Operations Team.
• Evaluate and enhance wellness programs, including mental health, financial wellness, and employee assistance programs.
• Support leave of absence administration and compliance with FMLA, ADA, and state-specific leave laws.
• Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure optimal service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
• Serve as plan administrator for company benefit programs, manage annual audit and filing requirements related to benefits and compensation.
• Ensure compensation and benefits compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory governances.
• Optimize benefit programs ensuring they align with employee needs and company culture.
• Serve as a champion for change, identifying opportunities for organizational enhancement in the areas of compensation and benefits.
• Partner with Finance and other departments to align compensation initiatives with business goals.
• Answer general HR questions. Manage other projects and support key initiatives as assigned by Human Resources.
• Handle confidential and non-routine information with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Requirements :

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.

Salary Range

$95,000—$150,000 USD

Diversity in backgrounds and experiences is key to Fairstead's success. Being an equal opportunity employer is a central tenet of our philosophy that shapes who we are and the communities we serve. Our goal is to ensure competitive total compensation that is commensurate with experience, location, and other market benchmarks.

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