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At Sonepar, the global leader in electrical and industrial distribution, successful Associates drive and promote our mindset of Adapt, Dare and Learn. You will be developed and empowered to create best-in-class business strategies and contribute to a customer-centric environment that delivers outstanding results.

About Sonepar USA

Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and continues to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide.

Director of Benefits (Hybrid) Charleston, South Carolina

The Director of Benefits collaborates with external partners and the Sonepar USA Benefit & Investment/Oversight Committees to plan and direct the overall strategy, design, implementation, communication and compliance of Sonepar USA's health and welfare, wellness, and retirement benefit programs as well as supports Executive Compensation programs as needed.

What you will do:

• Sets Direction: Plans and directs overall benefits program design, implementation, communication, and operations to include health and welfare, well-being, and retirement benefits. Guides, organizes, and leverages designated benefit and investment committee efforts to shape future strategic direction. Contributes to the evolving total rewards program strategic framework including assistance with the defining, positioning, and communication of key elements.
• Drives Effectiveness: Leads development, implementation, and operations of benefit programs. Directs development of communication strategies to drive engagement and adoption; provides multi-channel tools to candidates, new hires, and existing associates via annual open enrollment and targeted interventions. Oversees and ensures effective and timely preparation of all materials for the benefits and investment committee in partnership with and/or support of others designated members. Drives overarching philosophy of wellness programs, to include mental and financial health initiatives in partnership with other internal teams (i.e., Sonepar Cares, Employee Resource Groups). Partners with team leadership and advisors, as needed, to understand and ensure plans are compliant with regulatory and legislative requirements to include final approval of 5500s, Summary Plan Documents, annual associate notices, etc.
• Monitors Ongoing Evaluation: Ensures effective consideration of multiple perspectives to shape program and plan design, namely the employer and associate perspective as well as cost and competitiveness. Monitors external trends and regulations ongoing to ensure compliance, proactively identifies gaps and challenges. Oversees and monitors plan performance and suggests appropriate interventions and actions to drive engagement, value, and adoption. Primary Benefit due diligence and implementation strategy for Mergers & Acquisitions Supports compensation as needed.
• People & Partner Management: Direct and motivate a high-performing team responsible for the management and delivery of total rewards programs. Effectively establishes, oversees, and monitors various external partner/vendor relationships. Enables HR Operations to successfully address associate inquiries.

What you bring:

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or related field required
• A minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in leading and managing Total Rewards, including compensation, benefits, and recognition programs, with a proven track record of success in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits regulations, tax implications, and industry best practices. High level of integrity and ethics in managing sensitive compensation and benefits data.

• Experience with Managing self-funded ERISA plans 10+ years Required
• Experiencing designing and implementing Executive Compensation Plans

Licenses and Certifications:

• SPHR/PHR Preferred and
• CEBS/CBP/WLCP Preferred and
• CCP Preferred

Travel Requirements: ~ 10%

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Why work for Sonepar?

At Sonepar USA, we are Powered by Difference. As a company with local roots and global reach, we thrive on the diversity of our associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where you work or who you are, you'll get all the freedom you need to push boundaries, learn from your mistakes and help take our business to another level. You'll also get opportunities to expand your industry experience every single day.

401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.

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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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