The Compensation & Benefits Specialist is responsible for managing and administering NEI’s benefits and compensation programs. This role involves ensuring that NEI’s compensation structures are competitive and compliant with legal requirements, as well as designing and implementing benefits programs that attract and retain top talent.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $135,0000 / year

The salary range above is based on the Denver, Colorado labor market.

This opportunity is available to both local / in-office (Lakewood, CO) and full-time remote candidates.

Essential Responsibilities

Compensation Management:

• Develop and maintain competitive compensation structures that align with NEI’s compensation strategy.
• Evaluate salary surveys and benchmarking to ensure market competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with all compensation-related regulations and laws.

Benefits Administration:

• Provide recommendations for benefit program design in alignment with NEI’s strategy.
• Implement and manage benefits programs, including health insurance, leave of absence programs, and retirement plans.
• Communicate benefits information to team members and assist with enrollment processes.
• Partner with People Services leaders to evaluate and negotiate with benefits providers to ensure cost-effective and comprehensive coverage.
• Handle team member inquiries and resolve issues related to benefits.
• Maintain benefits plans and literature in HRIS and NEI intranet.
• Accurately reconcile benefit invoices and team member paycheck contributions, resolving errors.

Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends and make recommendations.
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management.
• Monitor and report on the effectiveness of compensation and benefits programs.

Compliance and Policy Development:

• Ensure all compensation and benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop and update compensation and benefits policies and procedures.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices.

Must Have

• Experience: 5+ years' experience in compensation & benefits; 3+ years specializing in compensation & benefits
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field
• Certification: CCP, CBP, SHRM-CP, PHR, preferred but not required
• Professional, articulate, and able to exercise good independent judgment and discretion
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, successfully handle, delegate, and prioritize multiple competing tasks and effectively manage deadlines
• Expert in Excel
• Highly organized, motivated self-starter
• Proven record of delivering a high standard of quality work with exceptional attention to detail
• Comfortable working with ambiguity and creating systems and plans where there are none
• Flexible and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment with a quickly growing team
• Proficiency in HRIS and compensation management software.
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, ERISA).
• Must have a comprehensive understanding of local, state, and federal employment laws
• Must have a positive, “can do” attitude
• A strong written and verbal command of the English language
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

Nice to Have

• CCP, CBP, SHRM-CP, PHR, preferred but not required
• Multi-state compensation and benefits experience is preferred, but not required

Working Conditions

Work Environment:

Work is performed in an office setting and some field work may be required

Travel:

Typical: 15 – 25%

About NEI Electric Power Engineering

Serving Others. Enriching Environment. Improving Continually. Quality Results. Voted as a top workplace by the Denver Post for five straight years (2020 - 2024), our values have been woven into the fabric of who we are since 1982, guiding our decision making throughout the years. As an engineering services firm, NEI’s mission is to create a great organization that serves people and solves problems.

Since NEI’s founding, we have developed a culture of collaboration and accountability, both across our teams and departments, and externally with our clients across the United States. We believe in two core ideas: hiring great people and celebrating our team members’ diverse backgrounds and unique experiences; bringing in new, unique, and exciting perspectives that can only strengthen NEI as we chart our path into the future.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or genetic information.

Team Member Benefits

We believe that taking care of our team members is of the utmost importance. We strive to foster a community of belonging, professional development, and industry involvement, providing our team with the benefits, tools, and support systems to excel in their roles. Out comprehensive benefits package includes:

• 100% Employer paid team member premiums for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching; 100% immediate vesting
• Annual & discretionary bonus programs
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Employer paid licensure (FE/PE), certifications, seminars, & conferences
• Paid parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Eight (8) paid holidays including a floating holiday to use at your discretion
• Annual Team Building
• Hybrid work environment with remote flexibility
• Career development, training, and coaching opportunities
• Pet insurance