Title:  Rewards Associate

At JTI we celebrate differences, and everyone truly belongs. 46,000 people from all over the world are continuously building their unique success story with us. 83% of employees feel happy working at JTI.

To make a difference with us, all you need to do is bring your human best.

What will your story be? Apply now!  

Learn more: jti.com

Please apply until 5th April

Contract type: Permanent

Contact person: Luis da Silva, Talent Attraction Lead Expert

Rewards Associate

Position purpose:  

The role exists to support compensation and benefits processes while ensuring compliance with local legislation, market practice and the company's guidelines. This position is located in our head office in Raleigh, NC.

What will you do – responsibilities: ​​

Budgets: 

Provide manpower cost analysis, wages, and fringe information in line with Company planning guidelines, extract, analyze, and build budget templates using various SAP AdHoc reports to ensure provided data is most updated and accurate, partner with Finance department on the budget preparation task and serve as main point of contact for all budgeting inquiries.

Benefits Administration:

Initiate and conduct annual review of benefits carriers for all USA entities, ensure benefit programs are in line with market practices, are competitive and in compliance with statutory and federal requirements, manage benefits administration and open enrollments, coordinate and process benefit enrollments for Qualifying Life Events, support various benefit plans (STD, LTD, COBRA, termination of coverage, etc.), prepare and conduct benefit trainings, follow benefit related legislation updates, create benefit related communications, initiate employee benefits satisfaction surveys to ensure best quality service is provided to employees, support ESPP enrollment process, and oversee Worker's Compensation claim submission process.

Compensation:

Prepare compensation scenarios for all new hires and promotions, ensure proposals are in line with the Company's C&B approach and are approved by Management according to deadlines, support payline creation, position evaluation, annual bonus, and annual salary review processes.

Leave Management:

Consult employees on available leave benefits, manage all types of leaves, i.e. STD, LTD, FMLA, ADA, state leaves if applicable, discretionary leave, and JTI Family Leave, liaison with benefit carrier regarding leave-required documentation, approve return to work dates upon completion of leave, ensure leaves are provided in line with current legislation and internal company guidelines, administer COVID related practices: employee communications, testings, vaccination requests, sick leaves, etc.

C&B Surveys:

Participate in Korn Ferry, Hays Group's and Mercer's salary surveys to ensure JTI receives market salary benchmarking annually, and support in analysis of results once they become readily available.

Who are we looking for – requirements: 

• 4 year BA/BS Degree;
• 2-3 years of professional experience in Benefits Administration;
• 401K knowledge & administration experience is a plus;
• Experience in People & Culture projects management;
• SAP HR experience preferred (HR database administration, AdHoc reporting);
• Advanced Excel.

What We Offer:

At JTI USA, we are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer and awarded the Global Equality Standards certificate, continuing our commitment to equal pay and equal opportunities.

Our culture is what makes JTI USA a fun and exciting environment to work in. We value integrity, trust, empowerment, and freedom – freedom of choice, freedom of thought, freedom of expression, and freedom to be yourself.

We ask for accountability, ownership, results, and collaboration.

And we care for our people's well-being. In addition to the salary, you can enjoy the following benefits:

• Excellent company culture
• Competitive Base Salary + Annual Target Bonus
• Annual Merit Increase Eligible
• Excellent Healthcare Plans including Medical, Dental and Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off including 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 12 paid holidays with vacation carry over
• 401(k) Plan with up to 6% Company Match  
• Life Insurance
• Disability
• Legal and accident insurance
• Complimentary healthy snacks in the office
• Fun team building and holiday events
• Summer Hours
• Flexible telecommuting program
• Employee referral bonus program
• Training and advancement opportunities for professional and career development
• Education Assistance

Are you ready to join us? Build your success story at JTI. Apply now!

Next Steps:

After applying, if selected, please anticipate the following within 1-3 weeks of the job posting closure: Phone screening with Talent Advisor > Assessment tests > Interviews > Offer. Each step is eliminatory and may vary by role type.

At JTI, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive work environment. As an equal-opportunity employer, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you need any specific support, alternative formats, or have other access requirements, please let us know.