Key Responsibilities
HR Financial Management & Workforce Planning
Lead workforce cost planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple operating entities.
Develop and maintain annual headcount plans and labor cost projections in partnership with Finance leadership.
Monitor labor-related expenditures, including salaries, overtime, benefits, incentives, and contingent workforce costs.
Prepare monthly and quarterly workforce cost reports and provide recommendations to leadership.
Identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency while maintaining operational effectiveness and compliance.
Compensation Strategy & Administration
Design, implement, and maintain compensation structures, salary ranges, and pay programs.
Conduct job evaluations and support position classification initiatives to ensure internal equity.
Lead annual merit review, salary adjustment, and incentive planning processes.
Perform market pricing and compensation benchmarking to maintain external competitiveness.
Advise managers and HR leaders on compensation decisions, pay practices, and equity considerations.
Payroll Governance & Compliance
Oversee payroll administration to ensure accurate and timely processing.
Maintain compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations, tax requirements, and reporting obligations.
Coordinate payroll audits, reconciliations, year-end activities, and reporting processes.
Ensure strong internal controls and alignment among payroll, HR systems, accounting, and finance functions.
HR Analytics & Reporting
Develop and maintain workforce dashboards and reporting tools covering headcount, turnover, compensation, absenteeism, and other key metrics.
Analyze workforce data and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
Ensure data integrity across HR and financial systems.
Support workforce forecasting and strategic planning initiatives through advanced analytics.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure compensation, payroll, and benefits practices comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
Support internal and external audit requirements.
Maintain documentation, controls, and reporting standards to support organizational governance.
Cross-Functional Partnership
Collaborate with HR, Finance, Talent Acquisition, and operational leaders on workforce planning initiatives.
Provide compensation guidance for hiring, promotions, transfers, and organizational changes.
Support organizational growth and talent strategies through data-driven workforce planning.
Process Improvement
Evaluate and enhance compensation programs, reporting capabilities, and HR financial processes.
Recommend system improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and visibility.
Support technology and process transformation initiatives within Human Resources.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field required.
Experience
7–10 years of progressive experience in compensation, HR analytics, workforce planning, HR finance, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated experience managing compensation programs, salary structures, and workforce cost analysis.
Experience partnering with Finance on budgeting, forecasting, and labor cost management.
Background supporting multi-site or multi-entity organizations preferred.
Technical Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting.
Experience working with HRIS and payroll platforms.
Familiarity with ERP and financial management systems preferred.
Strong analytical and reporting capabilities.
Professional Competencies
Financial Acumen
Compensation Strategy & Administration
Workforce Planning & Analytics
Data-Driven Decision Making
Regulatory Compliance & Governance
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Process Improvement & Continuous Learning
Preferred Certifications
Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, or equivalent HR certification
Work Environment
Hybrid office environment with occasional travel to regional locations.
Limited physical requirements.
Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
SGC is a Certified Small Diverse Business for the Commonwealth of PA serving Harrisburg, Hershey, Mechanicsburg, Carlisle, Lancaster, Allentown, State College, York, Sunbury, Philadelphia & Baltimore.
