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Director of Compensation & Benefits
2 years ago
As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
PERKS & BENEFITS
Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays
100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan
Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More
Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens
Yoga & Wellness Activities
Happy Hours
Company Events
Dog Friendly
The Director of Compensation & Benefits is a newly created role responsible for the design, implementation, management and ongoing evaluation of Jam City’s compensation and benefits programs. This position plays a key role in determining how we will optimize our total rewards offering to attract top talent, foster retention and enhance engagement in our rapidly growing organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, manage and administer compensation programs that support Jam City’s business needs, including base salary, short-term incentives, long-term incentives and spot award programs
- Provide advice on complex or unusual compensation situations
- Evaluate competitive practices and positioning relative to the market and make recommendations to ensure our compensation and benefits plans are attractive and support Jam City’s talent strategy
- Develop and manage sources of market information, including surveys, professional associations and networking opportunities. Stay abreast of trends and identify opportunities for program changes
- Manage compensation cycles including annual base salary, promotion, bonus and equity review cycles
- Collaborate with members of the People team to identify pay-for-performance links, develop compensation planning guidelines, and create manager training and employee communications associated with compensation cycles
- Enhance manager compensation acumen through the development of compensation guidelines and manager training, ensuring managers have the tools and knowledge necessary to make optimal compensation decisions
- Ensure employees understand our compensation and benefit programs and how those programs contribute to Jam City’s employee value proposition. Work cross-functionally to ensure employees have access to information about their compensation and benefits
- Work with the SVP, People (CPO) on aspects of executive compensation management, processes, disclosure and reporting
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations including but not limited to pay equity and FLSA
- Research, analyze, and recommend benefits programs that support the needs of Jam City’s diverse employee population. Stay abreast of benefit program innovations and trends
- Identify and manage working relationships with benefit plan providers, vendors, auditors and consultants, ensuring quality delivery
- Oversee the design and implementation of benefits open enrollment annually
- Oversee the management of Jam City’s 401(k) plan including plan design, record keeping and compliance. Manage the working relationship with the external retirement plan advisor to the Committee.
- Manage Jam City’s time-off guidelines and policies including PTO, FMLA, family leave and holiday policies. Work cross-functionally to ensure policies are documented, communicated and administered correctly
- Manage benefit plan arrangements for Jam City employees outside the US. Establish consulting relationships, as needed. Provide oversight on benefit plan selection and administration
- Ensure all audit and regulatory processes for benefit plans are managed effectively and that our plans are compliant with relevant laws and regulations. Ensure all benefit program documentation and notices are updated and distributed
- Participate in other cross-functional projects and initiatives, as needed
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least five years managing a compensation and benefits function, preferably in a publicly traded, high-growth company
- Experience developing compensation and benefits programs and effective processes in a start-up environment that support organization culture, values, and business strategy
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment that is dynamic and subject to rapid change
- Experience managing external service providers including consulting relationships, benefit plan providers and administrative service contracts
- Strong project management and prioritization skills that enable effective management of multiple projects and competing deadlines
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build strong business partnerships and work collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders at all levels, including senior management
- Requires a bachelor’s degree; advanced degree in a related field a plus
OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION
We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more.
Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.
ABOUT JAM CITY
Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience.
Led by CEO Chris DeWolfe, former MySpace co-founder and CEO, and COO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date.
The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018.
Jam City has nine studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto.
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