Founded in 1948, Norco is headquartered in Boise, Idaho and has more than 70 branches in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Nevada, Washington, Utah and Wyoming. As a family and employee owned company we operate the nation's largest independent gas manufacturer/distributor of welding, safety, medical equipment and supplies. Norco is proud to be among the thousands of privately-owned businesses nationwide that offer their employees a meaningful stake in the business through employee stock ownership (ESOP).

At Norco we share a common mission: "Serving You Better." Treating customers, suppliers and each other with respect and dignity is our top priority. We work hard every day to serve others and create rich lives for our employees, their families, and the communities where we work and live.

The primary role of each Employee Owner is to serve, grow, enhance and protect Norco business.  All Norco Employee Owners have a stake in the performance of the company and stand to benefit directly from the company’s growth and profitability.  Every Employee Owner is required to be punctual, efficient, ethical, professional in conduct, and to dress and work as part of a team with a positive attitude, with respect for coworkers and customers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand compensation and benefits best practices and assist the Director of Human Resources in maintaining a competitive benefits and compensation strategy.
• Assist the Director of Human Resources in the administration of appropriate compensation and benefit policies, practices, and processes in compliance with state and federal laws relating to compensation and benefits.
• Work with retirement plan vendors on all required benefit filings, such as Form 5500, census production and other requirements under the IRS and ERISA.
•  Coordinate the annual audit of 401(k) retirement plans.
•  Manage the company’s wellness program and related initiatives. 
•  Assist Director of Human Resources in annual budget preparation in the areas of compensation and benefits.
•  Develop strategic benefit communications for all levels of company employees. Regularly update benefit guides, relevant compensation and benefit information in the employee handbook, and other published compensation and benefits tools.
• Work with third-party resources, including an employee benefits broker.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for benefits and compensation matters; stay current on trends and regulatory changes impacting employee benefits and compensation, proactively communicating changes that impact the company.
• Administer benefits program to include plan renewals, evaluation of total benefits package and management of total benefits package, in collaboration with the Director of Human Resources.
• Manage the online benefits administration system.
• Conduct appropriate training, alongside the Director of Human Resource, to include benefits enrollment training and best practices training for managers in regards to compensation management.
• Assist with the performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within the company. 
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.  
• Responsible for managing, tracking and reporting employee compensation and benefit related costs while staying within pre-set budget.
• Follow safe work procedures and ensure adherence to practice of safety daily.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong organizational, analytical, problem solving, and interpersonal skills
• Honest, ethical, and dependable
• Ability to perform multiple tasks
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Posses a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively supervise and manage personnel
• Accurately enter data into computer and acquire a working knowledge of any software applications applicable to the position

Education or Experience Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, preferably with a focus in human resources, business administration, finance, or related field, MBA a plus
• 3-5+ years of experience managing a self-funded health plan
• 3+ years of experience managing a wellness program
• Excel proficiency
• Experience with HRIS system, preferred

License or Certificate Required:

• PHR/SPHR or CEBS certification preferred

Norco offers a competitive compensation/benefit package, including:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) 
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Accounts (FSA)
• Life Insurance provided at no cost to employee by Norco through United Heritage
• Supplemental Accident, Disease, and Life Insurance through Colonial Life Insurance
• Employee Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Wellness Program
• Employee Discount on products sold by Norco

Norco, Inc is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.