We are partnering with a client to identify a Manager, Compensation & Benefits for a newly created role with the opportunity to shape and lead the company's total rewards strategy. This position will have a strong focus on compensation, including market benchmarking, salary structures, job architecture, annual compensation planning, and pay equity initiatives, while also overseeing benefits administration and vendor management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead compensation program design, administration, and annual planning processes.
- Conduct market pricing, benchmarking, and compensation analysis to support competitive and equitable pay practices.
- Develop and maintain salary structures, job levels, and compensation policies.
- Oversee employee benefits programs, vendor relationships, and open enrollment activities.
- Partner closely with HR, Finance, and business leaders to provide data-driven compensation recommendations.
- Lead and mentor a small team while driving process improvements and operational excellence.
- Ensure compliance with all applicable compensation and benefits regulations.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of progressive compensation and/or total rewards experience.
- Deep expertise in compensation strategy, market analysis, salary structures, and annual compensation cycles.
- Prior experience leading or mentoring a team.
- Strong analytical, project management, and stakeholder management skills.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Professional certification preferred: CCP, CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or related credential.
What Success Looks Like
You will build and maintain compensation and benefits programs that are competitive, equitable, compliant, and financially sound. As a trusted partner to leadership, you will leverage market insights and analytics to drive informed talent decisions while enhancing the overall employee experience.
