Manager Compensation & Benefits

General Description:

We are seeking a skilled Compensation and Benefits Manager to oversee and administer all of HRL’s compensation and benefits programs. The ideal candidate will ensure that our total rewards strategy attracts, retains, and motivates employees while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and industry standards. This role requires strong management of people and programs, analytical expertise, strategic planning, and a deep understanding of employee compensation structures.

Essential Duties:

Design, implement, and manage compensation and benefits programs to align with business objectives and employee needs

Conduct salary benchmarking and market analysis to ensure competitive pay structures

Develop and administer incentive programs, merit increases, equity reviews, and job evaluation processes

Oversee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, retirement programs, and other employee perks

Ensure compliance with legal regulations, such as FLSA, ERISA, and ACA

Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to manage budgets, advise on best practices, market conditions and compensation costs effectively, including active budget stewardship and meaningful resource allocation

Partner with external partners to negotiate and manage employee benefit plans and the related expenses to employees and HRL

Educate employees on compensation and benefits policies through workshops and communication initiatives

Support management in the creation of new roles, their internal relativity and external benchmarking

Build out and maintain career ladders and skills matrices for the organization

Analyze trends and metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and provide recommendations of compensation and benefits strategies

Handle employee inquiries regarding salary structures, benefits enrollment, and other related matters

Partner with external vendor to age salary scales annually and conduct semi annual full market review

Other duties as assigned

Required Skills:

Demonstrated proficiency in all areas above

Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in compensation, benefits and total reward administration

Strong knowledge of compensation frameworks, benefits plan design, and compliance requirements

Proficiency in HRIS systems and compensation analytics tools preferred (UKG preferred)

Proficiency in MS Excel 

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven mindset

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for collaborating with stakeholders at all levels

Ability to develop and manage strong relationships with internal and external partners and clients

Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Experience in managing third-party benefits providers and consultants

Certification such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or SHRM-CP/SCP is a plus

Required Education:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance preferred or equivalent related experience

Special Requirements:

US Citizenship

Compensation:

The base salary range for this full-time position is $132,765 - $165,983 + bonus + benefits.

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