DescriptionCompensation and Benefits PartnerBoise, Idaho Hybrid, flexible in-office schedule Full-Time
Position DescriptionCushing Terrell is hiring a Compensation and Benefits Partner to lead the day-to-day delivery of benefits, leave administration, and compensation programs for our multidisciplinary design firm. This is a full-time, hybrid role based in our Boise, Idaho office with a flexible in-office schedule. You will report to the HR Operations Manager and serve as the primary day-to-day contact for our benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators.
What does this role involve day to day? You will administer our self-funded health plan, monitor medical and pharmacy claims trends, manage leave and accommodation cases, and resolve complex benefits, leave, and compensation questions for employees across multiple states. On the compensation side, you will maintain job leveling and pay band structures, conduct market pricing analysis, and coordinate the annual compensation review cycle. You will also lead recurring total rewards cycles, including open enrollment and plan renewals, from planning through employee communication.
What does success look like? Success in this role means benefits, leave, and compensation programs that run accurately and on schedule, compliance filings completed on time, and data translated into clear options and recommendations for HR leadership. You will explain benefits in plain language, and protect sensitive employee data. The role includes travel of up to 15% per year.
Position Salary Range*The expected salary range for this position is
$90,000 to $115,000 annually.
Required Qualifications**- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 8+ years of human resources experience, including benefits administration, leave administration, and compensation
- Experience administering self-funded health plans, including stop-loss coverage and Section 125 plans
- In-depth knowledge of FMLA, ADA, ACA, COBRA, ERISA, HIPAA, and workers' compensation requirements
- Hands-on compensation experience, including market pricing, job leveling, pay band design, and pay equity analysis
- Proficiency with compensation platforms such as Payscale, HRIS and benefits administration systems, and Microsoft 365, including advanced Excel
- Experience supporting a multi-state employee population
Preferred Qualifications**- SHRM-CP or PHR certification
- CEBS or CCP certification, or progress toward either
- Experience in a professional services environment
- Project management experience leading recurring cycles such as open enrollment, renewals, and compensation reviews
- Familiarity with AI tools and emerging HR technology, and the ability to assess their practical use, risks, and fit
- Experience training others on benefits, leave, and compensation processes
Did you know that some people hold back on applying to jobs if they don't meet 100% of the listed requirements? We don't want you to hold back! If you check most of the qualifications above and believe you could successfully do the work, we encourage you to apply!
Position Responsibilities***- Administer the firm's self-funded health plan, monitoring medical and pharmacy claims and utilization trends and flagging issues to HR leadership.
- Manage enrollment, eligibility, and communication for medical, flexible spending account, wellness, COBRA, and 401(k) retirement plans, leading open enrollment and annual renewals.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators, resolving issues and reconciling invoices.
- Manage federal, state, and company leave programs, including FMLA, short-term disability, ADA accommodations, and workers' compensation claims with return-to-work coordination.
- Build and maintain job leveling and pay band structures, conduct market pricing and salary survey participation, and recommend level and band placement in partnership with talent acquisition.
- Coordinate the annual compensation review cycle and support pay equity analysis, presenting findings and recommendations to HR leadership.
- Manage ACA eligibility, reporting, and other compliance filings, monitor regulatory changes, and lead regular audits of benefits and compensation records.
- Strengthen total rewards programs by benchmarking benefits against peer organizations, improving process documentation, and training HR team members on benefits, leave, and compensation.
Things to Note*Actual pay will be determined based on the candidate's years of experience, licensure status, location, level of proficiency, and other job-related factors (as permitted by law). This position is also eligible for an annual performance bonus.
**Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Cushing Terrell will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
***The majority of the time, a person in this role will be sitting in an office with limited physical requirements. This may require individuals to bend, stretch, twist, and reach.
