Compensation & Benefits Advisor
Location
- United States 6 California (Boron, CA, Santa Clarita, or Greater Los Angeles Area supported)
- For California based roles the expected annual salary range is $108,240 - $148,830
About the Role
We are seeking a Compensation & Benefits Advisor to join our People team, reporting to the Total Rewards Manager. This role supports the design, analysis, and administration of compensation and benefits programs across the U.S. workforce, while contributing to coordination of select international programs. You will help ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business priorities, while delivering a strong employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation
- Conduct job evaluations, market pricing, and benchmarking
- Support salary structure maintenance and annual merit review cycles
- Assist with administration of incentive programs
- Provide analysis and insights to support pay decisions
Benefits
- Support administration of U.S. benefits programs (health, welfare, retirement, leave)
- Assist with open enrollment and employee communications
- Coordinate with brokers, vendors, and administrators
- Support compliance activities, including ERISA and ACA requirements
Total Rewards & Operations
- Partner with HR and business leaders to provide guidance on compensation and benefits
- Support reporting, audits, and governance processes
- Contribute to process improvements and data integrity initiatives
- Assist with coordination of international benefits programs
What You9ll Bring
- Bachelor9s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
- 4 67+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards
- Working knowledge of U.S. benefits and compensation practices
- Familiarity with ERISA, ACA, and compliance requirements
- Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and annual incentive eligibility
- Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits
- Generous paid time off and leave programs
- Career development opportunities
- Inclusive, safety-focused work environment
Where you9ll be working
Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world9s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.
We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs 6 striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can9t do it on our own, so we9re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.
