The Compensation & Benefits Manager leads the design, implementation, and administration of total rewards programs for a multi-state workforce of hourly and salaried employees. This role ensures competitive, compliant compensation and benefits aligned with business goals.
Key Responsibilities:Compensation- Develop and manage pay programs across multiple states
- Establish salary bands, wage structures, and incentive plans
- Ensure compliance with FLSA and state/local wage laws
- Conduct benchmarking and maintain internal equity
Benefits - Administer and optimize multi-state benefits programs, including a self-funded medical plan
- Manage vendors (TPAs, brokers, PBMs) and oversee renewals
- Monitor claims, utilization, and cost-control strategies
- Lead open enrollment and employee communications
Leave & Payroll Support - Oversee leave programs (FMLA, state laws, disability) and benefits continuation
- Partner with payroll on multi-state compliance, taxes, and deductions
M&A Integration - Support due diligence and integrate compensation and benefits programs
- Align pay practices, benefits, and vendors across acquired entities
- Lead communication and ensure compliance during transitions
Compliance & Strategy - Ensure compliance with all federal and state regulations (ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, etc.)
- Conduct pay equity analysis and reporting
- Partner with leadership on total rewards strategy and workforce trends
Employee Support - Advise leaders and employees on pay, benefits, and leave programs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's preferred
- 5-10 years of compensation/benefits experience
- Experience with salary structures and multi-state compliance
- Self-funded medical plan and M&A experience preferred
Skills: - Expertise in wage & hour laws and total rewards programs
- Strong analytical, vendor management, and communication skills
Salary Description
$100,000
