About the RoleThe Manager / Sr. Manager, Compensation & Benefits is a key leader within the Total Rewards team, responsible for the strategy and execution of compensation, benefits, and leave-of-absence (LOA) programs. This role partners closely with business leaders, Finance, Legal, and People teams to deliver competitive, equitable, compliant, and data-driven rewards programs that support business objectives and a strong employee experience.
This role balances hands-on execution with forward-looking planning and influence, owning initiatives end-to-end-from design through delivery-while keeping stakeholders informed and aligned throughout. The role also leads and develops a team of compensation, benefits, and leave professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality execution across programs.
What you'll doCompensation
- Lead the design, governance, and ongoing management of compensation programs, including job architecture, base pay, incentives, and equity.
- Proactively assess business needs, workforce trends, and market data to anticipate change and develop compensation strategies, plans, and recommendations aligned with company objectives.
- Guide leaders and People Business Partners through annual and off-cycle compensation processes with clear planning, timelines, and communication.
- Conduct market benchmarking and internal equity analyses, bringing forward clear, well-reasoned recommendations to inform leadership decisions.
- Develop compensation models, forecasts, scenarios, and implementation plans to support workforce planning and financial discussions.
- Partner with leaders and People Business Partners to evaluate and adapt compensation structures across the organization.
- Ensure compliance with wage, pay equity, and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Own compensation initiatives end-to-end, including planning, execution milestones, stakeholder updates, and post-implementation review.
- Partner closely with internal teams to ensure compensation processes are scalable, well-governed, and accurately reflected in systems and reporting.
Benefits & Leave Programs
- Lead the strategy, design, and administration of health & welfare benefits, retirement programs, wellbeing initiatives, and LOA programs.
- Develop forward-looking benefits and LOA plans that adapt to evolving workforce needs and regulatory environments while balancing cost, competitiveness, and employee experience.
- Oversee program governance, vendor relationships, and operational execution.
- Lead annual benefits renewals, including plan design evaluation, vendor negotiations, budgeting, and cost management.
- Partner with brokers and internal stakeholders to analyze medical, pharmacy, and wellness claims, identifying trends, cost drivers, and improvement opportunities.
- Serve as the primary escalation point for brokers and vendors, ensuring accountability and high-quality service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and applicable state and local leave laws.
- Lead open enrollment planning and employee communications in partnership with Communications and People teams.
- Drive benefits and LOA initiatives end-to-end, from recommendation through execution, ensuring clear timelines, stakeholder alignment, and regular progress updates.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams to support benefits and LOA system functionality, data accuracy, reporting, and ongoing process improvements.
What you'll need- 5-8 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
- Demonstrated experience leading compensation programs, market analysis, and job architecture.
- Strong knowledge of benefits plan design, renewals, vendor management, and regulatory compliance.
- Advanced analytical skills; strong Excel required.
- Proven ability to influence, partner cross-functionally, and communicate effectively at multiple levels.
- Strong planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
- Experience leading and developing teams in a compensation, benefits, or total rewards environment preferred.
- HRIS exposure and experience partnering closely with systems teams preferred.
- Professional certifications (CCP, CBP) preferred but not required.
Perks- Free eye exams for your entire family
- Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services
- Amazing healthcare coverage
- 401(k) match
- Flexible PTO
- Tuition reimbursement program
- In-house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6)
- Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day
- Full onsite gym
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