Director, Compensation and Benefits
Aprio
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • United States
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About the role
- Design, implement, and manage the organization's compensation and benefits programs, including base pay, variable pay, equity, other incentive programs, health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
- Lead the annual compensation cycle, including market benchmarking, merit increases, incentive plan administration, and salary planning.
- Evaluate and analyze compensation and benefits trends, best practices, and compliance requirements to ensure programs remain competitive and effective.
- Partner with HR Business Partners, Talent Acquisition, and senior business leaders to provide compensation guidance, job evaluations, and internal equity analysis.
- Oversee benefits plan design, vendor selection, and ongoing administration to ensure cost-effectiveness, high employee satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to compensation and benefits (e.g., FLSA, ERISA, ACA).
- Manage relationships with third-party vendors and consultants to maximize value and service quality.
- Lead and mentor a team of compensation and benefits professionals, providing guidance, development opportunities, and performance feedback.
- Prepare and present reports, proposals, and recommendations to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Drive the communication and education strategy for employees to increase understanding and engagement with compensation and benefits programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., CCP, CBP, SPHR) preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Strong knowledge of compensation and benefits principles, design, trends, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with global compensation practices, ideally including India, the Philippines, and Colombia.
- Proven ability to develop and execute strategies that align with business objectives.
- Experience with compensation and benefits benchmarking tools and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle).
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively at all organizational levels and across departments, including with Practice Group leaders, Finance leaders, and Operations leaders.
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism in handling sensitive information.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
compensation designbenefits designmarket benchmarkingsalary planningcompliance analysisvendor managementemployee engagement strategiesglobal compensation practicesanalytical skillsproblem-solving
Soft skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsinfluencingmentoringstrategic thinkingdecision-makingteam developmentpresentation skillsintegrity
Certifications
CCPCBPSPHRBachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesMaster’s degree in related field