Hungryroot

Senior Benefits and Compensation Specialist

Hungryroot

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Oversee and manage health, retirement, leave, wellness programs, and COBRA administration.
  • Manage vendor relationships for benefits broker, medical, dental, and other vendors; resolve escalations and claims issues.
  • Lead open enrollment processes, including system configuration, communication, and employee education.
  • Manage Leaves of Absence, FMLA, Short Term Disability, and related employee counseling and documentation.
  • Conduct annual 401(k) audit, coordinate with external vendors, and resolve issues.
  • Administer COBRA open enrollment, subsidies, and notifications.
  • Review and approve billing, invoicing, and automation projects with vendors.
  • Support compensation strategy, role pricing, and job data submission for surveys (Radford).
  • Manage bonus processes, including calculations, updates, and payouts.
  • Support executive, board, and consultant grants.
  • Provide compensation data and modeling support to HRBPs and leadership.
  • Lead HRIS design and functionality enhancements for onboarding, compensation & bonuses, and site-specific processes.
  • Manage employee data updates, support cases, and report generation for stakeholders.
  • Oversee vendor relationships related to HRIS automation, data feeds, and system integrations.
  • Work with technical teams to implement system changes and automate workflows.
  • Onboard corporate employees, execute I-9 processes, and update organizational charts.
  • Support audits (external such as KPMG and internal compliance checks).
  • Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations.
  • Manage process documentation, reporting, and compliance obligations, including ACA 1095-C forms.
  • Support process audits and participate in walk-throughs with external auditors.
  • Serve as a primary contact for employee questions related to benefits and compensation.
  • Develop clear communication materials for open enrollment, onboarding, and ongoing benefit education.
  • Build support for people operations initiatives and facilitate smooth communication channels.
  • Handle special projects and stretch assignments as needed, including process improvements and automation initiatives.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in benefits, compensation, or people operations.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits programs, compensation practices, and leave management.
  • Experience with people systems (HRIS, benefits platforms, payroll integrations).
  • Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to turn data into insights.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a knack for simplifying complex information.
  • A collaborative, employee-focused mindset with a passion for creating positive people experiences.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
benefits administrationcompensation strategyleave managementHRIS designdata analysisreport generationprocess documentationauditingsystem integrationautomation
Soft skills
communicationpresentationcollaborationanalytical thinkingemployee-focused mindsetproblem-solvingproject managementinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsleadership