Salary
💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per year
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
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
benefits administrationcompensation strategyleave managementHRIS designdata analysisreport generationprocess documentationauditingsystem integrationautomation
Soft skills
communicationpresentationcollaborationanalytical thinkingemployee-focused mindsetproblem-solvingproject managementinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsleadership