Manager, Compensation and Benefits
On-siteUnion, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Lead the design, administration, and ongoing evolution of the company's compensation and benefits programs. Conduct market analyses and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness while developing salary structures, job levels, and pay ranges. Partner with HR and business leaders on decisions for new hires, promotions, and transfers, and guide annual compensation planning including merit increases and incentive programs. Manage benefit program administration, vendor relationships, and open enrollment activities while ensuring regulatory compliance. Develop reporting dashboards and analytics to support decision-making, maintain data integrity, and provide clear recommendations on total rewards strategy.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- 10+ years of progressive compensation, benefits, or total rewards experience, including experience managing complex programs
- Strong knowledge of compensation benchmarking, salary structures, job evaluation, and market pricing
- Hands-on experience administering and evaluating employee benefit programs
- Experience working with benefits brokers, carriers, compensation survey providers, and other external partners
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into clear insights and practical recommendations
- Advanced Excel skills and comfort working with HRIS, benefits, and compensation systems
- Working knowledge of applicable compensation and benefits regulations and compliance requirements
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical topics clearly to employees and leaders
- Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A collaborative, service-oriented approach combined with the confidence to provide expert recommendations and challenge assumptions when appropriate
- Required: CCP, CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, or other relevant professional certification
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