Compensation & Benefits Analyst
At Curaleaf, we’re redefining the cannabis industry with a strong commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands—including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots—offer premium products and services in both medical and adult-use markets. Join us to be part of a high-growth, purpose-driven company that champions corporate social responsibility through our Rooted in Good initiative, supporting community outreach and positive change.
About the Role
The Compensation & Benefits Analyst will support the administration, oversight, and maintenance of compensation and benefits programs and systems to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and total rewards strategy. This position performs a variety of functions including salary review, benefits plan analysis, ensuring compliance with FLSA and benefits-related regulatory requirements, reporting, job evaluations and analysis, salary grade maintenance, and benefits benchmarking.
Responsibilities
- Provide compensation ranges for new requisitions and promotions within the organization.
- Evaluate and analyze salary and benefits data as a result of promotions, job offers, and organizational changes, both internal and external.
- Support Total Rewards leadership with the annual merit, bonus, and benefits enrollment cycles.
- Perform compensation and benefits studies to include external market analysis, internal equity studies, job evaluation, FLSA classification, and benefits benchmarking.
- Analyze benefits plan utilization, costs, and trends to support recommendations for plan design changes or enhancements.
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all compensation and benefits data in the organization's system of record.
- Assist in delivering training and communication programs related to new or revised compensation and benefits offerings.
- Prepare reports, presentations, organizational charts, cost analyses, and related materials for leadership review.
- Identify, conduct, and participate in appropriate compensation and benefits surveys.
- Collaborate with benefits vendors and brokers to evaluate plan performance, renewals, and market competitiveness.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing compensation and benefits (e.g., FLSA, ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA).
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (BS/BA) in Business, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field — or equivalent experience.
- 2+ years of experience in compensation, benefits administration, or total rewards or 4 years within overall HR, with Total Rewards experience as an assignment.
- Experience with market pricing fundamentals and benefits benchmarking.
- Ability to apply compensation and benefits knowledge, philosophy, best practices, and sound decision-making to current and proposed total rewards programs.
- High level of Microsoft Excel proficiency.
Preferred Qualifications
- Basic understanding of stock-based compensation.
- Basic understanding of sales commission compensation structures.
- Experience with benefits plan administration, open enrollment processes, or benefits vendor management.
- Professional certification (e.g., CCP, CBP, PHR, or SHRM-CP).
Pay
$80,000—$95,000 USD
Benefits
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Competitive Pay and Benefits
- Generous PTO and Parental Leave
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- Life/Disability Insurance
- Community Involvement
- Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts
Benefits vary by state, role type, and eligibility.