Global Compensation & Benefits Manager

About the role

We are looking for a highly skilled Global Benefits & Compensation Manager to deliver an exceptional employee experience by ensuring Discovery Education's compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs are administered accurately, consistently, and compliantly. This role serves as a trusted resource to employees, leaders, and HR Business Partners, providing guidance and operational expertise across Total Rewards programs. The Global Benefits & Compensation Manager partners closely with the Total Rewards Leader, Finance, Payroll, business leaders, brokers, and external vendors to deliver programs that support employee well-being and organizational objectives. The successful candidate combines strong program expertise with operational excellence, managing program administration, conducting audits and compliance activities, overseeing vendor relationships, supporting complex employee matters, and improving Total Rewards processes. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Talent and supports employees in the United States and United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits Administration

• Administer global compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs across multiple geographies
• Execute annual compensation processes, including merit planning, promotion reviews, market adjustments, compensation-cycle administration, reporting, and employee communications
• Conduct job evaluations, market-pricing analyses, benchmarking reviews, and compensation studies; maintain salary structures, market data, benefit records, and program documentation

Employee, Leader & HR Business Partner Support

• Provide employees, managers, and HR Business Partners with clear guidance on compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave administration, and related policies, including support for complex employee matters
• Develop and deliver employee communications, training materials, job aids, FAQs, and educational resources that improve understanding of Total Rewards programs

Payroll, Vendor, Systems & Compliance

• Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate employee deductions, benefit calculations, payroll integrations, and timely resolution of compensation and benefits discrepancies
• Manage broker, carrier, third-party administrator, and consultant relationships; coordinate open enrollment, benefit renewals, carrier implementations, Dayforce testing, vendor integrations, and system enhancements
• Conduct recurring audits of compensation, benefits, HRIS data, payroll deductions, eligibility, and vendor files; administer required benefit filings and regulatory reporting; and support compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, retirement-plan requirements, and applicable regulations

Core Competencies

• Drives Results – Delivers accurate, high-quality work while managing competing priorities and meeting commitments
• Collaborates – Builds productive partnerships with employees, HR Business Partners, leaders, Payroll, Finance, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Instills Trust – Handles confidential employee and organizational information with discretion, integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Optimizes Work Processes – Improves efficiency, consistency, accuracy, compliance, and service delivery through process improvement and technology
• Communicates Effectively – Translates complex compensation, benefits, and leave information into clear, responsive, and audience-appropriate guidance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, Total Rewards, or related HR functions
• Experience administering annual compensation cycles and conducting job evaluations, market pricing, benchmarking, and compensation analysis
• Experience administering employee benefits, retirement plans, wellness and leave programs, open enrollment, vendor relationships, benefit filings, audits, and data validation
• Experience providing compensation, benefits, and leave guidance to employees, leaders, and HR Business Partners
• Knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, retirement-plan requirements, and related compensation and benefits regulations
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HRIS platforms; Dayforce experience strongly preferred; global benefits administration and global payroll experience a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CCP, CBP, or comparable certification preferred
• Legal right to work in the United States

Work Arrangement

This role is designed to be hybrid and based in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can expect to work primarily in a typical office environment with flexibility consistent with Discovery Education's hybrid work practices.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is between $124,400 – $138,250 annually; base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an Annual Bonus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance package (details available on Career Page)
• Career Development: ownership of your success, continuing education and tuition reimbursement programs, mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders, constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building, uncapped career growth
• Team Member Wellness: 7 recognized holidays, PTO without vacation guilt, up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave, Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)

Company Overview

Discovery Education is fulfilling its mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world. Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning through innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.