Manager / Sr. Manager, Compensation & Benefits

About the Role

The Manager / Sr. Manager, Compensation & Benefits is a key leader within the Total Rewards team, responsible for the strategy and execution of compensation, benefits, and leave-of-absence programs. This role partners closely with business leaders, Finance, Legal, and People teams to deliver competitive, equitable, compliant, and data-driven rewards programs that support business objectives and a strong employee experience.

What you’ll do

Compensation

• Lead the design, governance, and ongoing management of compensation programs, including job architecture, base pay, incentives, and equity.
• Proactively assess business needs, workforce trends, and market data to anticipate change and develop compensation strategies, plans, and recommendations aligned with company objectives.
• Guide leaders and People Business Partners through annual and off-cycle compensation processes with clear planning, timelines, and communication.
• Conduct market benchmarking and internal equity analyses, bringing forward clear, well-reasoned recommendations to inform leadership decisions.
• Develop compensation models, forecasts, scenarios, and implementation plans to support workforce planning and financial discussions.
• Partner with leaders and People Business Partners to evaluate and adapt compensation structures across the organization.
• Ensure compliance with wage, pay equity, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Own compensation initiatives end-to-end, including planning, execution milestones, stakeholder updates, and post-implementation review.
• Partner closely with internal teams to ensure compensation processes are scalable, well-governed, and accurately reflected in systems and reporting.

Benefits & Leave Programs

• Lead the strategy, design, and administration of health & welfare benefits, retirement programs, wellbeing initiatives, and LOA programs.
• Develop forward-looking benefits and LOA plans that adapt to evolving workforce needs and regulatory environments while balancing cost, competitiveness, and employee experience.
• Oversee program governance, vendor relationships, and operational execution.
• Lead annual benefits renewals, including plan design evaluation, vendor negotiations, budgeting, and cost management.
• Partner with brokers and internal stakeholders to analyze medical, pharmacy, and wellness claims, identifying trends, cost drivers, and improvement opportunities.
• Serve as the primary escalation point for brokers and vendors, ensuring accountability and high-quality service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, COBRA, FMLA, and applicable state and local leave laws.
• Lead open enrollment planning and employee communications in partnership with Communications and People teams.
• Drive benefits and LOA initiatives end-to-end, from recommendation through execution, ensuring clear timelines, stakeholder alignment, and regular progress updates.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to support benefits and LOA system functionality, data accuracy, reporting, and ongoing process improvements.

What you'll need

• 5–8 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
• Demonstrated experience leading compensation programs, market analysis, and job architecture.
• Strong knowledge of benefits plan design, renewals, vendor management, and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced analytical skills; strong Excel required.
• Proven ability to influence, partner cross-functionally, and communicate effectively at multiple levels.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and execution skills.
• Experience leading and developing teams in a compensation, benefits, or total rewards environment preferred.
• HRIS exposure and experience partnering closely with systems teams preferred.
• Professional certifications (CCP, CBP) preferred but not required.

Perks

• Free eye exams for your entire family
• Deep discounts on lenses, glasses, and other services
• Awesome healthcare coverage
• 401(k) match
• Flexible PTO
• Tuition reimbursement program
• In-house restaurant with highly discounted meals (Steak dinner under $6)
• Free snacks, ice cream, and drinks every day
• Full onsite gym