Senior Compensation & Benefits Manager
Senior Compensation & Benefits Manager
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Job Description
Jama Software is focused on maximizing innovation success in multidisciplinary engineering organizations. Numerous firsts for humanity in fields such as fuel cells electrification space software-defined vehicles surgical robotics and more all rely on Jama Connect requirements management softwareto minimize the risk of defects rework cost overruns and recalls. Using Jama Connect engineering organizations can now intelligently manage the development process by leveraging Live Traceability across best-of-breed tools to measurably improve outcomes. Our rapidly growing customer base spans the automotive medical device life sciences semiconductor aerospace & defense industrial manufacturing consumer electronics financial services and insurance industries.
The Senior Compensation & Benefits Manager at Jama Software is a hands-on flexible individual contributor responsible for the review implementation and administration of employee benefits and compensation programs. This role ensures that both benefits and compensation offerings are competitive compliant with local and international regulations and aligned with the companys strategic objectives. In addition to managing health wellness and retirement programsincluding U.S. 401(k) administrationthis role owns all compensation operations such as salary benchmarking job leveling pay structure maintenance and annual compensation cycle. The Compensation & Benefits Manager partners closely with internal stakeholders to ensure data accuracy operational excellence and a positive employee experience across total rewards.
The ideal candidate will be located on the West Coast in Pacific Time Zone.
What Youll Do:
- Administer implement review and maintain comprehensive benefits programs (e.g. health dental vision life insurance wellness disability parental leave) that are competitive cost-effective and legally compliant.
- Manage U.S. retirement and savings plans including 401(k) administration compliance testing coordination employer contributions and employee communications.
- Own compensation program operations including salary benchmarking job leveling market pricing compensation survey participation and annual compensation review processes (e.g. merit bonus equity refresh).
- Maintain and update compensation structures (pay ranges incentive targets) ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness.
- Act as liaison with third-party vendors (brokers carriers 401(k) providers) to manage renewals escalate issues and ensure high service levels.
- Coordinate and partner with Payroll to ensure timely and accurate processing of benefits deductions and compensation changes.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits and compensation escalating complex matters as appropriate.
- Manage and plan open enrollment processes plan documentation updates benefit plan renewals and compliance reporting (e.g. 5500 filings ACA nondiscrimination testing).
- Maintain compliance with legal requirements across all benefits and compensation offerings working with internal counsel as needed.
- Manage leave of absence programs (e.g. FMLA state leaves short- and long-term disability) ensuring accurate tracking compliance and communication.
- Oversee global vacation and time-off policy tracking ensuring alignment with local labor laws global statutory laws and internal policies.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align total rewards programs with company goals and drive employee understanding and engagement through clear communications and resources.
- Ensure HRIS and related systems accurately reflect benefits and compensation structures; coordinate system changes as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
What Youll Bring:
- 6 years of experience in a compensation and benefits role ideally with global exposure.
- Proven experience with U.S. benefits and retirement plan administration.
- Hands-on experience with global compensation operations survey participation and benchmarking.
- Experience working with HRIS systems and vendor portals.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits and global compensation compliance requirements (e.g. ERISA ACA FLSA).
- Experience managing retirement plans such as 401(k) including working knowledge of compliance testing and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Working knowledge of compensation principles including benchmarking pay range creation and maintenance and pay equity analysis.
- Experience with EDI and setting up vendor file feeds.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in handling sensitive compensation and benefits data.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data identify trends and make data-driven recommendations.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills; able to convey complex information to diverse audiences.
- Experience managing vendors and negotiating benefits renewals.
- Proficient in HRIS platforms Excel and compensation/benefits tools.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Nice to Have:
- Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration or related field.
- Professional HR certifications (e.g. SHRM CEBS) are a plus.
Perks and Benefits:
- Virtual first and culturally diverse work environment spanning 8 countries.
- Ambitious and fun work with a chance to define distinct company-shaping tangible contributions.
- Flexible time off and leave programs crafted to meet the needs for your rejuvenation and extra support to cope with life events with a quarterly $75 wellness reimbursement.
- Comprehensive and affordable medical dental and vision plans with pre-tax savings accounts and a generous 401(k) employer match.
- 6 weeks of paid parental leave to bond with your new family member.
- Emphasis on learning and development at all levels with a subscription to LinkedIn Learning.
At Jama Software we welcome passionate individuals who have the unrestricted right to work in the United States including natural citizens and Green Card holders and reside in eligible states to join our team.
Jama Software participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9.
If you get to this point we hope youre feeling excited about the job you just read. Even if you dont feel that you meet every single requirement we still encourage you to apply. Were eager to meet people that believe in Jama Softwares mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways not just candidates who check all the boxes.
Jama Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to any characteristic protected under federal state or applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us atto request an accommodation.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
