Compensation & Benefits Specialist
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Job Location:
Washington D.C., DC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Compensation & Benefits Specialist ensures employees are paid competitively accurately and fairly while managing benefits programs that support retention compliance and cost control. This role blends market analysis program administration and policy application with a strong attention to detail.
What This Role Owns
Compensation Management
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Administer salary structures job leveling and pay ranges
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Support annual compensation cycles (merit promotions bonuses)
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Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using salary survey data
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Ensure internal equity and compliance with pay regulations
Benefits Administration
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Manage day-to-day administration of U.S. benefits programs (medical dental vision 401(k) life disability)
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Coordinate open enrollment planning execution and employee communication
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Partner with vendors brokers and payroll to resolve benefits issues
Compliance & Risk
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Ensure compensation and benefits programs comply with U.S. federal and state regulations (FLSA ACA ERISA COBRA)
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Maintain audit-ready documentation and plan records
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Support internal and external audits related to pay and benefits
Employee & Manager Support
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Serve as a subject matter expert for pay and benefits inquiries
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Explain programs clearly and accurately to employees and managers
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Resolve escalated or complex compensation and benefits issues
Data Reporting & Process Improvement
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Maintain accurate compensation and benefits data in HRIS
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Prepare reports on costs trends and program effectiveness
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Identify opportunities to improve processes communication and employee understanding
What Success Looks Like
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Pay practices are competitive consistent and compliant
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Benefits programs run smoothly with minimal employee confusion
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Compensation cycles are executed accurately and on time
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Employees trust HR guidance on pay and benefits
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Leadership has clear data to support compensation decisions
Required Experience
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4 years in compensation benefits or total rewards roles
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Hands-on experience with U.S. benefits programs and pay practices
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Working knowledge of U.S. labor and benefits regulations
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Experience supporting multi-state or remote U.S. employees
Core Skills
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Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
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High attention to detail and accuracy
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Clear written and verbal communication
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Ability to handle sensitive compensation information
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Proficiency with HRIS payroll systems and Excel
Nice to Have
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Experience with compensation surveys (Radford Mercer Willis Towers Watson etc.)
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CBP CCP or similar certification
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Exposure to equity incentive or variable pay programs
Key Skills
- Customer Service
- Fmla
- HIPAA
- Microsoft Outlook
- Benefits Administration
- HRIS
- Payroll
- Employment & Labor Law
- ADP
- Human Resources
- Phone Etiquette
- Workday
