Benefits and Compensation Manager

BDA, LLC; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) is seeking an experienced Benefits and Compensation Manager to join our team and work with the Director, Global Compensation and Benefits to oversee domestic and international programs.

You will thrive in a fast-paced, confidential environment, driving program administration, policy updates, and cross-functional collaboration to support our leaders and employees. This hybrid role offers collaboration across offices nationwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR management, business administration, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a benefits manager or compensation manager.
• Certifications such as CEBS, CCP or SHRM preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate benefits activities across multiple sites and states, including international aspects.
• Evaluate and modify benefits programs to ensure equity for all employees.
• Develop and implement new benefits policies in collaboration with the Director, Global Compensation and Benefits.
• Benchmark pay structures and provide recommendations for adjustments.
• Collaborate with payroll across sites to maintain accurate benefits tracking and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with current legislation across programs and policies.
• Train HR teams to understand available benefit programs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

People management

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business administration, or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION MANAGER

Location

We believe the best ideas come from working together. This role follows a flexible onsite schedule: four days in the office and one remote day each week, based at one of our BDA office locations:

• Indianapolis, IN
• Atlanta, GA
• New York, NY
• Austin or Dallas, TX

If you live within commuting distance of one of these offices, we’d love to have you join us for the collaboration, creativity, and energy that happen in person. Flex weeks and flex passes offer additional flexibility. If you use all available flex passes, your average onsite schedule will be closer to three days per week.

About BDA

BDA brings the world’s biggest brands to life through promotional merchandise. Fortune 500 companies come to us looking to connect with their consumers on an emotional level. We create three-dimensional advertising that people invite into their homes, offices, cars and classrooms. We let people see, touch, feel, own, and interact with a brand in a way no other marketing permits. It’s what we like to call the Power of Merchandise.

At BDA, culture and performance go hand in hand. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-trust environment where your work directly supports leaders shaping the future of the business. We value accountability, partnership, and people who take pride in doing things the right way.

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) is seeking an experienced Benefits and Compensation Manager. This role will work alongside the Director, Global Compensation and Benefits to build, administer, and maintain all employee benefits programs both domestically and internationally. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment where no two days are the same. This position requires a professional demeanor, attention to detail, sense of urgency, and the ability to keep sensitive material and conversations strictly confidential. Duties will entail activities that are administrative, communicative, and cross-functionally supportive in nature. Finally, it is important to understand BDA is a dynamic company and successful candidates will be able thrive in a fluid business environment.

You should be 100% passionate about what you do and thrive in a fluid and entrepreneurial business that exists within a “work-hard, play-hard” culture!!

What You’ll Do

• Manage daily operations related to benefits activities including collaboration with payroll processing across multiple sites in multiple states, and internationally
• Evaluate and modify existing benefits programs, policies, and procedures ensuring equity for all employees
• Develop and implement new benefits programs, policies, and procedures in collaboration with Director, Global Compensation and Benefits
• Evaluate and benchmark current pay structure and provide recommendations for adjustments
• Draft and Calculate Commission deals for Sales Associates
• Assist in annual bonus and merit compensation reviews
• Ensure all programs, policies, and procedures comply with current legislation.
• Communicate with third-party services to negotiate benefit plans and resolve benefit-related issues.
• Train and support the human resources team to better understand support programs available to employees
• Work with the Payroll team to ensure accurate time off and benefits tracking & reporting.
• Ensure understanding of all benefits programs (healthcare, voluntary, state leave programs) to maintain compliance and communicate same to eligible employees
• Understand and utilize the Company's internal & external systems to improve communications and processes
• Develop and maintain positive & professional relationships both internally and externally
• Must be adept in the daily tactical details as well as a strategic thought leader.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience as a benefits manager, compensation manager or in a related role.
• Relevant certifications, such as a CEBS, CCP or SHRM certification, preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of benefits programs, policies, procedures, and applicable legislation.
• Experience managing benefits administration in Workday
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong people and project management skills.

Our Core Values:

• BDA is a Team and a Family
• Always Strive to Be The Best
• Tigger Attitude
• Work Hard, Play Hard
• Make It Happen the Best Way
• Total Client Affinity & Advocacy

Want to learn more? So much to explore

• BDA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bda_inc/
• swagup (a BDA company) end-to-end Merch Ecommerce site:https://www.swagup.com/
• BDA Careers Page: https://www.bdainc.com/careers/
• LinkedIn – BDA page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bdainc/

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION MANAGER

Location

We believe the best ideas come from working together. This role follows a flexible onsite schedule: four days in the office and one remote day each week, based at one of our BDA office locations:

• Woodinville, WA
• Indianapolis, IN
• Atlanta, GA
• New York, NY
• Austin or Dallas, TX

If you live within commuting distance of one of these offices, we’d love to have you join us for the collaboration, creativity, and energy that happen in person. Flex weeks and flex passes offer additional flexibility. If you use all available flex passes, your average onsite schedule will be closer to three days per week.

About BDA

BDA brings the world’s biggest brands to life through promotional merchandise. Fortune 500 companies come to us looking to connect with their consumers on an emotional level. We create three-dimensional advertising that people invite into their homes, offices, cars and classrooms. We let people see, touch, feel, own, and interact with a brand in a way no other marketing permits. It’s what we like to call the Power of Merchandise.

At BDA, culture and performance go hand in hand. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-trust environment where your work directly supports leaders shaping the future of the business. We value accountability, partnership, and people who take pride in doing things the right way.

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates (BDA) is seeking an experienced Benefits and Compensation Manager. This role will work alongside the Director, Global Compensation and Benefits to build, administer, and maintain all employee benefits programs both domestically and internationally. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, highly confidential environment where no two days are the same. This position requires a professional demeanor, attention to detail, sense of urgency, and the ability to keep sensitive material and conversations strictly confidential. Duties will entail activities that are administrative, communicative, and cross-functionally supportive in nature. Finally, it is important to understand BDA is a dynamic company and successful candidates will be able thrive in a fluid business environment.

You should be 100% passionate about what you do and thrive in a fluid and entrepreneurial business that exists within a “work-hard, play-hard” culture!!

What You’ll Do

• Manage daily operations related to benefits activities including collaboration with payroll processing across multiple sites in multiple states, and internationally
• Evaluate and modify existing benefits programs, policies, and procedures ensuring equity