Benefits and Compensation Manager

Personnel Resources, Inc.; Dothan (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Resources, Inc. is seeking an experienced Manager of Benefits and Compensation to oversee our employee benefits programs, compensation structures, and related compliance. You will drive market competitiveness, lead annual renewals, and manage a small team.

The role requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel, and experience with HRIS, along with a track record in benefits and total rewards strategy. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–8 years in benefits, compensation, or total rewards required.
• Experience with health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and compensation analysis.
• Certifications like CEBS, CCP, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee compensation programs, including salary structures and merit increases.
• Lead benefits programs and open enrollment; manage brokers and carriers.
• Analyze data, costs, and trends to drive improvements.
• Ensure ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA compliance.
• Prepare budgets, reports, and forecasts for leadership.
• Supervise benefits and compensation staff.

Skills

Advanced Excel

HRIS

Reporting

Analytical skills

Communication

Organization

Project management

Education

Bachelor's in HR/Business

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Manager of Benefits and Compensation to oversee employee benefits, compensation programs, and related compliance requirements. This role is responsible for ensuring competitive pay practices, effective benefits administration, cost management, and alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage compensation programs, including salary structures, market benchmarking, job evaluations, merit increases, and incentive plans.
• Oversee employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
• Lead annual benefits renewals and open enrollment.
• Manage relationships with benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Analyze compensation data, benefits utilization, and program costs to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment and benefits regulations, including ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
• Prepare reports, budgets, forecasts, and analyses for leadership.
• Provide guidance to employees and management regarding compensation, benefits, and related policies.
• Support benefits audits, HR system implementations, and organizational initiatives.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and organizational information.
• Supervise benefits and compensation staff, as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Five to eight years of progressive experience in benefits, compensation, or total rewards.
• Experience managing health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, and compensation analysis.
• Strong knowledge of applicable benefits and employment regulations.
• Advanced Excel, HRIS, reporting, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• CEBS, CCP, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification preferred.
• Master's degree preferred.

Personnel Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #DP1