Benefits and Compensation Manager

US Lawns

Indianapolis (IN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Discount

Retirement Savings Plan - 403B

Paid Vacation and Sick Time Accruals

Paid Holiday time and additional Univ.

Employee Discounts & Services

Free Parking

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

The University of Indianapolis seeks a Benefits and Compensation Manager to design, implement, and manage compensation, benefits, and payroll programs across the university. This role ensures total rewards remain competitive to attract, engage, and retain employees.

You will lead a team of payroll, benefits, and HRIS professionals, ensure regulatory compliance, conduct market benchmarking, and partner with university leadership to shape salary structures and benefits offerings.

Qualifications

5–7 years in compensation, benefits, or payroll management.
Experience in not-for-profit or higher education is valuable.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and administer compensation, benefits, and payroll programs.
Ensure regulatory compliance across all programs.
Lead salary surveys and market benchmarking.
Hire and mentor payroll, benefits, and HRIS staff.
Collaborate with HR partners and leadership on salary structures.
Coordinate with brokers and vendors for benefits offerings.
Oversee payroll processing, tax compliance, and record-keeping.
Drive total rewards communications and education.
Stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices.
Uphold ethical standards and university policies.
Support other duties and special projects.

Skills

Compensation strategy

Benefits administration

Payroll management

Regulatory compliance

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS

Benchmarking tools

Job description

Job Description

The Benefits and Compensation Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the university’s compensation, benefits, and payroll programs. This role is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and competitiveness of our total rewards offerings, ultimately contributing to employee attraction, retention, and engagement.

REQUIREMENTS/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience

5 – 7 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, and/or payroll management. Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations and compliance requirements related to employee compensation and benefits administration. Experience in a not-for-profit or higher education environment is valuable.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field is required. A Master’s degree is preferred.

Licenses/Certifications/Credentials

Professional certification in Human Resources, Compensation, Payroll or Benefits required (e.g. – CEBS, CCP, PHR, SHRM-CP)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position manages compensation and benefits for the university and oversees the professionals administering those functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Leads the design, implementation, and administration of competitive compensation, benefits, and payroll programs to meet the needs of employees and the organization.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to compensation, benefits, and payroll.
Oversees the preparation of regular salary and benefits surveys, market data analysis, and benchmarking to ensure competitiveness within the industry.
Hires, trains, and effectively manages payroll, benefits, and HRIS professionals administering the University’s total rewards programs.
Partners with HR Business Partners and University leadership to develop and implement compensation structures and salary administration programs that support talent management objectives.
Collaborates with benefits brokers and vendors to manage the organization’s benefits offerings, including healthcare, retirement plans, and wellness initiatives.
Oversees the organization’s payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate processing, tax compliance, and record-keeping.
Leads the communication and education efforts related to total rewards programs, ensuring transparency and understanding among employees.
Continues education to remain current on best practices and regulatory changes related to compensation, benefits, and payroll.
Behaves ethically, respectfully, and with integrity at all times.
Abides by the University’s policies, procedures, and rules.
Works reliably and is responsive to the needs of employees within and outside Human Resources.
Other duties, including special projects, as required or assigned.

COMPETENCIES/OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

To perform the job successfully, an individual will demonstrate the following:

Thorough understanding of compensation, payroll, and benefits practices, regulations, and trends.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using data to drive decision-making.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to develop and mentor high-performing teams.
Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Proficient in HRIS and benefits administration systems.

Company Description

Located in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis (UIndy) is a nationally recognized, United Methodist Church-affiliated institution that serves over 4,200 main‑campus students, including more than 1,300 graduate students. Guided by over 500 accessible faculty members who foster high student‑faculty interaction, UIndy offers an intimate learning environment with an average class size of 16 and a 12:1 student‑to‑faculty ratio across its 90+ undergraduate, 40+ graduate, and five doctoral programs—notably producing more clinical psychologists than any other university in Indiana and featuring the state's only neonatal nurse practitioner program. Beyond academic excellence and a diverse campus community where 33% of students represent international and minority populations from over 60 countries and 40 states, UIndy boasts a powerhouse NCAA Division II athletics program. Featuring 23 varsity teams, the Greyhounds demonstrate athletic and academic excellence, earning 13 consecutive top‑20 finishes in the Learfield Directors' Cup and securing 19 conference championships in a two‑year span, while its 600+ student‑athletes simultaneously achieved a combined 3.52 GPA and 405 Academic All-GLVC honors.

Our Mission

The University of Indianapolis champions lifelong learning through relevant and innovative education that foster experiential learning, diverse perspectives, service for impact, and a global mindset.

Our Vision

The University of Indianapolis will be the institution of choice for a diverse group of learners who wish to engage with the world and enrich their lives through relevant and impactful education, and are empowered to transform the world with their knowledge and skills—Anywhere. Anytime. For life.

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