Benefits & Compensation HR Business Partner (Boston, MA)

Bellwether Staffing; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Bellwether Staffing in Boston, MA seeks a Benefits & Compensation HR Business Partner for a hybrid role (2 days in-office, 3 days remote). You will split time 50/50 between benefits/wellbeing and compensation, partnering with leaders, HR, Finance, Legal, and vendors to run competitive, compliant reward programs.

Base salary $120,000–$130,000 with bonus and comprehensive benefits. Local candidates only; sponsorship not available; US citizenship or green card required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 7+ years in US compensation and benefits.
• Strong knowledge of compensation design, salary structures, and benchmarking.
• Experience with incentive programs and benefits administration.
• Analytical skills with advanced Excel and data-driven decision making.
• Vendor management experience and ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance US compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs.
• Advise on US compensation and benefits matters including hiring, promotions, and retention.
• Lead annual compensation processes, salary reviews, incentives, and benchmarking.
• Maintain job architecture, salary structures, and leveling for equity.
• Provide market insights to business leaders and manage reward projects and vendors.
• Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.

Skills

Compensation design

Salary structures

Market benchmarking

Incentive programs

Benefits administration

US regulatory knowledge

Data analytics / Excel

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Benefits & Compensation HR Business Partner (Boston, MA)

Location: Boston, MA (hybrid) | 120K - 130K + Bonus + Benefits Package

We are currently recruiting for a Benefits & Compensation HR Business Partner in Boston, MA. (central business district / financial district area) Hybrid in-office 2 days and 3 days remote. The Benefits & Compensation Partner will split time equally (50/50) between benefits and wellness and compensation for the US business. As part of the global rewards team, you will be the subject matter expert, partnering with business leaders, HR, Finance, Legal, and external advisors / vendors to deliver competitive, compliant, and effective reward programs that support talent and business objectives. 120K – 130K Base + Bonus + Benefits Package

Responsibilities:

• Manage and enhance US compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs.
• Serve as the primary advisor on US compensation and benefits matters, including hiring, promotions, talent retention, benefits enrollment, and compensation.
• Lead annual compensation processes, including salary reviews, incentive planning, and market benchmarking.
• Maintain job architecture, salary structures, and job leveling frameworks to support internal equity and career progression.
• Use market data and analytics to provide insights and recommendations to business leaders.
• Lead reward-related projects, vendor relationships, and process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with US compensation and benefits regulations, including ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FMLA.
• Support global reward initiatives while ensuring alignment with corporate reward strategy and governance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years of experience in US Compensation & Benefits within a multi-state or multinational organization.
• Insurance industry and /or Financial Services industry experience highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of compensation design, salary structures, market benchmarking, and incentive programs.
• Deep understanding of US benefits administration and regulatory requirements.
• Proven analytical skills with advanced Excel and data-driven decision-making experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience leading compensation and benefits projects from design through implementation.
• Strong vendor management and wellbeing program experience.
• Familiarity with global reward environments and governance frameworks.
• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and insights a plus.

Local candidates only for hybrid schedule. No sponsorship available. Must be a US citizen or permanent resident (green card holder).