Compensation and Benefits Senior Specialist

ICANN; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% bonus

Benefits

Global exposure

Job summary

Icann is seeking a Comp and Benefits Senior Specialist to support global compensation programs, perform market benchmarking, and support benefits administration. The role emphasizes accuracy, policy adherence, and collaboration across HR and payroll in a global organization.

You will lead compensation reviews, develop salary ranges, maintain job descriptions and career ladders, and prepare Total Rewards reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or related field.
• 6+ years in compensation and benefits.
• CCP certification preferred.
• Experience in a global organization.

Responsibilities

• Support global compensation reviews and program benchmarking.
• Maintain job descriptions, job architecture, and salary structures.
• Provide training and guidance on pay practices to HR and managers.
• Assist benefit program design, open enrollment, and administration.
• Prepare Total Rewards reporting and ensure compliance.

Skills

Compensation knowledge

Job evaluation

Market benchmarking

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

AI literacy

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

CCP certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

MacOS familiarity

Job description

Job Summary

The Comp and Benefits Senior Specialist supports the administration and delivery of key Total Rewards programs, with a primary focus on global compensation and benefits. Key responsibilities include conducting compensation reviews, performing market benchmarking, and supporting the implementation and administration of compensation programs. The role also supports benefits administration, benefits renewals and open enrollment, health and wellness initiatives, Total Rewards reporting and analysis, and related compliance activities.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Compensation support

• Review job descriptions submitted by Talent Acquisition and HRBPs to ensure they accurately reflect the roles and responsibilities. Evaluate positions to determine appropriate career level, salary grade, and classification.
• Conduct job evaluations and compensation analyses using internal compensation structures, market surveys, and other market intelligence. Develop or recommend salary ranges and guidance on new-hire offers, promotions, job changes, and other compensation actions.
• Participate in compensation surveys and benchmarking studies; analyze market data and trends to assess the competitiveness of compensation programs and practices.
• Maintain job descriptions, job architecture, career paths and levels, salary structures, and related compensation data. Review reports and records to identify discrepancies and required updates.
• Support the planning and communication of pay structures, salary grades, compensation budgets, guidelines, and compensation policies.
• Support and, as assigned, may lead compensation programs and processes, including annual salary reviews, At-Risk calculations and processing, market adjustments, and other compensation initiatives.
• Generate compensation reports and analyses using HRIS and Excel; partner with HRIS to develop reports, validate compensation data and system records.
• Provide training, education, and guidance to HR teams and managers to strengthen their understanding of compensation programs, processes, policies, and pay practices and support consistent application across the organization

Benefits Administration and Program support

• Support global benefits program design, benchmarking, data analysis, Open Enrollment, and benefits structure alignment.
• Assist with the administration of global benefits, health and wellness, and retirement programs in partnership with vendors, brokers, HR, and Payroll.
• Support retirement plan administration, meeting scheduling and annual audit with 401K plan administrator, and advisor
• Maintain reporting, documentation, compliance information, and program governance to support accurate and consistent practices globally
• Collaborate with Benefits, Payroll, Talent Acquisition, HRBPs, HRIS, Regional HR and other stakeholders to support the effective integration and administration of benefits programs.
• Support Total Rewards projects and program enhancements, including data analysis, design, implementation, communications, and change support. Proactively identify opportunities and recommend process and program improvements.
• Provide training, education, and guidance to HR teams and managers to strengthen their understanding of benefits programs, processes, policies, and pay practices and support consistent application across the organization
• Provide benefit trainings to new hires and other education sessions as assigned
• Serves as back up to leave of absence communications and administrations
• Perform other related duties and ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions)

• Strong knowledge of compensation, job description reviews and job evaluation
• Comprehensive understanding of compensation structure, analysis and career leveling guides.
• Knowledge of all applicable Federal & State regulations pertaining to employer compensation and benefits practices
• Strong analytical, mathematical and organization skill with excellent attention to detail
• Demonstrates a high level of discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive and confidential employee, compensation and/or benefits information, while maintaining data accuracy, integrity, and security
• Strong sense of urgency, initiative, and drive; ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment of frequent change and ambiguity
• Demonstrated proficiency in using generative AI (e.g., ChatGPT) and other AI-enabled internal tools responsibly to support research, analysis, productivity, communication, and routine work activities, including verifying AI-generated output for accuracy, and following company policies regarding confidentiality, data privacy, and information security.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office and specifically Excel; We operate in a Mac device environment and experience with Mac preferred
• Strong customer service focus. Ability to interact with managers and staff
• Strong planning and prioritization, problem solving, and business partnering skills
• Professional interpersonal skills in an international, multi-cultural organization; Collaborative and proactive approach to work and projects
• Must have strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Study in Human Resources, Business or a related field desired
• Minimum of six (6) years of combined experience in compensation and benefits, including compensation analysis and benefits program administration
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) preferred or working towards the certification;
• Experience working in a fast-paced Global Organization

Language

• Fluency, both written and spoken, in English is required
• Fluent written and spoken language skills in any of the other official United Nations languages is preferred but not required.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work is performed in a normal office environment with limited privacy and some exposure to background noise
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee regularly is required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear; use hands and arms to reach, handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Targeted Base Salary Low

$70,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits

Targeted Base Salary High

$97,000 + 10% Bonus + Benefits

Note

The salary range provided here is a general estimation for the position at the time of posting based on the primary location. Salary ranges vary based upon geographic regions and countries. Final compensation packages take into consideration of a variety of factors including but not limited to a candidate’s location, work experience, knowledge, skills and other compensable factors.