Compensation & Benefits Advisor

Rio Tinto; California; On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive eligibility

Health, Wellness, Retirement

Paid time off

Career development

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Rio Tinto Borates is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Advisor to join the People team in California. The role will design, analyze, and administer compensation and benefits programs for the U.S.

workforce while coordinating select international programs across EMEA and APAC to ensure competitiveness and compliance. You will collaborate with HR and business leaders, perform market pricing and merit processes, and help deliver a strong employee experience through data-driven insights and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Human Resources, or related field.
• 4–7+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
• Working knowledge of U.S. compensation and benefits practices.
• Familiarity with Pay Equity and Transparency, ERISA, ACA, and other compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct job evaluations, market pricing, and benchmarking
• Support salary structure maintenance and annual merit review cycles
• Assist with administration of incentive programs
• Provide analysis and insights to support pay decisions
• Support administration of U.S. benefits programs (health, welfare, retirement, leave)
• Assist with open enrollment and employee communications
• Coordinate with brokers, vendors, and administrators
• Support compliance activities, including ERISA and ACA requirements
• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide guidance on compensation and benefits
• Support reporting, audits, and governance processes
• Contribute to process improvements and data integrity initiatives
• Participate in coordination of international benefits programs

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Discretion/confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Finance, Economics, HR or related)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Compensation & Benefits Advisor

• Join a leader in mining & metals organization offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities

• Opportunity to develop skills and leverage your leadership through exposure to a variety of projects

• Collaborate with a team of seasoned professionals where people are encouraged to be proactive, curious while offering unique perspectives

• United States – California (Boron, , Santa Clarita, or Greater Los Angeles Area)

• For California based roles the expected annual salary range is $108,240 - $148,830

About the Role

We are seeking a Compensation & Benefits Advisor to join our People team, reporting to the Total Rewards Manager. This role supports the design, analysis, and administration of compensation and benefits programs across the U.S. workforce, while contributing to coordination of select international programs across the EMEA and APAC regions. You will help ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business priorities, while delivering a strong employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation

• Conduct job evaluations, market pricing, and benchmarking
• Support salary structure maintenance and annual merit review cycles
• Assist with administration of incentive programs
• Provide analysis and insights to support pay decisions

Benefits

• Support administration of U.S. benefits programs (health, welfare, retirement, leave)
• Assist with open enrollment and employee communications
• Coordinate with brokers, vendors, and administrators
• Support compliance activities, including ERISA and ACA requirements

Total Rewards & Operations

• Partner with HR and business leaders to provide guidance on compensation and benefits
• Support reporting, audits, and governance processes
• Contribute to process improvements and data integrity initiatives
• Participate in coordination of international benefits programs

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Human Resources, or related field
• 4–7+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards
• Working knowledge of U.S. compensation and benefits practices
• Familiarity with Pay Equity and Transparency, ERISA, ACA, and other compliance requirements
• Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel capability
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual incentive eligibility
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off and leave programs
• Career development opportunities
• Inclusive, safety-focused culture

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win‑win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.