Compensation Benefits Manager

SpeedX; California (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

SpeedX is seeking a seasoned Compensation & Benefits Manager to lead compensation structures, job grading, annual merit reviews, benefits, payroll oversight, and KPI performance programs. This role partners with HR and business leaders to align compensation with growth, retention, and workforce planning across multiple locations.

The ideal candidate brings strong C&B experience in logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain, plus analytical rigor to optimize salary structures in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in HR Management or Business Administration.
• 5–7 years of corporate Compensation & Benefits experience.
• Experience in logistics, manufacturing, or supply chain preferred.
• Experience supporting corporate and frontline/hourly employees.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills.
• Knowledge of HR compliance and labor regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, review, and implementation of company-wide compensation policies and programs.
• Conduct job grading, evaluation, and leveling across the organization.
• Manage the OKR and KPI performance management process and reporting.
• Oversee payroll, bonuses, incentives, and benefits administration with accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
• Benchmark compensation against the external market and report insights.

Skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

HR compliance

Communication

Multi-location ops

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration

Job description

Founded in 2022, SpeedX offers a superior last-mile delivery experience designed to better connect brands to customers. At SpeedX, we’re more than just a delivery company - we’re partners in success. We believe that ecommerce delivery shouldn’t be a hassle, a financial strain, or a source of stress for businesses. We created a next-level delivery experience that's designed to meet business's needs, exceed their expectations, and future-proof their ecommerce business.

In just three years of business, we have grown our client list to over a dozen online marketplaces, 3PLs and direct retailers and are now delivering over 300,000 packages daily worldwide - with the number constantly growing. And we have no plans of slowing down.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Compensation & Benefits Manager to lead and support the company’s compensation, benefits, payroll, and performance management programs.

This role will be responsible for developing and optimizing company-wide compensation structures, job grading and leveling frameworks, annual merit review processes, benefits administration, payroll oversight, and OKR/KPI performance management programs. The position will also partner closely with HR and business leaders to ensure compensation and performance programs effectively support business growth, employee retention, and workforce planning.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on Compensation & Benefits experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex HR programs in a fast-paced, multi-location environment. Prior C&B experience within logistics, manufacturing, warehouse operations, transportation, or supply chain industries is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, review, and implementation of company-wide compensation policies, programs, and procedures.
• Conduct job grading, job evaluation, and job-leveling activities and continuously optimize the company's salary structure.
• Manage the end-to-end OKR and KPI performance management process, including framework design, implementation, data consolidation, performance tracking, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain effective linkage between employee performance results and compensation decisions.
• Oversee payroll, bonus, incentive, and employee benefits administration to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Ensure compensation, payroll, and benefits practices comply with applicable labor laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Lead the annual merit increase and compensation review process.
• Conduct market compensation benchmarking and salary surveys to evaluate the company’s competitiveness in the external market.
• Analyze compensation and workforce data and provide recommendations regarding salary structures, pay practices, and C&B strategy adjustments.
• Prepare periodic compensation, benefits, payroll, and performance analytics reports for HR leadership and senior management.
• Monitor compensation trends, labor market practices, and industry benchmarks and provide data-driven recommendations to support workforce planning and employee retention.
• Partner with HR and business leaders across logistics, manufacturing, warehouse operations, transportation, last-mile delivery, and supply chain functions on compensation, job leveling, salary adjustments, promotions, and performance management.
• Support the design and implementation of compensation and performance programs for both corporate employees and frontline operational employees, including warehouse, logistics, and operations teams.
• Analyze labor costs, compensation levels, and workforce data across multiple locations and operational functions.
• Maintain accurate compensation, benefits, payroll, and performance-related documentation and reporting.
• Coach and provide guidance to junior C&B team members as needed.
• Support workforce planning, organizational development, and other HR projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of corporate Compensation & Benefits experience.
• Prior Compensation & Benefits experience within logistics, manufacturing, warehouse operations, transportation, last-mile delivery, or supply chain industries is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting compensation and performance programs for both corporate and frontline/hourly employees is highly preferred.
• Experience working in a multi-location operational environment, such as logistics hubs, warehouses, distribution centers, or manufacturing facilities, is preferred.
• Experience developing, implementing, or improving company-wide compensation and performance management programs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret compensation, labor cost, and workforce data and provide actionable recommendations.
• Strong understanding of HR compliance and labor regulations related to compensation, payroll, benefits, and employee classification.
• Experience working in a multinational company is preferred.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.