Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Vesuvius North America; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vesuvius North America is seeking a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to oversee the design, administration, and continuous improvement of our compensation and benefits programs. The role blends tactical execution with strategic planning to drive employee engagement and organizational performance.

You will manage benefits administration, support merit processes, and partner with HRIS and vendors to ensure compliance and accurate data, while communicating programs effectively across the company.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration and applicable regulations.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and compensation survey tools.

Responsibilities

• Support benefits strategy development and cost-containment efforts.
• Coordinate with carriers, brokers, and vendors to resolve issues and ensure service delivery.
• Manage day-to-day benefits administration including enrollments and open enrollment.
• Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory filings.
• Develop and execute year-round benefits communications to improve understanding and utilization.
• Support annual compensation planning processes including merit increases and bonuses.
• Lead HR process automation initiatives to reduce manual work and improve data accuracy.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel & HR analytics

Benefits compliance

Communication

Confidentiality

Project management

Influence & partnerships

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certifications preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Compensation surveys

Job description

Job Summary

The Compensation & Benefits Specialist is responsible for the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs that support the organization's business objectives. This role balances both tactical execution and strategic planning, while driving employee engagement and organizational performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support benefits strategy development.
• Identify cost-containment opportunities.
• Support new vendor implementations.
• Manage day-to-day benefits administration, including enrollments, life events, and annual open enrollment.
• Coordinate with benefit carriers, brokers, and third-party vendors to resolve issues and ensure service delivery.
• Assist with audits, reporting requirements, and regulatory filings.
• Develop and execute a year-round benefits communication strategy that increases employee understanding, appreciation, and utilization of the organization's benefits programs.
• Assess benefit program effectiveness and recommend enhancements that improve employee experience and retention.
• Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Support annual compensation planning processes, including merit increases, promotions, and bonus programs.
• Reduce organizational risk through proactive monitoring.
• Lead and manage benefits and HR process automation initiatives, identifying opportunities to reduce manual administration, improve data accuracy, enhance employee experience, and increase operational efficiency.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and HR analytics.
• Understanding of federal and state benefits compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Ability to influence and build partnerships across all levels of the organization.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• CCP, CEBS, CBP, PHR or similar certification preferred.

Experience

• 3-7 years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
• Strong knowledge of benefits administration and applicable regulations.
• Experience working with HRIS systems and compensation survey tools.

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