Director, Compensation & Benefits

Chamber of Commerce; Washington, Northern (District of Columbia, KY); Hybrid; USD 134,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Job summary

U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Washington, DC, seeks a Director of Compensation and Benefits to design and administer total rewards programs, ensuring competitive, equitable packages and regulatory compliance.

You will lead base pay, benefits, retirement, and wellness, partnering with HRIS and leadership. You will manage annual compensation cycles, renewals, and external surveys while driving budgeting and data-driven decisions to attract and retain top talent in a nonprofit and corporate hybrid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, or finance.
• 8–10 years in compensation and benefits administration.
• Experience in association, nonprofit, or corporate environments preferred.
• CCP, CEBS, or SHRM certification strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal/state laws (FLSA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA).
• Advanced analytical skills and data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Design, direct, and administer all compensation programs, including base salary structures, annual merit increases, and variable incentive/bonus plans.
• Manage benefits programs including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), and flexible spending accounts.
• Conduct comprehensive market pricing, job evaluations, and equity analyses to ensure internal equity and external market competitiveness.
• Serve as the primary liaison with benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to negotiate renewals, evaluate performance, and resolve complex issues.
• Manage the annual Open Enrollment and annual compensation review processes, including system configuration, communications drafting, and leading leadership and employee training sessions.
• Participate in external compensation and benefits surveys; analyze trend data to benchmark the Chamber’s total rewards programs in the non-profit/association and corporate sectors.
• Ensure total compliance with all applicable government regulations governing compensation and benefits (FLSA, Equal Pay Act, ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, etc.) and oversee required filings and audits.
• Oversee leave of absence administration (FMLA, short-term/long-term disability, statutory leave programs) and their integration with pay.
• Develop and manage the overall total rewards budget, including forecasting compensation adjustments, tracking benefits expenditures, and reconciling vendor invoices.
• Collaborate with the HRIS team to ensure configuration, data integrity, and seamless reporting across payroll, benefits, and compensation modules.

Skills

Advanced analytics

Communication skills

Excel

HRIS proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Workday

ADP

UKG

Payscale

Job description

About Us

If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe. For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

Position Overview

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking an analytical, strategic, and highly detailed Director of Compensation and Benefits to oversee the design, implementation, and administration of our total rewards programs. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this role is critical in ensuring the Chamber offers a competitive, comprehensive, and equitable compensation and benefits package that attracts, motivates, and retains top talent. The Director will manage all aspects of base/variable pay, health, welfare, retirement, and wellness plans while ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Design, direct, and administer all compensation programs, including base salary structures, annual merit increase cycles, and variable incentive/bonus plans.
• Manage the strategic evaluation, design, and administration of all employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), and flexible spending accounts.
• Conduct comprehensive market pricing, job evaluations, and equity analyses to ensure internal equity and external market competitiveness.
• Serve as the primary liaison with benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to negotiate renewals, evaluate performance, and resolve complex issues.
• Manage the annual Open Enrollment and annual compensation review processes, including system configuration, communications drafting, and leading leadership and employee training sessions.
• Participate in external compensation and benefits surveys; analyze trend data to benchmark the Chamber’s total rewards programs in the non-profit/association and corporate sectors.
• Ensure total compliance with all applicable government regulations governing compensation and benefits (FLSA, Equal Pay Act, ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, etc.) and oversee required filings and audits.
• Oversee leave of absence administration (FMLA, short-term/long-term disability, statutory leave programs) and their integration with pay.
• Develop and manage the overall total rewards budget, including forecasting compensation adjustments, tracking benefits expenditures, and reconciling vendor invoices.
• Collaborate with the HRIS team to ensure configuration, data integrity, and seamless reporting across payroll, benefits, and compensation modules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in both compensation and benefits administration/design; experience within an association, non-profit, or corporate environment is highly desirable.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), or SHRM-CP/SCP certification strongly preferred.
• Expert knowledge of federal and state laws governing compensation and employee benefits (e.g., FLSA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA).
• Proven track record of managing annual compensation cycles and complex benefits renewals.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, financial metrics, and market pricing reports to build compelling business cases.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex total rewards concepts to executives, managers, and employees in a clear, concise manner.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy, and absolute discretion in handling highly confidential data.
• Proficiency with modern HRIS and compensation management systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, Payscale) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (v-lookups, pivot tables, macros).

The salary range for this position is $133,500.00 to $150,000.00. The actual salary paid for this position will vary based on market data, an applicant’s qualifications, relevant degrees, certifications, and other factors. Our full-time employees are eligible for benefits, including health care, vision, dental, retirement, and paid leave.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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