Director, Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

PURE Insurance; City of White Plains (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Director of Compensation, Benefits & Payroll to shape and execute strategies that align with core values. This role involves overseeing payroll operations, ensuring compliance, and mentoring a dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in compensation and benefits administration, with a strong focus on data analysis and project management. Join a collaborative work environment that values transparency and service, while offering competitive rewards and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Student Loan Debt Repayment

Generous Time Off

Wellness Programs

Retirement Contributions

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, and payroll administration.
• Hands-on experience with Workday is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead administration of compensation and benefits programs.
• Oversee payroll operations for U.S. and Canadian employees.

Skills

Compensation Administration

Benefits Management

Payroll Administration

Data Analysis

Project Management

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Workday

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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Director, Compensation, Benefits & Payroll

Apply locations White Plains time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R2363

Location: White Plains, NY
Type: Full-Time; Hybrid: In-Office 3 days/Remote 2 days

About the role.

Reporting to the Head of Total Rewards, the Director of Compensation, Benefits & Payroll will play a key role in shaping and executing compensation and benefits strategies that align with PURE’s values and business goals. You will bring both strategic insight and operational excellence to this role, with a strong focus on compliance, consistency and supporting our unique culture. This role also oversees payroll operations across the U.S. and Canada and manages two direct reports.

What You'll Do.

• Lead the administration of PURE’s compensation and benefits programs, ensuring competitiveness, organizational fit and compliance.
• Partner closely with Head of Total Rewards, HR Business Partners and Finance teams to run the annual year-end compensation process.
• Oversee completion of all regulatory requirements and filings (ex: 5500 filings, ACA filings, Paid Family Leave registration and reporting, W-2 issuance, etc.) in partnership with our internal benefits and payroll specialists and external vendor and broker partners.
• Serve as an escalation point for our internal payroll specialist as well as approve bi-weekly payroll processing for U.S. and Canadian employees.
• Regularly review and maintain internal pay band and career path structure.
• Serve as a hands-on subject matter expert in Workday compensation and advanced compensation modules, helping to optimize processes, deliver ad-hoc reports and execute daily transactions. Partner with Workday Lead on implementing enhancements and troubleshooting as needed.
• Stay current on employment legislation and market trends to recommend and implement proactive changes and ensure organizational compliance.
• Mentor and develop a team of two direct reports, fostering a culture of growth and accountability.

What We're Looking For.

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, and payroll administration.
• Hands-on experience with Workday (HCM, Compensation, Payroll, Absence and/or Benefits) is highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll administration, leave of absence policies and programs, benefit plans (including 401(k)) and related compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to analyze data and present insights that influence decisions.
• Advanced user of Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel and proficiency in analyzing, summarizing and interpreting data.
• Excellent project management skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Maintaining accuracy while juggling multiple competing priorities is an essential component of success in this role.
• Effective communicator with the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels of the organization.

Why PURE?

• A purpose-driven culture centered on service, transparency, and doing the right thing.
• A dynamic, collaborative work environment with smart, hardworking, and kind colleagues.
• Competitive Total Rewards package, including student loan debt repayment, generous time off, wellness programs, and retirement contributions.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth in an innovative organization.

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The base salary for this role can range from $120K - $140K, based on a full-time work schedule. An individual’s ultimate compensation will vary depending on job-related skills and experience, geographic location, alignment with market data, and equity among other team members with comparable experience.

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