Global Benefits & Compensation Manager

CornerStone Professional Placement; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work – 2 days in office

Job summary

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Global Benefits and Compensation Manager for a direct-hire role in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. The ideal candidate will manage international benefits programs, partner with HR teams and vendors, and support compensation benchmarking to inform Total Rewards decisions.

This role emphasizes cross-cultural communication, data analytics, and executive‑level collaboration to enhance global benefits governance and drive strategic workforce decisions.

Qualifications

• 5–6 years of progressive benefits experience, including administering programs and compliance.
• International or global benefits experience requiring cross-cultural communication.
• Exposure to compensation benchmarking, salary surveys, or market analysis preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate global employee benefits programs across international locations.
• Partner with international HR teams, brokers, and vendors to manage programs and costs.
• Support compensation initiatives including benchmarking, surveys, and pay practice analyses.
• Lead benefits communications, open enrollment, and employee education across countries.
• Collaborate with leadership to resolve complex benefits and compensation challenges.

Skills

Benefits management

Vendor management

Salary benchmarking

Market research

Cross-cultural communication

Executive communication

HRIS analysis

Education

CEBS or CCP (a plus)

Tools

UKG

ADP

Data analytics tools

Job description

Global Benefits and Compensation Manager

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking a Global Benefits and Compensation Manager for a direct-hire opportunity with an established global organization in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced benefits professional with international exposure who is looking to expand their compensation expertise and grow into a broader Total Rewards role. The ideal candidate is a resourceful, collaborative professional with exceptional communication skills, strong executive presence, and the ability to navigate global benefits programs while partnering with international HR teams and senior leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate global employee benefits programs, ensuring compliance, timely renewals, and effective administration across international locations.
• Partner with international HR teams, benefits brokers, and vendors to manage benefits programs, evaluate costs, and maintain consistent global oversight.
• Support compensation initiatives, including salary benchmarking, market research, compensation surveys, and analysis of international pay practices.
• Research and identify reliable compensation data and resources across diverse global markets to support strategic business decisions.
• Lead benefits communications, open enrollment presentations, and employee education initiatives across multiple countries.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and cross-functional HR teams to provide recommendations and resolve complex benefits and compensation challenges.
• Leverage HRIS technology, data analytics, and emerging AI tools to improve processes and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to the continued development of the organization's global Total Rewards strategy.
• Requirements:5–6 years of progressive benefits experience, including benefits administration, vendor management, renewals, and compliance.
• International or global benefits experience required, with an understanding of cross-cultural communication and working across multiple time zones.
• Exposure to compensation benchmarking, salary surveys, or market analysis preferred; extensive compensation expertise is not required.
• Strong interest in expanding compensation knowledge and advancing into a Total Rewards-focused role.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence and professionalism to present to executive leadership.
• Resourceful, analytical, and solutions-oriented, with strong critical-thinking skills and the ability to work independently.
• Collaborative and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a personable, fast-paced, and results-driven environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS platforms; UKG or ADP experience is highly preferred.
• Tech-savvy and comfortable adopting new systems, technology, and AI-driven tools.
• CEBS or CCP certification is a plus, but not required.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Employment Type: Direct Hire
• Schedule: Full-time, Hybrid – 2 days in office per week
• Benefits: Robust benefits package, comprehensive employee benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career advancement.