Global Compensation & Benefits Manager

Discovery Education UK; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship program

Cross-functional training

Uncapped career growth

Paid parental leave

Holiday time off

Job summary

Discovery Education seeks a Global Benefits & Compensation Manager to optimize compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs across geographies. You will serve employees, leaders, and HR Business Partners with clear guidance and educational resources on Total Rewards.

The role reports to the Sr. Director, Talent and supports employees in the United States and United Kingdom. This hybrid position is based in Charlotte, NC.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in compensation, benefits, Total Rewards.
• Experience with annual compensation cycles, job evaluations, market pricing.
• Experience with open enrollment, vendor relationships, audits, and data validation.

Responsibilities

• Administer global compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs across geographies.
• Conduct job evaluations, market-pricing analyses, benchmarking, and compensation studies; maintain salary structures and records.
• Partner with Payroll, manage vendor relationships, open enrollment, vendor integrations, and regulatory reporting; ensure ACA/ERISA/COBRA compliance.

Skills

Total Rewards

Stakeholder support

Excel proficiency

HRIS experience

Audits & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR

Tools

Dayforce

Microsoft Excel

HRIS platforms

Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Global Benefits & Compensation Manager to deliver an exceptional employee experience by ensuring Discovery Education's compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs are administered accurately, consistently, and compliantly.

This role serves as a trusted resource to employees, leaders, and HR Business Partners, providing guidance and operational expertise across Total Rewards programs.

The successful candidate combines strong program expertise with operational excellence, managing program administration, conducting audits and compliance activities, overseeing vendor relationships, supporting complex employee matters, and improving Total Rewards processes. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Talent and supports employees in the United States, United Kingdom.

In This Role You Will

Compensation & Benefits Administration

• Administer global compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs across multiple geographies
• Execute annual compensation processes, including merit planning, promotion reviews, market adjustments, compensation-cycle administration, reporting, and employee communications
• Conduct job evaluations, market-pricing analyses, benchmarking reviews, and compensation studies; maintain salary structures, market data, benefit records, and program documentation

Employee, Leader & HR Business Partner Support

• Provide employees, managers, and HR Business Partners with clear guidance on compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave administration, and related policies, including support for complex employee matters
• Develop and deliver employee communications, training materials, job aids, FAQs, and educational resources that improve understanding of Total Rewards programs

Payroll, Vendor, Systems & Compliance

• Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate employee deductions, benefit calculations, payroll integrations, and timely resolution of compensation and benefits discrepancies
• Manage broker, carrier, third-party administrator, and consultant relationships; coordinate open enrollment, benefit renewals, carrier implementations, Dayforce testing, vendor integrations, and system enhancements
• Conduct recurring audits of compensation, benefits, HRIS data, payroll deductions, eligibility, and vendor files; administer required benefit filings and regulatory reporting; and support compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, retirement-plan requirements, and applicable regulations

Core Competencies For Success

• Drives Results - Delivers accurate, high-quality work while managing competing priorities and meeting commitments
• Collaborates - Builds productive partnerships with employees, HR Business Partners, leaders, Payroll, Finance, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Instills Trust - Handles confidential employee and organizational information with discretion, integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
• Optimizes Work Processes - Improves efficiency, consistency, accuracy, compliance, and service delivery through process improvement and technology
• Communicates Effectively - Translates complex compensation, benefits, and leave information into clear, responsive, and audience-appropriate guidance

Credentials And Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, Total Rewards, or related HR functions
• Experience administering annual compensation cycles and conducting job evaluations, market pricing, benchmarking, and compensation analysis
• Experience administering employee benefits, retirement plans, wellness and leave programs, open enrollment, vendor relationships, benefit filings, audits, and data validation
• Experience providing compensation, benefits, and leave guidance to employees, leaders, and HR Business Partners
• Knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, retirement-plan requirements, and related compensation and benefits regulations
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HRIS platforms; Dayforce experience strongly preferred; global benefits administration and global payroll experience a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CCP, CBP, or comparable certification preferred
• Legal right to work in the United States

This role is designed to be hybrid and based in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can expect to work primarily in a typical office environment with flexibility consistent with Discovery Education's hybrid work practices.

The hiring range for this position is between $124,400 - $138,250 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an Annual Bonus.

At Discovery Education, we are fulfilling our mission of preparing learners for tomorrow by creating innovative classrooms connected to today's world.

Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.

We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.

Why Join Discovery Education?

Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.

Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:

• Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
• Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
• Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
• Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
• Uncapped career growth

Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!

• Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
• Take PTO without the vacation guilt
• Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)

This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.

Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the communities we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, protected veteran status or disabled status, or genetic information.