Head of Compensation & Benefits Strategy

Default Brand; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Tower is seeking a senior HR leader to manage payroll, compensation and benefits programs, HRIS, and related services across the organization. You will lead a team, coordinate with vendors, and drive cost-effective, compliant solutions aligned with Tower’s goals.

Responsibilities include developing salary structures, benchmarking, overseeing benefits offerings, and ensuring accurate reporting and analytics for executive leadership and the Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration or related field.
• Seven years of HR experience with payroll/compensation/benefits focus.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Professional certification such as SPHR, SHRM-SCP or CCP preferred; CEBS highly preferred
• PC proficiency with word and spreadsheet applications and payroll.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll, compensation, HRIS, and benefits programs delivery.
• Develop and monitor compensation and benefits programs and budgets.
• Lead staff recruitment, management, and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations; communicate policies to staff.

Skills

Payroll administration

Compensation analysis

Benefits management

HRIS

Staff supervision

Vendor negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR

SPHR/SHRM-SCP/CCP CEBS preferred

Tools

Payroll software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Tower is seeking a senior HR leader to manage payroll, compensation and benefits programs, HRIS, and related services across the organization. You will lead a team, coordinate with vendors, and drive cost-effective, compliant solutions aligned with Tower’s goals.

Responsibilities include developing salary structures, benchmarking, overseeing benefits offerings, and ensuring accurate reporting and analytics for executive leadership and the Board.