Interim Manager, Compensation & Benefits

Gofractional; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollywood Feed is seeking an experienced Interim Manager, Compensation & Benefits to lead total rewards operations during a 3–6 month transition. You will oversee benefits and compensation programs, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide data-driven insights to support talent retention in a high-growth retail environment.

The role emphasizes benefits oversight, wage structuring, HRIS administration, and collaboration with Payroll to reconcile deductions and payouts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business, finance or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits management.
• Interim/contract leadership experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee administration of group health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) programs.
• Audit and maintain base pay structures and market pricing for equity and competitiveness.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, and state payroll rules.
• Serve as HRIS/payroll module administrator and improve processes.
• Collaborate with Payroll to ensure accurate deductions and bonus payouts.

Skills

Excel advanced (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs

HRIS/payroll administration

Data analysis & financial modeling

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Finance

Tools

Paycor

ADP

UKG

Workday

Job description

Manager, Compensation & Benefits (Interim) Corporate Location

Job Summary

Hollywood Feed is seeking an experienced, analytical, and hands-on Interim Manager, Compensation & Benefits to lead and optimize our total rewards operations during a transitional period. This role is responsible for the oversight, administration, and compliance of company-wide wage structures, incentive plans, health/wellness benefits, and retirement programs across our retail footprint, distribution centers, and headquarters. The ideal interim leader brings strong benefits experience, a deep understanding of multi-state employment regulations, and a data-driven approach to maintaining competitive, equitable total rewards that support talent retention in a high-growth environment. The approximate period for this assignment is 3-6 months.

Key Responsibilities

Benefits Administration & Oversight

• Manage the day-to-day administration of group health, dental, vision, life, disability, and 401(k) programs.
• Act as the primary liaison with third-party brokers, benefit vendors, and insurance carriers to resolve escalations and ensure seamless coverage.
• Support open enrollment preparation, communications, system testing, and execution in partnership with the HR & Operational leadership team.
• Support employee total rewards inquiries with strong focus on excellent customer service.

Compensation & Wage Structuring

• Audit and maintain base pay structures and pay bands to ensure internal equity and external market competitiveness.
• Perform job evaluations, salary benchmarking, and market pricing for new and existing roles as requested or during the annual Market Wage Analysis.
• Conduct wage and overtime compliance audits under FLSA and state-specific payroll guidelines.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure strict organizational adherence to federal, state, and local labor laws, including ERISA, COBRA, and HIPAA.
• Manage required regulatory filings, audits, and compliance testing (e.g., Form 5500s, non-discrimination testing, etc.).
• Generate actionable HR analytics, total rewards spend reporting, and variance metrics for executive leadership.

HR Systems & Process Improvement

• Serve as the functional administrator for compensation and benefits modules within the HRIS platform.
• Identify process bottlenecks, streamline enrollments and status updates, and document SOPs to ensure seamless operations during the interim period.
• Collaborate closely with Payroll to ensure accurate deductions, bonus payouts, and benefit contribution reconcilement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Commitment to animals and their owners is vital at Hollywood Feed.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to explain total rewards programs clearly to team members across all levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs, data modeling).
• Hands-on experience administering benefits and compensation through modern HRIS/payroll suites (e.g., Paycor, ADP, UKG, Workday).
• Thorough working knowledge of ERISA, FLSA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, and state payroll/benefits compliance standards.
• Ability to synthesize complex numerical data into clear financial models and executive recommendations.
• High degree of integrity, sound judgment, and confidentiality when handling sensitive salary and employee medical information.

Physical Requirements

• Physical requirements consistent with a corporate office setting.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits management, ideally within retail, multi-site distribution, or fast-paced consumer industries.
• Interim Leadership: Proven track record in stepping into interim, contract, or transition roles and stabilizing total rewards programs efficiently (Prefer).

Compensation & Benefits

This position offers a competitive market salary, dog-friendly corporate office setting with a collaborative culture, and access to our industry-leading employee discount and pet perks.

Location: 1341 Warford St, Memphis, TNJob Id: 1271-010# of Openings: 1