Senior Compensation & Benefits Manager

Primary Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Primary Services seeks a Compensation and Benefits Manager to lead compensation planning, benefits, and payroll across a growing multi-location organization in the United States. This direct-hire opportunity offers significant responsibility, cross-functional visibility, and the chance to shape core HR programs.

The role oversees compensation programs, benefits administration, wellness initiatives, and payroll operations for corporate and hourly staff.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, total rewards, payroll, or related HR functions.
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, Accounting, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience overseeing compensation, benefits, and payroll operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage compensation, benefits, and payroll for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Evaluate salary structures, hourly wage practices, market competitiveness, and internal pay equity.
• Coordinate annual merit planning, incentive compensation, and pay adjustment recommendations.
• Oversee health and welfare benefits, retirement plans, voluntary benefits, and employee wellness initiatives.
• Lead annual benefits renewal, open enrollment, vendor coordination, and employee communications.
• Provide oversight of payroll processing, deductions, garnishments, tax requirements, and payroll compliance.
• Establish payroll controls, audit procedures, and reporting processes to improve accuracy.
• Analyze compensation trends, benefits utilization, program costs, and employee participation.
• Partner with Finance, Payroll, HR, and Operations to resolve issues and support workforce planning.
• Manage benefits providers, brokers, payroll partners, and other external vendors.
• Guide and develop team members responsible for compensation, benefits, and payroll administration.
• Recommend program improvements that strengthen employee experiences and operational efficiency.

Skills

Compensation planning

Benefits administration

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

HRIS proficiency

Vendor management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS platforms

Payroll systems

Benefits tools

Compensation reporting

Job description

Primary Services seeks a Compensation and Benefits Manager to lead compensation planning, benefits, and payroll across a growing multi-location organization in the United States. This direct-hire opportunity offers significant responsibility, cross-functional visibility, and the chance to shape core HR programs.

The role oversees compensation programs, benefits administration, wellness initiatives, and payroll operations for corporate and hourly staff.