Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist II

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Pension and retirement plans

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Compensation and Benefits Specialist II to oversee pay programs, benefits administration, and retirement planning for employees. The role includes job analysis, market salary studies, and ensuring compliance with FMLA and related employment laws.

You will advise on eligibility, calculations, and communications, collaborating with HR and payroll to maintain accurate records and support organizational budgeting.

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible experience in human resources activities with emphasis on benefits and/or compensation program administration
• Bachelor's degree in Human resources or related field, or equivalent experience
• Comprehensive knowledge of benefits and retirement programs
• Knowledge of job classification principles and development of job profiles
• Knowledge of job analysis and evaluation methods and base pay structures
• Knowledge of FLSA, Title VII, and related HR laws
• Ability to analyze data and make recommendations
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Proficient in spreadsheet software and office tools
• Experience with compensation and performance pay programs

Responsibilities

• Administers compensation programs including base pay, performance pay, and premium pay.
• Conducts job analyses, desk audits, and evaluations to create job descriptions and pay grades.
• Performs salary assessments and market analysis using industry surveys.
• Coordinates position management to support changes and budget alignment.
• Administers employee and retiree benefits and retirement programs and provides estimates.
• Monitors FMLA eligibility and tracks leave balances in compliance with federal requirements.
• Advises employees on benefit provisions and program options.
• Supports plan administrators, carriers, and payroll to resolve issues.
• Maintains pension records and submits data for actuarial valuations.
• Generates compensation and benefits reports and audits payroll data.
• Participates in retirement committee meetings as Secretary to support governance.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and updates policies as needed.

Skills

HR experience

Benefits administration

Job analysis

Compensation programs

FLSA knowledge

Data analysis

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Workday knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority seeks a Compensation and Benefits Specialist II to oversee pay programs, benefits administration, and retirement planning for employees. The role includes job analysis, market salary studies, and ensuring compliance with FMLA and related employment laws.

You will advise on eligibility, calculations, and communications, collaborating with HR and payroll to maintain accurate records and support organizational budgeting.