Senior Manager Compensation Benefits

Joss Search; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

Generous paid time off

Wellness-focused benefits and employee

Professional development and growth

Job summary

Joss Search is recruiting a Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits to lead total rewards, HR operations and people initiatives within its HR team. This role partners with leadership to drive compensation programs, benefits administration, HR systems and compliance, ensuring a seamless employee experience throughout the employment lifecycle.

Key focus areas include managing compensation and benefits, HR system optimization, payroll support, reporting and analytics, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 6+ years HR experience with compensation, benefits, HR operations or related functions.
• Experience administering compensation and benefits programs.
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and payroll processes.
• Knowledge of employment regulations and HR best practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive, collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer employee compensation and benefits programs.
• Support compensation reviews, promotions, and performance initiatives.
• Maintain and optimize HR systems, reporting and employee data.
• Partner with internal teams to support payroll processes and records.
• Oversee benefits enrollment, leave administration, and communications.
• Ensure compliance with policies and employment regulations.
• Develop and improve HR processes, procedures and documentation.
• Prepare reports, analytics, and workforce data for decisions.
• Assist with onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Support strategic HR projects and continuous improvement.

Skills

Compensation & Benefits

HR Operations

HRIS

Payroll

Analytical Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

HRIS Platforms

Payroll Systems

Job description

Our client is a growing and highly respected organization seeking a Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits to join its Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting employee programs, HR operations, and strategic people initiatives within a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

THE ROLE

The Senior Manager, Compensation & Benefits will oversee a broad range of total rewards and people operations functions, ensuring employees receive a positive and seamless experience throughout their employment lifecycle. This individual will partner closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to support compensation programs, benefits administration, HR systems, compliance initiatives, and operational processes.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and administer employee compensation and benefits programs
• Support compensation reviews, promotions, and performance-related initiatives
• Maintain and optimize HR systems, reporting, and employee data
• Partner with internal teams to support payroll processes and employee records management
• Oversee benefits enrollment, leave administration, and employee communications
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable employment regulations
• Develop and improve HR processes, procedures, and documentation
• Prepare reports, analytics, and workforce data to support business decisions
• Assist with employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding and offboarding
• Support strategic HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to deliver exceptional employee support
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through technology and automation

THE CANDIDATE

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 6+ years of Human Resources experience, with a focus on compensation, benefits, HR operations, or related functions
• Experience administering compensation and benefits programs
• Familiarity with HRIS platforms and payroll processes
• Knowledge of employment regulations and HR best practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented approach to work

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Base salary of $140,000-$175,000
• Schedule: 4 days in office 1 day remote
• Competitive annual bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Generous paid time off package
• Wellness-focused benefits and employee support programs
• Family-friendly benefit offerings
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Joss Search is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, passionately supporting and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building an inclusive culture, respecting our individual differences and bringing our community together