Strategic Benefits & Compensation Lead

Colonial Group; Greenwood Village (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group seeks a Benefits and Compensation Strategist to lead analysis of benefit plans, design cost-effective programs, and educate employees on available options. You will process payroll, benchmark salaries, and ensure compliance with applicable laws while maintaining confidentiality.

You will partner with HR leadership to align compensation with market data, administer benefit programs, support open enrollment, and provide timely insights to improve employee satisfaction and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred
• 3–5 years’ experience with payroll and benefits administration required
• PHR or SHRM-CP, CPP, FCP preferred

Responsibilities

• Responds to inquiries related to payroll and benefits with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Ensures compliance with wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, garnishments, withholding requirements, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, ACA reporting, IRS regulations and DOL requirements by advising management on needed actions.
• Processes biweekly and off-cycle payrolls accurately and on schedule for all employees.
• Reconciles payroll reports and general ledger accounts.
• Prepares year-end payroll activities including W-2 processing and payroll audits.
• Conducts pay equity analysis at intervals throughout the year.

Skills

Payroll processing

Benefits administration

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field

Job description

Colonial Group seeks a Benefits and Compensation Strategist to lead analysis of benefit plans, design cost-effective programs, and educate employees on available options. You will process payroll, benchmark salaries, and ensure compliance with applicable laws while maintaining confidentiality.

You will partner with HR leadership to align compensation with market data, administer benefit programs, support open enrollment, and provide timely insights to improve employee satisfaction and