Strategic Benefits & Compensation Specialist

Capstone Copper; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Retirement plan

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Annual bonus

Medical/dental/vision care

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee assistance program

Career progression

Discounts on insurance

Job summary

Capstone Copper is seeking a Compensation and Benefits Specialist to administer and optimize employee compensation and benefits programs. You will work with HR leadership, finance, vendors, and employees to ensure competitive and equitable programs aligned with policy and regulatory requirements.

The role focuses on market benchmarking, pay structure development, and benefits administration to support organizational goals and employee engagement.

Qualifications

• Market benchmarking and compensation analysis
• Job classification reviews to ensure proper grade leveling
• Develop and maintain salary structures and policies
• Coordinate benefits enrollment and communications
• Monitor compliance with laws and regulations

Responsibilities

• Conduct market salary benchmarking and compensation analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend competitive pay and incentive strategies.
• Perform job classification reviews on new and existing jobs to ensure proper grade leveling.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership on compensation recommendations.
• Develop and maintain salary structures, pay grades, and compensation policies.
• Analyze internal and external pay data to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Support annual salary increases, merit pay, and incentive compensation processes.
• Monitor compensation practices for compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, leave programs and wellness programs.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, renewals, and employee communications.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, benefits, and related policies.

Skills

Market salary benchmarking

Compensation analysis

Job classification reviews

Salary structures & pay grades

Benefits administration

Job description

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Specialist Benefits & Compensation

Full Time Professional Pinto Valley Mining Corp, Miami, AZ, US

WHAT WE OFFER

Your journey with Capstone Copper starts here. At Capstone, our people are the heart of our organization. We are focused on growth and are committed to unlocking the full potential of ourselves, our teams and our resources. We invest in our people to develop a skilled and engaged workforce, not only for today, but for the future. If you are looking for a purposeful, performance-driven and dynamic work environment, join us!

Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mine located at the west end of the historic Globe-Miami mining district of central Arizona, approximately 80 miles east of Phoenix. Pinto Valley has been in operation since 1972 and has produced more than four billion pounds of copper. Acquired by Capstone from BHP in 2013, the mine is fully permitted through 2039 and a study is underway to potentially extend the mine life through 2050.

Our proximity to the Greater Phoenix metro area provides prospective employees with the option to live in communities such as Mesa, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Chandler, San Tan Valley, or Florence. Our location offers a unique work-life balance, blending the rewarding opportunities of the mining industry with easy access to the vibrant energy of Downtown Phoenix, making it an ideal choice for both individuals and their families.

Capstone employees are eligible for an extensive total rewards package, designed to support your physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This package includes, but is not limited to:

• 401(k) Savings Plan – Eligible from day one, contribute up to 30% of your salary with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%, fully vested immediately.
• Retirement Boost – The company contributes 8.5% of your salary, increasing to 14.2% after reaching the Social Security wage base, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan – After three months, contribute 2% to 7% of your salary (max $5,000/year) to buy company shares, with a 50% company match, fully vested upon grant.
• Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus– Up to 15%
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances
• Disability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)
• Paid time-off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Internal progression opportunities
• Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles and homes

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Compensation and Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering, analyzing, and managing employee compensation and benefits programs. This position ensures that compensation and benefits plans remain competitive, equitable, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations and organizational policies. The specialist works closely with HR leadership, finance, vendors, and employees to promote effective compensation strategies and benefit offerings that support organizational goals and employee engagement.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct market salary benchmarking and compensation analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend competitive pay and incentive strategies.
• Perform job classification reviews on new and existing jobs to ensure proper grade leveling.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership on compensation recommendations.
• Develop and maintain salary structures, pay grades, and compensation policies.
• Analyze internal and external pay data to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Support annual salary increases, merit pay, and incentive compensation processes.
• Monitor compensation practices for compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, leave programs and wellness programs.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, renewals, and employee communications.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, benefits, and related policies.