Strategic Compensation & Benefits Manager – Tribal Ops

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community; Prior Lake (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community seeks a Manager of Compensation and Benefits for Tribal Operations to lead compensation programs, salary structures, and market benchmarking. The role partners with HR and tribal leaders to attract and retain talent, while also overseeing benefits administration and program renewals.

The position requires strong analytical capability, strategic thinking, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Compensation.
• 4+ years in benefits eligibility, enrollment, life events, deductions, vendor feeds, and reconciliation.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and HR-related software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced quantitative skills, including data manipulation and visualization.
• Willingness to take initiative and operate independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead compensation work to support SMSC’s goals and budget guidelines, including merit and market adjustments and bonus-related pay.
• Ensure adherence to compensation laws, including FLSA and pay equity regulations.
• Advise and consult with Tribal Operations leaders and HR on compensation studies and market trends.
• Partner with leaders and HR to support annual compensation reviews and pay adjustments and bonuses.
• Collaborate with Finance to provide analytical support for compensation modeling and cost projections.
• Coordinate annual benefits renewals and open enrollment with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure benefits enrollment, eligibility, and deductions are accurately recorded in HRIS and payroll systems.
• Lead and develop a high-performing Compensation and Benefits team; hire, coach, mentor, and set goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

HRIS

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community seeks a Manager of Compensation and Benefits for Tribal Operations to lead compensation programs, salary structures, and market benchmarking. The role partners with HR and tribal leaders to attract and retain talent, while also overseeing benefits administration and program renewals.

The position requires strong analytical capability, strategic thinking, and excellent communication.