Job Description

Compensation & Benefits Specialist (Total Rewards)

Are you passionate about data-driven HR strategies and ready to make a meaningful impact on employee experience and business success? LHH looking for a dynamic Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join a dynamic growing company and their People Operations team and help drive their Total Rewards programs forward.

This is your opportunity to shape and scale compensation and benefits programs in a high-growth, fast-paced environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Compensation Strategy & Analysis

• Provide analytical support to HR leadership through research, reporting, metric tracking, and actionable recommendations.
• Perform compensation analysis and recommend salary adjustments to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Partner with People Ops to deliver timely and accurate compensation program elements.
• Conduct job analysis to determine appropriate job leveling and alignment with company policies.
• Lead and support Total Rewards initiatives as we scale our people operations.
• Independently manage complex and confidential projects from start to finish.
• Develop and maintain documentation for compensation programs and policies.
• Identify and implement process improvements in partnership with People Ops.
• Ensure compensation programs comply with legal requirements and internal standards through regular audits.
• Provide ad hoc compensation analytics to stakeholders.
• Submit and manage participation in market surveys, ensuring accurate job matching and market analysis.
• Support compliance-related efforts including ACA reporting, 401(k) audits, nondiscrimination testing, and more.

Benefits Administration & Strategy

• Partner with HR leadership on benefits strategy development and execution.
• Manage and communicate retirement plan details, including 401(k) administration and ERISA compliance.
• Oversee reconciliation and billing of health and welfare benefits to maintain accuracy and cost control.
• Manage the annual TIP Program, from eligibility to record-keeping.
• Support the delivery and administration of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSAs, COBRA, and more.
• Conduct regular audits and ensure program compliance with legal standards.
• Collaborate with management to improve benefit offerings and streamline processes.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure service standards are met or exceeded.
• Maintain a general understanding of all insurance offerings and HR policies.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in compensation and benefits—ideally within a high-growth, agile organization.
• Strong background in market analysis and compensation benchmarking.
• Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skills and a proactive, self-starter attitude.
• Experience navigating complex, matrixed environments.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) and Google Workspace.
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and reporting tools.

Bonus but not required

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or in progress.
• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP) or in progress.

Why work here?

• A mission-driven culture that puts people first.
• A collaborative team that values innovation and integrity.
• Opportunities to grow your career in a supportive environment.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and paid holidays

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