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Robert Half
Compensation & Benefits Manager
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What they do
A Compensation or Benefits Manager manages compensation and benefits systems and records for an organization or company. Determines pay structure and job classifications for company employees. Supervises payroll, accounting of employee benefits, and payout of benefits such as pensions or disability insurance.
$127,064 / year median in Rhode Island
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Description We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Manager to lead pay and benefits strategy for our client. This role will shape compensation frameworks for both hourly and office-based employees while ensuring programs remain competitive, equitable, and compliant. The position also oversees benefits administration, vendor partnerships, and plan performance to support a broad employee population.
Responsibilities:
- Build and oversee compensation programs for hourly and salaried employee groups operating in multiple states.
- Create pay structures that reflect applicable wage laws, overtime rules, prevailing wage requirements, and regional labor conditions.
- Manage variable pay elements such as shift premiums, incentive plans, and bonus opportunities.
- Conduct market analyses to establish salary ranges and geographic differentials that support staffing and retention goals.
- Review pay practices to maintain internal consistency while preserving external competitiveness across locations.
- Administer benefit programs for a multi-state workforce, including medical coverage and other core employee offerings.
- Direct the performance of a self-funded health plan by coordinating with vendors and tracking financial and utilization trends.
- Collaborate with third-party administrators, stop-loss providers, pharmacy benefit managers, brokers, and consultants to maintain effective plan operations.
- Lead annual enrollment, onboarding benefits education, and employee communications for teams in dispersed locations.
- Monitor regulatory requirements related to compensation, leave, and benefits and implement updates to keep programs compliant. Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree strongly preferred Proven experience managing compensation and benefits programs for employees.
- Strong knowledge of wage and hour regulations, including FLSA and related state-specific requirements.
- Background in compensation benchmarking, salary structure development, and incentive plan administration.
- Hands-on experience with benefits analysis, benefits coordination, and vendor relationship management.
- Familiarity with self-funded medical plans, claims review, utilization monitoring, and cost-control strategies.
- Working knowledge of compliance standards affecting employee benefits and leave administration, including FMLA.
- Ability to communicate complex pay and benefits information clearly to employees, leaders, and external partners.