Senior Benefits & Compensation Specialist

• Oversee and manage health, retirement, leave, wellness programs, and COBRA administration.
• Manage vendor relationships for benefits broker, medical, dental, and other vendors; resolve escalations and claims issues.
• Lead open enrollment processes, including system configuration, communication, and employee education.
• Manage Leaves of Absence, FMLA, Short Term Disability, and related employee counseling and documentation.
• Conduct annual 401(k) audit, coordinate with external vendors, and resolve issues.
• Administer COBRA open enrollment, subsidies, and notifications.
• Review and approve billing, invoicing, and automation projects with vendors.
• Support compensation strategy, role pricing, and job data submission for surveys (Radford).
• Manage bonus processes, including calculations, updates, and payouts.
• Support executive, board, and consultant grants.
• Provide compensation data and modeling support to HRBPs and leadership.
• Lead HRIS design and functionality enhancements for onboarding, compensation & bonuses, and site-specific processes.
• Manage employee data updates, support cases, and report generation for stakeholders.
• Oversee vendor relationships related to HRIS automation, data feeds, and system integrations.
• Work with technical teams to implement system changes and automate workflows.
• Onboard corporate employees, execute I-9 processes, and update organizational charts.
• Support audits (external such as KPMG and internal compliance checks).
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment regulations.
• Manage process documentation, reporting, and compliance obligations, including ACA 1095-C forms.
• Support process audits and participate in walk-throughs with external auditors.
• Serve as a primary contact for employee questions related to benefits and compensation.
• Develop clear communication materials for open enrollment, onboarding, and ongoing benefit education.
• Build support for people operations initiatives and facilitate smooth communication channels.
• Handle special projects and stretch assignments as needed, including process improvements and automation initiatives.

• 8+ years of experience in benefits, compensation, or people operations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits programs, compensation practices, and leave management.
• Experience with people systems (HRIS, benefits platforms, payroll integrations).
• Strong analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to turn data into insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with a knack for simplifying complex information.
• A collaborative, employee-focused mindset with a passion for creating positive people experiences.

Pay range: $90K - $110K

• Remote-first: work from home, work from our NYC office, work from anywhere in the U.S. - you decide!
• Equity
• Unlimited vacation policy
• Universal paid parental leave
• Monthly Hungryroot credit for delicious, healthy groceries
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance
• 401k with Company Match
• A work from home stipend to support your initial home-office setup