Benefits and Compensation Manager
About The Position
Island is hiring a Benefits and Compensation Manager to own benefits administration and compensation programs, manage the transition from its current PEO, and build benefits and compensation operations in-house. The role primarily supports US programs, with global support as needed, and works with HR, Finance, and Legal colleagues across the Dallas and Tel Aviv offices. The position reports to the Senior HR Manager. The role partners with HR leadership on benefits and compensation program design, benchmarking, merit cycles, and compensation philosophy. It oversees employee benefits, 401(k), perquisites, leaves of absence, workers’ compensation, compensation structures, employee communications, vendor relationships, records, and US regulatory compliance. This is a full-time, five-day-per-week, in-office role at Island’s Coppell, Texas headquarters, Monday through Friday.
Requirements
- 5–7+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration and compensation, including at least 3 years focused on compensation strategy or analysis.
- Experience managing a PEO transition or a similar large-scale HR systems or vendor change, with strong project management skills.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state regulatory compliance.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS, benefits administration, and compensation tools.
- Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills, with comfort using data to build salary structures and benefits cost models.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex benefits and compensation topics plainly to employees and managers.
- High level of discretion and judgment when handling confidential compensation and benefits information.
Nice To Haves
- Direct experience leading or supporting a PEO-to-in-house benefits or payroll transition at a high-growth startup.
- Familiarity with HiBob, TriNet, Deel, OpenComp, Radford, or similar platforms.
- Experience supporting both US and international employee populations.
- Experience in a fast-paced, hyper-growth startup environment, building processes and managing shifting priorities.
Responsibilities
- Lead project management for Island’s transition from its current PEO, coordinating timelines, vendors, and stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Legal.
- Partner with HR leadership on benefits and compensation program design, benchmarking, merit cycles, and compensation philosophy.
- Administer and communicate employee benefits, 401(k), and perquisite programs, including annual renewals, open enrollment, COBRA administration, and annual compliance reporting.
- Manage relationships with benefits brokers, carriers, third-party administrators, the PEO, and successor systems through the transition.
- Maintain accurate records in HRIS and compensation systems.
- Administer leaves of absence, including FMLA, state-specific leave, company leave programs, and ADA accommodations, and support employees and managers from request through return to work.
- Manage workers’ compensation claims and carrier relationships, coordinating return-to-work plans with managers.
- Build and maintain compensation structures, including salary bands, job leveling, and pay equity, using benefits and compensation data to identify trends and inform decisions.
- Support job offers, promotions, and compensation adjustments with market data and internal equity analysis.
- Ensure federal and multi-state compliance for US programs.
- Provide support for global benefits and compensation programs as needed.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) with company contributions.
- Paid time off and 9 company holidays.
- In-office wellness instructor and daily lunches for office-based roles.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
