Benefits & Compensation Manager

ThriftBooks•Seattle, WA

9h•$105,000 - $135,000

About The Position

About Thriftbooks ThriftBooks is the world's largest used book retailer! We believe in a workplace where respect for our employees matters, where promoting from within is how we grow, and where safety comes first in all our decisions and planning. At ThriftBooks, your work will help get inexpensive books into the hands of people who need them instead of going into landfill. We strive to create a friendly work environment with high standards of performance and rewards for excellence. We started out small and remember that encouraging people to do their best is how we expanded to our current scale. If you want to learn about the intersection of technology, innovation, and good old-fashioned teamwork, we might be a good fit for you. Wherever you start in the company, our hope is that is a launching point to higher achievement. At ThriftBooks, your success is up to you. Join Thriftbooks and be instrumental in transforming our compensation and benefits landscape. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for enhancing employee well-being and driving organizational success, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
5+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits management.
Strong background in benefits administration, including FMLA and ADA compliance.
Experience partnering with Legal on employment, leave, and benefits-related matters.
Demonstrated payroll experience, including benefits and retirement deduction oversight.
Deep understanding of compensation principles, job evaluation methodologies, pay structure design, and market benchmarking.
Experience managing relationships with benefits brokers, third-party administrators, and payroll vendors (Paycom experience strongly preferred).
Working knowledge of Workers’ Compensation processes and collaboration with HR field teams.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret compensation data and drive informed decision-making.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across multiple organizational levels.
Experience supervising or directly managing at least one HR/Benefits professional.

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designation preferred.
Experience managing company-wide compensation frameworks and maintaining structured pay scales.
Comfort operating in a fast-paced, multi-location environment.
A strategic thinker who can balance compliance rigor with employee experience.
A collaborative partner who values cross-functional teamwork with HR, Finance, Legal, and Operations.
A continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail and operational discipline.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, design, and administration of ThriftBooks’ benefits programs, ensuring alignment with business objectives, financial plans, and organizational values.
Oversee all benefits administration, including health plans, retirement programs, leave management (FMLA, ADA, and other statutory leaves), and regulatory compliance.
Partner closely with Legal to ensure compensation, benefits, leave, and payroll practices comply with federal, state, and local laws.
Develop and manage company-wide compensation structures, including job architecture, pay structures, and payscale governance to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices.
Lead the annual merit and bonus planning processes in collaboration with HR and Finance, including compensation budgeting and market benchmarking.
Supervise and provide direction to the Benefits Administrator, ensuring effective execution of day-to-day operations and high service standards.
Serving as the primary liaison with benefits brokers, carriers, and Paycom.
Overseeing payroll integration, including benefit and 401(k) deductions.
Ensuring accurate compliance reporting and required filings.
Collaborating with the Field HR Team to investigate and manage Workers’ Compensation cases.
Providing subject matter expertise to HR and leadership on compensation, benefits, and policy interpretation.
Supporting and strengthening compliance training related to benefits and leave administration.
Identifying process improvements and staying current on industry trends and best practices.