Benefits & Compensation Specialist - Madison, WI

Wis-Pak, Inc.•Brandon, MS

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Benefits and Compensation Specialist supports the organization's employee total rewards programs by administering benefits, assisting with compensation processes, and providing payroll support. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and a high level of customer service while partnering closely with HR, payroll, vendors, and employees.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in benefits, payroll, compensation, or HR administration.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Experience with HRIS systems (ADP preferred).
Strong analytical skills and high attention to detail.
Proven ability to meet daily and weekly deadlines.
Customer service minded professional with a desire to build relationships both internally and externally.
Proficiency with MS Excel, HRIS reporting tools, and other business software.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. The company will not sponsor employment visas now or in the future
Applicants must be able to read, write, speak, and comprehend English at a level necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.
Location: Onsite 4 days a week at our Windsor, WI or Oconomowoc, WI office.

Responsibilities

Assist with the day -to-day administration of employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA/HSA, etc.)
Support annual Open Enrollment activities, including employee communications, enrollment approvals, and HRIS/system updates.
Process employee 401(k) changes and assist with retirement plan administration.
Answer employee questions and coordinate with vendors and carriers to resolve employee issues and ensure data accuracy.
Support annual audits and assist with month-end processing of reports, accruals, and reconciliations.
Utilize compensation software systems and tools to assist with benchmarking activities related to job evaluations, salary adjustments, and reporting needs.
Assist with the annual merit increase process, including preparation of materials, reports, and system updates.
Support compensation projects, including pay structure updates and special analysis.
Assis with biweekly payroll processing, including data entry, audits, and reconciliations.
Run HRIS reports and perform system audits (ADP) as needed.