Compensation & Benefit Specialist

Lamar Advertising•Baton Rouge, LA

64d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compensation & Benefits Specialist plays a key role in designing, administering, and optimizing employee compensation and financial benefits programs that align with Lamar’s business objectives and talent strategies. This role serves as a strategic advisor and operational expert, ensuring program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement across all reward mechanisms.

Requirements

Hands-on experience supporting base pay, incentive, and financial wellness programs with attention to accuracy and compliance.
Proficient in advanced analytical techniques, interpreting survey results, and building data models to support compensation decisions.
Working knowledge of applicable regulations (IRS, FLSA, ERISA, HIPAA, DOL, SEC) affecting compensation and financial benefits, with a strong focus on audit readiness and legal alerts.
Detail-oriented approach to delivering and maintaining clean, secure, and reliable data across HRIS, compensation, and other vendor platforms.
Ability to collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal teams and tailor technical content for various audiences.
Focused on delivering clear, accurate, and timely responses to employee inquiries about pay and benefits.
Adapts quickly to changing business priorities and compensation needs.
Proactive in identifying inefficiencies, suggesting improvements, and supporting education around compensation practices.
Demonstrates intermediate spreadsheet and HR system query skills, as well as working knowledge in leveraging AI tools and platforms for HR functions such as data analysis and process automation, with a strong understanding of ethical AI usage, data privacy, and bias mitigation.
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field
2-5 years of experience in Human Resources or another applicable field, with 1-2 years of experience administering employee group benefits, job evaluations, market pricing, and equity analysis.
Strong aptitude for HR information (HRIS) systems navigation, data integrity, and queries.
Intermediate proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets using functions, formulas, pivot tables, and graphs.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (i.e., macros, pivot charts)
UKG (HRIS software application and query experience)
SHRM, HRCI, CCP, CEBS or CEP designation
Exposure to complex compensation-specific applications and survey software
2-5 years of demonstrable experience in compensation and employee group benefits including program strategies, administration, external benchmarking, performance management, and business advising.
Experience in M&A due diligence requirements and best-in-class integration practices

Responsibilities

Analyze, administer, educate, communicate, measure, and monitor 401(k), stock plans, deferred compensation, and other financial benefits, as assigned.
Lead annual cycles (e.g., enrollments, renewals) and ensure accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits.
Elevate benefit communications and employee education by implementing a multi-channel strategy that includes enhanced intranet resources, coordinated vendor support, targeted messaging, and dynamic training formats such as workshops, webinars, and on-demand tools.
Administer applicable compliance testing and regulatory filings (IRS, SEC, DOL).
Maintain and distribute required plan documentation, such as contracts, SPDs, notices, and summaries in accordance with legal timelines.
Collaborate with HR, payroll, legal, accounting, recordkeepers, and vendors to ensure seamless, compliant program delivery.
Serve as vendor manager and liaise with plan recordkeepers, financial and legal advisors.
Conduct job analysis and evaluations based on scope, complexity, responsibilities, and required qualifications.
Benchmark compensation using external market data and internal analytics to support job architecture, salary structures, and incentive designs within appropriate geographies.
Provide pay recommendations for new hires, transfers, market adjustments, and promotions that reflect internal equity, external competitiveness, and talent mobility strategies.
Lead compensation projects such as wage forecasting, budgeting, merit cycles, incentive plans, and system improvements.
Prepare and deliver compensation insights to leaders through impactful reporting and consultation.
Submit data for external salary surveys and apply insights to refine pay bands and compensation philosophy.
Research inquiries regarding wage discrepancies and equity concerns with sensitivity and thorough analysis.
Effectively communicate to stakeholders verbally and in writing the results of ad-hoc compensation research, evaluations, recommendations, comp practices, and compliance regs.
Enhance and integrate internal/external technology platforms to streamline benefit and compensation workflows, queries, and analytics.
Develop documentation, policies, and user training to improve system utilization and program understanding.
Drive continuous improvement through process design, employee/manager education, and stakeholder engagement.
Recommend innovative rewards solutions based on market trends, workforce needs, and strategic opportunities.
Contribute to communication campaigns and learning initiatives that promote financial well-being and understanding of total rewards.

Benefits

A Monday-Friday 8a-5p work schedule
An annual salary of $55,000-$65,000/year , dependent on relevant experience and qualifications
120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure
12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth
A comprehensive 4-6 month training program
Career advancement opportunities
Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential
Multiple medical plan options and health savings account
Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage
Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
401k plan with company match
Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program
A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback