Compensation & Benefits Specialist
About The Position
The Compensation & Benefits Specialist leads day-to-day administration of FOCUS compensation programs and processes. The role serves as a compensation resource for employees and managers, processes compensation changes, prepares and executes offer letters and incentive programs, maintains compensation systems and records, and supports recurring compensation cycles. Working within the philosophy, processes, and procedures established by the Compensation & Benefits Manager, the Specialist exercises independent judgment on routine compensation matters, identifies process-improvement opportunities, and develops expertise as a compensation advisor to organizational leaders. The Specialist also supports routine benefits administration as needed and routes benefits-specific questions to the Benefits Specialist. The role partners with Payroll, Finance, HR Operations, Talent & Leadership Development, and other stakeholders. It includes expectations to participate in spiritual practices and uphold FOCUS’s stated Christian and organizational policies.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day administration of FOCUS compensation programs and processes.
- Administer the Compensation Change Smartsheet workflow, including status tracking, documentation, follow-up, and confirmation of completed changes.
- Process compensation changes through applicable HRIS forms and processes.
- Maintain compensation dashboards, Dynamic Views, manager access to compensation information, accurate compensation data, job classifications, and supporting documentation.
- Serve as a compensation resource for employees and managers and educate managers on established processes, procedures, and available tools.
- Support managers in understanding pay bands, job ranges, compensation positioning, and applicable compensation practices.
- Support routine cost-of-labor calculations, compensation ranges and language for job postings, and other compensation analysis using established methodologies.
- Build relationships with managers and cross-functional partners through responsive and accurate consultation.
- Prepare compensation data, dashboards, forms, and supporting materials for leaders during annual compensation cycles.
- Monitor submissions, deadlines, approvals, and completion of compensation changes.
- Support headcount and workforce-planning processes through compensation data and analysis.
- Assist the Compensation & Benefits Manager with maintaining and implementing compensation processes and procedures.
- Recommend improvements to compensation workflows, tools, documentation, and the employee and manager experience.
- Own day-to-day offer letter administration; prepare and execute offer letters for new hires, internal transfers, and changes in hours.
- Review offer letters for accurate compensation and benefits language and confirm required approvals before issuance.
- Send and execute offer letters through DocuSign or applicable platforms; maintain templates, tracking, drafts, and final executed documents.
- Ensure compensation associated with offer letters is captured accurately in compensation systems and communicated for execution.
- Provide general Compensation & Benefits support, route benefits-specific questions to the Benefits Specialist, and provide backup for routine benefits administration when necessary.
- Partner with Payroll, Finance, HR Operations, Talent & Leadership Development, and other stakeholders.
- Ensure compensation transactions comply with established compensation philosophy, processes, procedures, and approval requirements.
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation supporting compensation decisions and support compensation audits, reporting, and compliance activities.
- Protect confidential employee and compensation information.
- Participate in community prayer, including scheduled department prayer time and the DSC Divine Mercy Chaplet; avail oneself of other spiritual opportunities in accordance with the Guidelines for Divine Intimacy at the DSC policy.
- Be a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintain a courteous and Christ-like attitude, and live out the moral life in Christ in accordance with the Oath of Fidelity and relevant policies.
- Engage in personal Mission Partner Development efforts and fundraising on behalf of FOCUS; participation is invited but not required.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Ability to contribute to a Health Savings Account
- Employer-provided life insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Option to purchase additional life insurance for the employee, spouse, and children
- 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match for eligible staff
- Option to purchase LifeLock Identity Protection
- Integrity-based paid time off
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
- Office closure for Sacred Christmas Respite from December 24 through January 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
