Benefits & Compensation Manager - Remote

GN Group • Shakopee, MN

6d • $100,000 - $145,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Manager of Benefits & Compensation has full oversight of U.S. employee benefits programs and leads the strategy, design, and administration of regional benefit programs. The role evaluates program performance, aligns benefits with organizational objectives, maintains a competitive marketplace position, and supports program administration. In partnership with the Global Compensation & Rewards team, the manager supports compensation programs and practices across North America, providing market insights and analysis to help attract, retain, and engage talent.

The position oversees health, welfare, retirement, executive benefits, time-off, wellbeing, ancillary benefits, and the full leave lifecycle. It works with regional P&C, Legal, Finance, Payroll, communications partners, external vendors, and other stakeholders to maintain compliance, manage costs and data, communicate plans, and deliver enrollment and other benefit activities. The role also supports North American compensation programs, salary structures, annual compensation processes, market analysis, job evaluation, and total rewards initiatives.

GN describes its work as developing intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. The company operates in more than 90 countries and has more than 7,000 employees. The position involves occasional travel and is described as working in an open office setting with adjustable standing/sitting furnishings, although the posting title identifies it as remote.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of Human Resources experience focused on employee benefits.
• At least 3 years of compensation experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources management (listed under Desired Qualifications).
• High ownership, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Ability to build strong partnerships, influence decisions, and communicate complex subjects clearly and concisely to varied audiences.
• Excellent verbal presentation and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the region.
• Strong creative thinking and ability to develop realistic solutions.
• Detail-oriented and results-driven approach.
• Ability to work in a highly matrixed environment.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize work with a variety of internal and external customers.
• Strong computer skills and ability to learn new technology.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of regional health, welfare, retirement, executive benefits, time-off, wellbeing, and ancillary benefit programs.
• Partner with regional P&C, Legal, Finance, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure compliance throughout enrollment and the benefits lifecycle.
• Use data to assess program performance, utilization, employee needs, and market and peer-company benchmarks.
• Lead the U.S. Benefit Committee and develop and present recommendations for new or improved benefit plans and cost-saving measures aligned with senior leadership and employee needs.
• Manage health and welfare benefit carrier and vendor relationships.
• Develop budgets, analyze data, prepare reports, and monitor benefit plan costs.
• Conduct benefit audits and meet annual requirements for programs including HSA/FSA, DCP, 401(k), frozen pension plan, ACA, PCORI, and ARPA.
• Partner with Communications teams to develop and deliver clear benefit communications for each entity.
• Use technology and digital platforms to streamline benefit administration and maintain data accuracy.
• Oversee U.S. annual enrollment, including group enrollment events, plan updates or adjustments, benefit information distribution, and other plan activities.
• Counsel employees on benefit coverage and provide customer service concerning company benefits, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee and administer the full leave lifecycle, including ADA/accommodation, state and federal leaves, and internal leave programs.
• Track leave in Workday and ADP and with the leave vendor; communicate with employees, local P&C, and management about leave processes and status; and manage the vendor process to ensure timely updates.
• Partner with Payroll, local P&C, and Finance on benefit-related issues.
• Reconcile and process monthly group health and welfare benefits.
• Partner with stakeholders on mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures from a benefits perspective.
• Maintain program data records and comply with legal requirements, including OSHA and Medicare Creditable Coverage; prepare and file required legal reports.
• Provide support and mentorship to employees and the P&C team as needed.
• Partner with the Global Performance & Rewards team to implement compensation programs and provide North American market insights and recommendations.
• Analyze market compensation data, including Mercer and other benchmarking resources, to support competitive and equitable pay practices.
• Support administration of compensation programs, salary structures, and annual compensation processes for North American positions.
• Provide compensation analysis and guidance to business leaders and P&C partners in alignment with global frameworks and local market conditions.
• Collaborate with the Global Performance & Rewards team on total rewards initiatives, job evaluation, and compensation practices across North America.

Benefits

• Generous benefits, including PTO and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid parental leave and transition-back-to-work benefits.
• Company HSA contributions.
• Discounted GN Group products.
• Competitive wages and benefits.
• Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus; the posting also mentions annual bonuses as part of its competitive benefits package.
• Health insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager