Specialist Benefits & Compensation

Capstone Mining•Miami, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Compensation and Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering, analyzing, and managing employee compensation and benefits programs. This position ensures that compensation and benefits plans remain competitive, equitable, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations and organizational policies. The specialist works closely with HR leadership, finance, vendors, and employees to promote effective compensation strategies and benefit offerings that support organizational goals and employee engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field and five (5) years of related compensation, benefits, or human resources experience or equivalent education and experience; Experience conducting salary surveys and compensation analyses.
Experience administering employee benefit programs.
Strong understanding of compensation principles and job evaluation methodologies.
Knowledge of federal and state employment laws related to compensation and benefits.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS systems.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification.
Experience with HRIS systems such as Workday, UKG, ADP, Oracle, or SAP SuccessFactors.
Experience utilizing and administering third-party leave management systems and vendor platforms for FMLA, ADA, and leave-of-absence administration.

Responsibilities

Conduct market salary benchmarking and compensation analysis.
Evaluate and recommend competitive pay and incentive strategies.
Perform job classification reviews on new and existing jobs to ensure proper grade leveling.
Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership on compensation recommendations.
Develop and maintain salary structures, pay grades, and compensation policies.
Analyze internal and external pay data to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
Support annual salary increases, merit pay, and incentive compensation processes.
Monitor compensation practices for compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, leave programs and wellness programs.
Coordinate benefits enrollment, renewals, and employee communications.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, benefits, and related policies.
Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and benefits vendor management.
Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
Maintain HRIS compensation and benefits data, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan – Eligible from day one, contribute up to 30% of your salary with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%, fully vested immediately.
Retirement Boost – The company contributes 8.5% of your salary, increasing to 14.2% after reaching the Social Security wage base, with 100% immediate vesting.
Employee Share Purchase Plan – After three months, contribute 2% to 7% of your salary (max $5,000/year) to buy company shares, with a 50% company match, fully vested upon grant.
Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus – Up to 15%
4-day, 10-hour work schedule
Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances
Disability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)
Paid time-off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
Employee Assistance Program
Internal progression opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles and homes