Compensation Benefits Manager

Compensation and Benefits Manager

Warsaw IN area

Corporate | Human Resources

Full-Time | On-Site

Overview

An established and growing company in the manufacturing industry is seeking an experienced Compensation and Benefits Manager to lead the design, management, and administration of compensation and benefits programs across multiple U.S. locations, as well as provide support to international entities. This role plays a key part in ensuring that total rewards programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with company goals to attract and retain top talent.

Key Responsibilities

Compensation Program Management

• Lead the design, benchmarking, and administration of compensation programs for U.S. and global operations.
• Oversee annual salaried and hourly compensation reviews and the performance management process.
• Partner with leadership to ensure compensation programs align with business strategy and market competitiveness.
• Educate and support managers on Total Rewards concepts, system tools, and processes.
• Ensure compliance and accuracy of all compensation activities within the HCM system.

Benefits Management

• Oversee employee benefits programs, including health, wellness, and ancillary plans.
• Evaluate plan competitiveness, compliance, and cost-effectiveness with the support of brokers and vendors.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in benefits committee meetings, providing data-driven recommendations for program improvements.
• Manage daily benefits administration, audit processes for accuracy, and ensure reconciliation with internal and financial goals.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field required.

Experience:

• 5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years of direct management experience in Compensation and/or Benefits.
• Proven experience managing multi-state, self-insured benefit plans.
• Strong understanding of ACA, FLSA, ERISA, DOL, and other applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience benchmarking and administering compensation strategies.

Certifications (Preferred):

• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP, GRP, ACCP, or MCCP)
• SHRM-CP or related HR certification

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with HRIS systems (Oracle experience preferred).
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies:

• Collaborative, detail-oriented, and analytical with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence leadership decisions through data-driven insights.
• Innovative thinker with a compliance-focused and proactive approach.
• Self-directed and capable of managing multiple priorities with accuracy and integrity.