Benefits, Compensation & Leave Specialist

Founded in Cleveland, OH during the resilient years following the Great Depression, NSA has been the guardian of American workers since day one. Our founder, Wally Grossman, dedicated his life to one mission: ensuring that every worker returned home safely at the end of the day.

We’ve never lost sight of his mission.

Today, NSA is America’s Safety Choice. That’s because NSA owns and operates 7 USA manufacturing plants, employs more than 1,000 American workers, and hasn’t waivered from its mission since day one. We make the best safety apparel for the American worker. Period.

When you choose NSA, you’re joining a generational legacy of safety and American craftsmanship.

At NSA, we are looking to add to our HR team.

Benefits, Compensation & Leave Specialist

Reports To: Senior Director of Human Resources, Corporate Programs & Acquisitions

Direct Reports: N/A

FLSA Status: Exempt

Employment Type: Full Time

Position Overview:

The Benefits, Compensation & Leave Specialist is responsible for administering and supporting the company’s employee benefits plans, compensation programs, and leave of absence processes. In a growing manufacturing environment, this role ensures programs are competitive, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with business strategy while delivering exceptional employee service.

This position partners closely with HR, payroll, finance, and operational leaders to ensure accurate administration, regulatory compliance, and a positive employee experience across multiple sites.

Essential Job Functions:

Benefits Administration

• Administer health, welfare, retirement, and ancillary benefit plans.
• Serve as primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and vendor coordination.
• Support open enrollment planning, communication, and execution.
• Reconcile benefits invoices and partner with payroll to ensure accurate deductions.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, and other applicable regulations.
• Assist in developing clear and engaging benefits communications materials.

Compensation Administration

• Maintain base pay compensation structure (pay grads, ranges, and job placement.
• Administer various incentive plans.
• Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using salary surveys and industry data to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices, while also maintaining internal equity.
• Support annual compensation planning processes including merit, bonus, and promotional increases.
• Maintain job descriptions and job evaluation structures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations (e.g., FLSA).Partner with HR leadership to analyze internal pay equity and recommend adjustments as needed.
• Prepare compensation reports, analytics, and dashboards for leadership review.

Leave of Absence Management

• Administer and track all leaves of absence including FMLA, ADA, state leaves, workers’ compensation coordination, and company-provided leaves.
• Partner with Site HR to communicate leave rights and responsibilities to employees and managers.
• Coordinate with third-party leave administrator to ensure timely, accurate leave administration
• Ensure timely documentation, eligibility determination, and compliance with federal and state laws.
• Partner with Site HR on return-to-work planning and reasonable accommodation processes.

Benefits Compliance & Reporting

• Partner closely with HRIS Specialist to maintain accurate HRIS data related to compensation, benefits, and leave.
• Assist with audits, regulatory filings (e.g., 5500), and reporting requirements.
• Ensure policies and procedures remain current with changing legislation.
• Support internal and external audits.

Employee & Manager Support

• Deliver training and education sessions on benefits, and leave programs.
• Promote a positive employee experience through responsive, service-oriented support.

Non-Essential Job Functions:

• Other duties as assigned.

Training: Provided on the job and supplemented with external seminars/classes.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in benefits, compensation, and/or leave administration.
• Experience in a manufacturing or multi-site environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with HRIS systems (Dayforce preferred).
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of FMLA, ADA, FLSA, ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and related regulations.
• Understanding of wage structures in hourly and production-based environments.
• Analytical skills with ability to interpret compensation and benefits data.
• High attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growing organization.

Certifications (Preferred but not required)

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS)
• SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP or PHR/SPHR

Key Competencies: Analytical Thinking, Accuracy, Inquisitive Mindset, Confidentiality, Teamwork, Eager to Help, Detail Oriented, Proactive Mindset, and Cooperation with Others.

Core Competencies: Problem Solving, Collaboration & Teamwork, Execution, Resourcefulness & Agility, Results Orientation

Physical Requirements: Long periods of sitting or standing at an individual workstation, heavy computer work.

Working Conditions: Temperature-regulated office environment.

EEO Statement: National Safety Apparel provides equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, handicap, disability, ancestry, age, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other protected group status as defined by law.

The salary range for this role is $65-$70k per year. Also eligible for discretionary bonus.

Benefits we offer:

Medical

HSA Plan

Dental

Voluntary Vision

Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance

Voluntary Accident Insurance

Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance

Voluntary Identity Theft Protection Insurance

Voluntary Legal Insurance

401K Plan with Company Match

Company Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Bereavement

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Time