Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist

NDT Global is the leading provider of ultra-high-tech diagnostic inspection solutions, advanced data analysis and integrity assessment services for ensuring the safety and longevity of energy-sector infrastructure assets. Recognized as the forerunner in ultrasonic inspection technologies comprising Pulse Echo, Pitch-and-Catch and Phased Array, as well as Acoustic Resonance (ART Scan) methodologies, the company also deploys a range of non-ultrasonic technologies, such as Inertial Measurement Units, with more under development. NDT Global strategically applies its inspection technologies to detect, diagnose and model various types of threat—circumferential or axial cracks, metal loss, geometry, mapping, and more—across diverse classes of assets. By providing predictive, decision-ready insights driven by the world’s most accurate data, NDT Global enables the conditions for asset owners to optimize infrastructure health and drive operational efficiencies while reducing risk and minimizing their carbon footprint.

Purpose

The Compensation & Benefits Specialist role is part of the Global People & Culture team. Its primary objective is to support the global reward strategy pillar, which is a key component of the overall People & Culture strategy designed to enable the achievement of our business goals

Job Overview

• Analysis and Data Management:
• Conducts comprehensive analysis and modelling of compensation structures, ensuring competitiveness and alignment with industry standards across multiple regions.
• Participates in and leads salary surveys to gather market intelligence and benchmark the organization's compensation packages against industry peers globally.
• Ensures data integrity through audits of compensation and benefits records in our HRIS (Ceridian Dayforce).
• Generates reports and analyze data to identify trends in compensation and benefits, and make data-driven recommendations for program improvements.
• Analyzes compensation data to identify trends, outliers, and opportunities for improvement.
• Generates regular and ad-hoc reports for management, providing insights into benefits and compensation-related metrics.
• Vendor Management:
• Collaborates with our benefits consultants on the management of our plans, and in market analysis and determining trends.
• Collaborates with benefits providers and vendors to ensure seamless delivery of services and resolve escalated issues related to benefits administration.
• Works with our benefits consultants to manage contracts with benefits providers to ensure cost-effective and high-quality services.
• Benefits Administration:
• Oversees the administration and reporting of employee benefits programs, including health insurance, dental and vision plans, retirement plans, disability plans and other employee perks.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements related to benefits programs with a specific focus on United States and Canada.
• Aligns business units by making recommendations on the harmonization and standardization and improvements of benefits plans across markets - to include retirement, medical, insurance and leave entitlements.
• Open Enrollment and Benefit Changes
• Oversees the open enrollment and benefits processes, including communication, system updates including file feeds, possible training to employees and support for the People & Culture teams.
• Analyzes and recommends changes to benefits offerings based on feedback and market trends.
• Manage RFP process from market where needed
• Governance & Change
• Stays updated on changes in global benefits laws and regulations with a focus on the United States and Canada. Ensures compliance with government regulations.
• Communicates effectively to the business units regarding benefits options, changes, and enrollment procedures.
• Conducts benefits sessions for People & Culture teams in the business and provides ongoing education to ensure full understanding of the benefits offering, so that they can cascade to their teams.
• Supports the business with benefits communications plans and materials.
• Collaborates with Director and VP, People & Culture on Global Benefits Strategy and plan.
• Project manages and acts as a key stakeholder for Benefits related projects.
• Ensures embedding of changes in the business and constant open feedback channels.
• Supports the benefits stream for all Mergers and Acquisitions to include integration.
  

Requirements & Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Actuarial Science, Business Administration or related education is required
• 5 years of experience in compensation including experience in benefits administration, preferably in a multi-country setting.
• In-depth knowledge of benefits regulations and compliance requirements in the United States and Canada.
• Preferred experience with compensation surveys and benchmarking.
• Preferred knowledge of job evaluation methodologies and grading systems, specifically WTW methodology.
  
  
  

Skillset

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong proficiency in excel and data analysis and reporting tools.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior-level colleagues across regions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external vendors, and employees.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and cultures.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive Salary with a clear and defined career path
• All PTO is deposited day 1 - No accrual
• Matching 401K
• All benefits begin the 1st day of the next month
• Hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and 2 working remotely