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Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Workday Talent Hub
Grand Rapids, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/26/2026
Position: Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Location: NW Grand Rapids, MI | Onsite

Salary: $65,000-$80,000

We've partnered with a growing, employee-owned manufacturing company in the Grand Rapids area that is looking to add a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to its HR team.

This well-established ESOP organization offers the stability of a market leader with the culture of a company that truly invests in its people. Employees enjoy a collaborative environment, strong work-life balance, excellent benefits, and the opportunity to directly share in the company's success through employee ownership.

This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and serving as a key resource for employees and leadership. You'll play an important role in shaping the employee experience while managing compensation, benefits, HRIS administration, and payroll-related processes in a highly visible position.

Compensation And Benefits Specialist Responsibilities

  • Administer and support a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, wellness initiatives, and 401(k) plans.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefit and compensation-related questions, ensuring a positive employee experience.
  • Partner with HR, payroll, and leadership teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee changes and compensation updates.
  • Leverage Workday and ADP to maintain employee data, benefit enrollments, compensation records, and reporting.
  • Coordinate open enrollment activities and assist with benefit renewals, audits, and vendor relationships.
  • Resolve benefit administration issues while working directly with insurance carriers and third-party providers.
  • Support compensation administration, including pay-related inquiries and policy interpretation.
  • Process and monitor payroll deductions, garnishments, and benefit-related transactions.
  • Prepare reports, analyze compensation and benefits data, and provide insights to support HR initiatives.
  • Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
  • Backup to payroll and additional HR functions

Compensation & Benefits Specialist Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Dependable, reliable, and responsible
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Proficient with payroll software - Workday
  • Prior experience with benefits administration

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Salary : $65,000 - $80,000

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