Compensation & Benefit Specialist

Lamar's Corporate Office is now hiring a new Compensation + Benefits professional! The Compensation & Benefits Specialist plays a key role in designing, administering, and optimizing employee compensation and financial benefits programs that align with Lamar’s business objectives and talent strategies. This role serves as a strategic advisor and operational expert, ensuring program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement across all reward mechanisms. Lamar’s Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA, is home to over 250 professionals from every walk of corporate life. We enjoy a beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, amazing holiday parties, and a quaint outdoor patio to enjoy the good weather days! Lamar's Corporate Office is now hiring a new Compensation + Benefits professional! The Compensation & Benefits Specialist plays a key role in designing, administering, and optimizing employee compensation and financial benefits programs that align with Lamar’s business objectives and talent strategies. This role serves as a strategic advisor and operational expert, ensuring program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement across all reward mechanisms. Lamar’s Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA, is home to over 250 professionals from every walk of corporate life. We enjoy a beautifully renovated office building with a modern design, a beverage refreshment station, a relaxing dining area, amazing holiday parties, and a quaint outdoor patio to enjoy the good weather days! Why Lamar? Lamar is a certified Great Place to Work , with 88% of employees in agreement. Lamar Advertising has also been named as a “Best Company to Work For” in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking. Learn more about us on our official YouTube channel. 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What you can expect from us: A Monday-Friday 8a-5p work schedule An annual salary of $55,000-$65,000/year , dependent on relevant experience and qualifications 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure 12 paid company holidays, including President's Day and Juneteenth A comprehensive 4-6 month training program Career advancement opportunities Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential Multiple medical plan options and health savings account Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan 401k plan with company match Up to $1,200 value in employer-paid HSA contributions and cash rewards for engaging in our wellness program A people-first culture that invests in connection, community involvement, and transparency around employee feedback What we're looking for in you: Compensation & Financial Benefits Administration Hands-on experience supporting base pay, incentive, and financial wellness programs with attention to accuracy and compliance. Compensation Data Analysis & Modeling Proficient in advanced analytical techniques, interpreting survey results, and building data models to support compensation decisions Regulatory Compliance & Governance Working knowledge of applicable regulations (IRS, FLSA, ERISA, HIPAA, DOL, SEC) affecting compensation and financial benefits, with a strong focus on audit readiness and legal alerts. Data Integrity & System Accuracy Detail-oriented approach to delivering and maintaining clean, secure, and reliable data across HRIS, compensation, and other vendor platforms. Cross-Functional Support & Communication Ability to collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal teams and tailor technical content for various audiences. Customer Service & Adaptability Focused on delivering clear, accurate, and timely responses to employee inquiries about pay and benefits. Adapts quickly to changing business priorities and compensation needs. Quality Improvement Proactive in identifying inefficiencies, suggesting improvements, and supporting education around compensation practices. Technical Proficiency Demonstrates intermediate spreadsheet and HR system query skills, as well as working knowledge in leveraging AI tools and platforms for HR functions such as data analysis and process automation, with a strong understanding of ethical AI usage, data privacy, and bias mitigation. Education and Experience: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field 2-5 years of experience in Human Resources or another applicable field, with 1-2 years of experience administering employee group benefits, job evaluations, market pricing, and equity analysis. Strong aptitude for HR information (HRIS) systems navigation, data integrity, and queries. Intermediate proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets using functions, formulas, pivot tables, and graphs. Preferred: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (i.e., macros, pivot charts) UKG (HRIS software application and query experience) SHRM, HRCI, CCP, CEBS or CEP designation Exposure to complex compensation-specific applications and survey software 2-5 years of demonstrable experience in compensation and employee group benefits including program strategies, administration, external benchmarking, performance management, and business advising. Experience in M&A due diligence requirements and best-in-class integration practices A Day in the Life: Financial Benefits: Analyze, administer, educate, communicate, measure, and monitor 401(k), stock plans, deferred compensation, and other financial benefits, as assigned. Lead annual cycles (e.g., enrollments, renewals) and ensure accurate financial reporting, reconciliations, and audits. Elevate benefit communications and employee education by implementing a multi-channel strategy that includes enhanced intranet resources, coordinated vendor support, targeted messaging, and dynamic training formats such as workshops, webinars, and on-demand tools. Administer applicable compliance testing and regulatory filings (IRS, SEC, DOL). Maintain and distribute required plan documentation, such as contracts, SPDs, notices, and summaries in accordance with legal timelines. Collaborate with HR, payroll, legal, accounting, recordkeepers, and vendors to ensure seamless, compliant program delivery. Serve as vendor manager and liaise with plan recordkeepers, financial and legal advisors Compensation: Conduct job analysis and evaluations based on scope, complexity, responsibilities, and required qualifications. Benchmark compensation using external market data and internal analytics to support job architecture, salary structures, and incentive designs within appropriate geographies. Provide pay recommendations for new hires, transfers, market adjustments, and promotions that reflect internal equity, external competitiveness, and talent mobility strategies. Lead compensation projects such as wage forecasting, budgeting, merit cycles, incentive plans, and system improvements. Prepare and deliver compensation insights to leaders through impactful reporting and consultation. Submit data for external salary surveys and apply insights to refine pay bands and compensation philosophy. Research inquiries regarding wage discrepancies and equity concerns with sensitivity and thorough analysis. Effectively communicate to stakeholders verbally and in writing the results of ad-hoc compensation research, evaluations, recommendations, comp practices, and compliance regs. Operational Excellence and Innovation: Enhance and integrate internal/external technology platforms to streamline benefit and compensation workflows, queries, and analytics. Develop documentation, policies, and user training to improve system utilization and program understanding. Drive continuous improvement through process design, employee/manager education, and stakeholder engagement. Recommend innovative rewards solutions based on market trends, workforce needs, and strategic opportunities. Contribute to communication campaigns and learning initiatives that promote financial well-being and understanding of total rewards. Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test! Not completing this assessment could result in disqualification from consideration for this position. Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email View email address on click.appcast.io. Physical Demands and Work Environment The primary work environment for this position is an office. The physical demands for this position include light lifting, pushing, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading and acuity), sitting more than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, and walking. Nights spent away from home are less than 10%. Who we are: Founded in 1902, Lamar Advertising Company is one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world. With over 360,000 displays across the United States and Canada, Lamar is dedicated to helping both local businesses and national brands reach broad audiences every day. We provide ad space through: Billboards Interstate logos Handpainted murals Transportation and airports The largest network of digital billboards in the United States We live by the Golden Rule, and we operate with honesty and integrity in every aspect of our business. We are open with our employees, transparent with our customers, and loyal to the communities in which we serve. While Lamar is a large company, each office has its own culture and family atmosphere, making employees feel connected both locally and nationally. We are committed to sustainable and environmentally friendly business practices and use a number of innovative strategies to reduce our environmental impact. Please click here to learn more about Lamar's green initiatives. Lamar is an EEO/AA employer, including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally Protected characteristic. Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment. 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