Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support key rewards and benefits activities for a long-term contract opportunity based in Princeton, New Jersey. This position focuses on administering employee benefit programs, coordinating annual enrollment activities, and assisting with compensation analysis and reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong experience working with HR information systems and can manage data accurately while helping maintain organized compensation and benefits processes.

Responsibilities:
• Lead and coordinate annual open enrollment activities, ensuring employees receive timely information and support throughout the process.
• Administer benefit programs on an ongoing basis, including updates, issue resolution, and documentation management.
• Assist with compensation analysis by reviewing pay structures, supporting salary alignment, and contributing to benchmarking efforts.
• Maintain accurate employee compensation and benefits data within the HRIS and ensure records remain current and reliable.
• Prepare regular and ad hoc reports related to compensation, benefits, and workforce data for internal stakeholders.
• Support the upkeep of organizational information within HR systems to promote data integrity and reporting accuracy.

• 5+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or a closely related HR specialty role.

• Hands-on experience managing open enrollment and benefits administration activities.

• Working knowledge of compensation benchmarking and salary structure analysis.

• Proficiency using HRIS platforms and producing accurate reports from employee data.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage sensitive information confidentially.

• Effective communication and organizational skills to support employees and business partners efficiently.