Compensation & Benefits Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Administrator to join a rapidly expanding organization in Birmingham, Alabama. This newly created onsite role offers the chance to manage core payroll and benefits operations while contributing to the development of compensation and broader total rewards programs. The ideal candidate brings a consultative mindset, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to help build scalable people processes in a fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Administer payroll activities for both hourly and salaried employees, ensuring accurate and timely processing across regular pay cycles.

• Oversee weekly pay administration for hourly staff while reviewing deductions, tax withholdings, and wage garnishments for compliance and accuracy.

• Support payroll operations across multiple states and maintain alignment with applicable employment and workers’ compensation requirements.

• Coordinate employee benefits administration, including enrollments, status changes, and annual open enrollment activities.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to introduce and expand benefit offerings such as retirement plans, reimbursement programs, supplemental coverage, and executive-level rewards.

• Assist with onboarding setup in HR and payroll systems so new hires are entered correctly and receive access to applicable programs.

• Contribute to compensation-related projects by helping align pay practices, payroll data, and rewards initiatives.

• Organize employee education efforts around available benefit programs, including informational sessions and engagement events.

• Use Excel and related systems to analyze payroll and benefits data, identify issues, and support reporting needs for leadership.

• Demonstrated experience in both payroll processing and benefits administration within a growing organization.
• Working knowledge of multi-state payroll practices, including taxes, deductions, and compliance considerations.
• Background supporting or designing employee benefit plans, with familiarity in expanding programs beyond standard offerings.
• Understanding of compensation concepts and interest in developing within a broader total rewards function.
• Ability to interpret state-specific employment requirements, including workers’ compensation-related obligations.
• Strong Excel skills, including the ability to work with formulas, lookups, and pivot-based analysis.
• Business-oriented communication skills with a proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.