Compensation & Benefits Manager

Manager, Compensation & BenefitsOur client operates an HR Shared Services model supporting a workforce of approximately 400 employees, with a dedicated focus on delivering accurate, compliant, and consistent compensation and benefits programs across the organization.This role owns day-to-day administration of compensation and benefits programs for a 400-employee organization delivered through an HR Shared Services model — driving program accuracy, compliance, vendor performance, and consistent employee-facing service delivery across pay, health & welfare benefits, and retirement programs.As a Manager, Compensation & Benefits, you will:Administer compensation and benefits programs end-to-end — base pay, incentive plans, health & welfare benefits, and retirement plans — for the full employee populationServe as the primary escalation point for employee inquiries related to pay, benefits enrollment, leaves of absence, and qualifying life-event changes, resolving cases within defined shared-services SLAsOwn day-to-day operation of the HRIS/benefits administration platform, maintaining data integrity and eligibility rulesPartner with Payroll to ensure accurate, timely processing of compensation changes, benefit deductions, and leave-related pay adjustmentsLead annual open enrollment end-to-end, including vendor coordination, employee communications, system configuration and testing, and post-enrollment auditsConduct compensation benchmarking and market analysis to inform pay equity reviews, annual budget planning, and merit/bonus cyclesMaintain regulatory compliance with ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FLSA, including required notices, filings, and nondiscrimination testingManage relationships with benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators, including renewals, contract negotiations, and service-level performanceDevelop and maintain standard operating procedures, service-level agreements, and case-management workflows for the compensation and benefits functionProduce reporting and analytics on compensation trends, benefits utilization, plan costs, and service-level performance for HR leadershipSupport job evaluation, leveling, and FLSA exemption classification reviews in partnership with HR Business PartnersLead or support compensation- and benefits-related audits, including retirement plan audits and ACA reportingAs a Manager, Compensation & Benefits, you have:Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent professional experienceExperience: 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation and/or benefits administration, including at least 2 years in an HR shared-services or HR operations environmentRegulatory knowledge: Working knowledge of ERISA, ACA, FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, and FLSA requirementsHRIS/benefits platform experience: Hands-on experience administering an HRIS or benefits platform (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG, or similar)Analytical skills: Strong analytical and Excel skills, with the ability to interpret and act on compensation and benefits dataPreferred:Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS) designationExperience supporting a multi-state or multi-site employee populationExperience with compensation benchmarking surveys (e.g., Mercer, Radford, Willis Towers Watson)Work Location: This position is hybrid, based in Fairlawn, OH. On-site days are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday; remote days are Wednesday and Friday.Placement Type: TemporaryEstimated Schedule: Full-timeExpected Assignment Length: 3-6 monthsCompensation: Hourly / non-exempt contractEmployment RequirementsMust be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.Successful completion of background checks, assessments, or screenings as required by our client.About WilloryWillory is the only staffing and consulting firm solely focused on HR and payroll. We connect exceptional talent with forward-thinking organizations, building relationships that advance careers and strengthen teams. Our purpose is to empower people — including the professionals who join our own team. If you are ready to grow in a role where your expertise in talent acquisition directly fuels the success of HR and payroll professionals across the country, we would love to hear from you.