Benefits and Compensation Manager

Benefits And Compensation ManagerWe are on a mission to enable the future of work. We believe in being deliberate in our actions, moving fast, staying humble, and paying attention to the details.The HR team is growing with the fast-scaling organization and continuing to build the people infrastructure. You'll report to the Senior HR Manager and partner regularly with Finance, Legal, and HR leaders across our Dallas and Tel Aviv offices.We're hiring a Benefits and Compensation Manager to own benefits administration and compensation programs. This role will also be responsible for managing our transition off our current PEO and building out benefits and compensation operations in-house. This role will be focused on supporting our US programs, providing global support as needed. You'll bring structure and rigor to programs that are foundational to how we attract, pay, and support our people.You're a benefits and compensation professional who's equally comfortable in the details of a benefits plan and the bigger picture of comp strategy. You've managed complex projects with a lot of moving parts and know how to keep them on track. You're calm under ambiguity, precise with compliance, and you communicate clearly with employees, managers, and executives alike.Lead the project management of Island's PEO extraction, coordinating timelines, vendors, and stakeholders across HR, Finance, and LegalPartner with HR leadership on benefit and compensation program design, benchmarking, merit cycles, and comp philosophyOwn the administration and communication of employee benefits, 401(k), and perquisite programs, including annual benefits renewal, open enrollment, COBRA administration, and annual compliance reporting requirementsManage relationships with benefits brokers, carriers, third-party administrators, and the PEO (and successor systems) through the transition, maintaining accurate records in HRIS and compensation systemsAdminister leaves of absence (FMLA, state-specific leave, company leave programs, and ADA accommodations), serving as the point of contact for employees and managers from request through return to workManage worker's compensation claims and carrier relationships, coordinating return-to-work plans with managersBuild and maintain compensation structures including salary bands, job leveling, and pay equity, utilizing benefits and compensation data to identify trends and inform decisionsSupport job offers, promotions, and compensation adjustments with market data and internal equity analysisEnsure federal and multi-state compliance for US programsProvide support on global benefits and compensation programs as needed5-7+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration and compensation, with at least 3 years focused on compensation strategy or analysisExperience managing a PEO transition or similar large-scale HR systems/vendor change, with strong project management skillsStrong working knowledge of federal and multi-state regulatory complianceHands-on experience with HRIS, benefits administration, and compensation toolsStrong Excel/spreadsheet skills and comfort working with data to build salary structures and benefits cost modelsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex benefits and comp concepts into plain language for employees and managersA high level of discretion and judgment when handling confidential compensation and benefits informationDirect experience leading or supporting a PEO-to-in-house benefits/payroll transition at a high-growth startupFamiliarity with HiBob, TriNet, Deel, OpenComp, Radford or similar platformsExperience supporting both US and international employee populationsExperience in a fast-paced, hyper-growth startup environment, building processes and managing shifting prioritiesThis position requires the ability to perform sedentary work, which involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects as needed. The employee will primarily operate standard office equipment and keyboards, and may require close visual acuity for tasks like analyzing data and reading extensive text.Medical, dental, visionCompany paid Life and AD&D Insurance with option to purchase additional coverageCompany Paid STD and LTD InsuranceVoluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Coverage401(k) with company contributionsPaid Time Off12 Company HolidaysIn office employees have access to an in-office wellness instructor and daily lunchesPlease note that this job description is intended to outline the primary duties of the role and is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The job description is subject to change with or without prior notice, and that a reasonable accommodation may be requested to perform the essential functions of the job.Island Technology provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.Island Technology participates in E-Verify. For additional information please review the E-Verify Participation & Right to Work Poster from the Department of Homeland Security.