Benefits & Compensation Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company:

Galloway & Company, Inc. is a people-first company where collaboration, innovation, and career growth are at the heart of everything we do. You will grow personally and professionally with a supportive culture, flexible work environment, and strong focus on leadership development. You'll also work on diverse, impactful projects alongside multidisciplinary professionals who are passionate about making a difference. At Galloway, you're not just building communities — you're building a fulfilling career.

About the Job:

The Benefits & Compensation Manager position is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operations of total rewards programs, including group benefits and compensation. This role administers benefits programs (group health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, travel and accident plans, flexible spending plans, etc.) and supports compensation activities such as job evaluations, salary structures, market pricing, and incentive programs. This position provides excellent customer service and promotes and educates employees regarding benefits and compensation programs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Identify and implement benefits to increase the quality of life for employees by working with brokers and researching benefits issues.
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• Manage the design and development of tools to assist employees in benefits selection, and to guide managers through compensation decisions.
• Conduct job evaluations and maintain job classifications and salary structures aligned with internal equity and external market data._
• Participate in compensation benchmarking and salary surveys; analyze market data and make recommendations.
• Support annual compensation planning processes, including merit increases, promotions, and incentive programs.
• Plan and conduct new-employee orientations to foster positive attitude toward organizational objectives.
• Plan and participate in benefits orientations, open enrollment and other benefit activities.
• Provide training and support for employees .
• Be a proactive advocate, educator, and marketer of Galloway’s benefit programs.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims.
• The position may require the ability to process rollovers, QDROs, QMCSOs, distributions, loans, hardships and may require some support of compliance testing.
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations and plan documents.
• Monitor and report on maintenance, accuracy, and timeliness of employee benefits files
• Maintains vendor contact to investigate discrepancies and provide information in non-routine situations.
• Maintain group benefits database and update employee payroll records as it pertains to benefits.

• Perform plan audits under the direction of the HR Director. Prepare, collect and organize data for various internal and external reporting needs.

Compensation Package:

Pay rate: Base salary ranges from $125,000-$155,000 per year. This position is also eligible for bi-annual bonuses.

Supervision Given and Received:

This is an individual contributor reporting to the Director of Human Resources.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, compliance requirements affecting employee benefits programs, including the ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA Section 125, etc.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.

• Technical savvy. Hands on experience with Microsoft Office Suite. Advanced Excel skills are a must.
• Benefits configuration experience or HCM implementation experience is highly desirable.
• Strategic planning, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent time management and organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Travel: approximately 10-15% domestically.

Personal Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Complex Problem Solvin g — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.
• Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
• Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
• Instructin g — Teaching others how to do something.
• Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
• Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
• Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
• Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
• Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
• Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
• Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.

Computer Skills:

Ability to navigate multiple computer systems, type 25+ wpm, advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.), advanced internet research skills, and experience with mainstream HRIS or HCM platforms. Ability to regularly use computers.

Certificates and Licenses:

Certifications in benefits administration or applicable areas of human resources are desirable.

Examples include:

Certified Employee Benefits Specialist, Group Benefits Associate, Associate Professional in Human Resources, etc.

Education and Experience:

An associate degree in a benefits or HR area of study and 5 years of experience with a minimum of 2 years of direct experience supporting the benefits department of an organization.

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

• Office environment, temperature controlled.
• Requires constant use of arms, hands, fingers, eyes.
• Seated or desk work more than 50%
• Occasional lifting

Beyond Base Salary

We’ve cultivated a culture rooted in collaboration, growth, and innovation . Here’s what you can expect:

• 100% employer-paid benefits , setting a high standard in the industry
• Opportunities for biannual performance bonuses and profit sharing
• A workplace culture that emphasizes internal promotion, mentorship, and career advancement
• Nationally recognized as a great place to work—thanks to our outstanding teams and commitment to quality

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Galloway does not sponsor H1-B or other work visa petitions . Pre-employment and ongoing drug screening is required.

Galloway & Company Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Candidates must have authorization to work for any U.S. employer. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship for employment visas.

Notice To Third Party Agencies, Placement Services, and Professional Recruiters (Unsolicited Resumes)

Galloway is currently not utilizing third-party recruiting services. Galloway is not responsible for any fees for unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies or recruiters not under contract with Galloway. Please see our policy details here .