Compensation & Benefits Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support a broad range of total rewards activities in Tucson, Arizona. This Long-term Contract position focuses on maintaining accurate compensation and benefits administration, preparing reports and communications, and helping employees and managers navigate program details. The role works closely with HR leadership to analyze data, support compliance, and ensure compensation and benefit processes run efficiently and in accordance with organizational standards.

Responsibilities:
• Administer day-to-day compensation activities by maintaining records, entering and updating system information, creating job documentation, and assisting with internal job evaluation work.
• Conduct compensation research by gathering demographic and market information, supporting salary survey participation, and organizing data for analysis and reporting.
• Prepare spreadsheets, data files, and mail merge documents to support pay administration, reporting needs, and communication efforts across compensation programs.
• Support benefits operations by processing enrollments, qualifying life event changes, and updates for new hires across internal systems and external vendor platforms.
• Reconcile benefits data and monthly invoices, coordinate with plan vendors, and help resolve discrepancies to maintain accurate plan administration.
• Respond to employee and manager questions regarding compensation, health and welfare benefits, and retirement programs, escalating complex matters when needed.
• Assist with open enrollment planning by preparing materials, updating communications, and completing administrative tasks required for a smooth annual enrollment cycle.
• Create and maintain process documentation in shared knowledge tools, while supporting projects and operational improvements directed by HR leadership.
• Produce data exports, file uploads, and reports for HR, payroll, and external partners while ensuring information is processed accurately and handled in compliance with applicable guidelines.
• Support compliance efforts by helping maintain records, preparing required documentation, and applying relevant policy and regulatory requirements across compensation and benefits activities.