Compensation & Benefits Specialist

We are looking for a Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support and enhance employee reward programs in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role focuses on administering benefit offerings, evaluating compensation structures, and providing analysis that helps the organization maintain competitive and compliant programs. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of benefits operations, leave administration, and compensation practices across a range of employee populations, including executive and international considerations.

Responsibilities:

• Administer day-to-day benefits activities, ensuring employees receive accurate information and timely support for enrollment, changes, and coverage questions.
• Coordinate benefit programs with internal stakeholders and external vendors to maintain smooth operations and consistent service delivery.
• Analyze compensation and benefits data to identify trends, evaluate program effectiveness, and support informed decision-making.
• Manage FMLA-related processes with close attention to policy requirements, documentation, and employee communication.
• Assist in the development and refinement of benefit plan design to align with workforce needs and organizational goals.
• Support compensation reviews for a variety of employee groups, including international populations and executive-level roles.
• Prepare cost-benefit evaluations to assess program value, financial impact, and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain accurate records and help ensure compensation and benefits practices remain compliant with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Experience working in compensation and benefits administration within an HR or total rewards environment.
• Knowledge of benefit program coordination, employee support processes, and vendor collaboration.
• Ability to perform benefits and compensation analysis using data to guide recommendations.
• Familiarity with FMLA administration and related compliance responsibilities.
• Understanding of compensation practices for international employees and executive positions.
• Exposure to benefits design principles and program evaluation methods.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to complete cost-benefit assessments and interpret findings.
• Clear communication and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.