Compensation & Benefits Specialists

Experience

We're looking for a highly skilled Compensation, Benefits, Onboarding & HR Specialist with 3+ years of experience. This role is crucial for managing the entire employee lifecycle, from a positive first impression during onboarding to the administration of comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in US Human Resources and a solid understanding of US accounting principles. You'll ensure our HR practices are competitive, compliant, and supportive of our business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Onboarding & New Hire Experience: Lead the end-to-end onboarding process for all new US-based employees. This includes preparing and coordinating new hire paperwork, conducting engaging orientation sessions, and ensuring a seamless transition for every new team member.
• Compensation Administration: Manage and analyze our compensation structures to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity. You will administer annual salary reviews, bonus programs, and maintain job descriptions and pay grades.
• Benefits & Insurance Management: Administer all US-based employee benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You will manage annual open enrolment, address employee inquiries, and ensure full compliance with ERISA, ACA, and HIPAA regulations.
• US HR & Accounting Support: Provide general HR support and act as a liaison between HR and Finance. You will assist with payroll reconciliation, manage benefits-related invoices, and use your knowledge of US GAAP to ensure accurate financial reporting related to human resources.
• Compliance & Reporting: Stay current with all relevant US federal, state, and local labour laws. Prepare and submit required HR-related reports and support internal and external audits.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Experience

  : At least 5 years of professional experience in a combined HR role focused on onboarding, compensation, and benefits, with a strong background in US-based operations.

• Technical Skills:

  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
  • Solid understanding of US GAAP and its application to payroll and benefits accounting.
  • Experience with onboarding software is a plus.

• Soft Skills:

  • Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
  • Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost discretion.