We are looking for a skilled Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Stamford, Connecticut. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in benefits management and experience in compensation practices. You will play a key role in supporting and administering various health, welfare, and retirement programs, while also contributing to harmonization efforts during a dynamic integration period. Responsibilities: • Provide hands-on support for health, welfare, and retirement programs, as well as several global benefit initiatives. • Manage and resolve issues related to benefits, including conducting root cause analysis. • Develop process documentation and create clear communications for associates regarding benefits policies. • Maintain and update SharePoint sites for Benefits and HR policies. • Administer corporate benefit programs such as leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement, and other offerings. • Oversee benefits and retirement administration, including invoice and claims processing, budgeting, reporting, and customer service. • Support the onboarding and harmonization of compensation and benefits plans during mergers and acquisitions. • Assist with compensation benchmarking for both domestic and international markets. • Administer executive compensation programs and equity grants, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. • Coordinate the annual compensation planning process and manage incentive plan reporting and accruals.

• Extensive experience in benefits management, ideally within a mid-size or large public company. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail. • Ability to independently identify and resolve complex issues. • Comfortable collaborating with senior management, legal counsel, vendors, auditors, and consultants. • Familiarity with supporting mergers and acquisitions, particularly harmonizing plans and onboarding new businesses. • Exposure to international benefits programs and vendor interactions. • Proficiency in HR systems, such as Workday, along with advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. • Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

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Stamford, CT
onsite
Temporary
34.00 - 39.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for a skilled Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Stamford, Connecticut. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in benefits management and experience in compensation practices. You will play a key role in supporting and administering various health, welfare, and retirement programs, while also contributing to harmonization efforts during a dynamic integration period. Responsibilities: • Provide hands-on support for health, welfare, and retirement programs, as well as several global benefit initiatives. • Manage and resolve issues related to benefits, including conducting root cause analysis. • Develop process documentation and create clear communications for associates regarding benefits policies. • Maintain and update SharePoint sites for Benefits and HR policies. • Administer corporate benefit programs such as leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement, and other offerings. • Oversee benefits and retirement administration, including invoice and claims processing, budgeting, reporting, and customer service. • Support the onboarding and harmonization of compensation and benefits plans during mergers and acquisitions. • Assist with compensation benchmarking for both domestic and international markets. • Administer executive compensation programs and equity grants, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance. • Coordinate the annual compensation planning process and manage incentive plan reporting and accruals.
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