<p>Our client in the Lower Fairfield, CT area has an opening for a skilled Compensation & Benefits Specialist. This is a long-term contract role that will focus on supporting and optimizing employee benefits and compensation programs. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in benefits management and, ideally, some experience with compensation processes to enhance our corporate benefits strategies and operations.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Provide hands-on support for health, welfare, and retirement programs, as well as several global benefit initiatives.</p><p>• Manage issues related to benefits programs, including resolution and root cause analysis.</p><p>• Develop and maintain process documentation and ensure clear communication with associates regarding benefits.</p><p>• Assist in the administration of corporate benefit programs, including leaves of absence, tuition reimbursement, and other offerings.</p><p>• Oversee benefits and retirement administration, including invoice processing, claim management, budgeting, and reporting.</p><p>• Coordinate SharePoint site updates for HR policies and benefits information.</p><p>• Support mergers and acquisitions activities, particularly in harmonizing benefit plans and onboarding new businesses.</p><p>• Interact with vendors, auditors, and consultants to ensure compliance and effective program management.</p><p>• Contribute to compensation-related activities such as benchmarking, executive compensation administration, and equity program reporting.</p><p>• Assist with the annual compensation planning process and manage reporting for incentive plans.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in this Compensation and Benefits Consultant opening, please email your resume in Word format to "joseph.colagiacomo@roberthalf with the subject line "Benefits & Compensation Consultant"</p>

<p>• Proven experience in benefits management, ideally within a mid-size or large public company.</p><p>• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.</p><p>• Ability to independently identify and resolve complex issues.</p><p>• Proficiency in interacting with senior management, legal counsel, vendors, and auditors.</p><p>• Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions processes, particularly as they relate to benefit harmonization.</p><p>• Exposure to international benefit programs and compliance standards.</p><p>• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p>

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