We are looking for an experienced Compensation Manager to join our team in New York, New York. In this long-term contract role, you will oversee various aspects of compensation accounting, ensuring accuracy in accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis. This position offers a dynamic opportunity to work on a global scale, focusing on financial details and compliance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and analyze compensation-related accruals, including bonuses and benefits, to ensure accuracy and compliance.<br>• Oversee the booking of bonus and benefit accruals within the general ledger, maintaining precise financial records.<br>• Lead the monthly financial close process, completing books within a two-week timeframe.<br>• Conduct detailed reconciliations and investigations of compensation accounts across multiple countries.<br>• Perform monthly flux variance analysis to identify and explain changes in financial data, such as tax rates or benefit adjustments.<br>• Investigate discrepancies in compensation data on a country-by-country basis, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to resolve issues.<br>• Ensure compliance with global financial regulations and standards in all compensation accounting activities.<br>• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to improve processes and accuracy.
We are looking for a dedicated Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our team on a contract basis in Shoreline, Washington. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with expertise in payroll accuracy, employee compensation processes, and HR data reconciliation. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that HR records and payroll systems align seamlessly, supporting organizational efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Verify employee compensation details, including pay rates, classifications, step placements, stipends, and supplemental pay, to ensure compliance with approved HR records and payroll configurations.<br>• Collaborate with HR and Payroll teams to identify and resolve discrepancies in employee data related to hires, terminations, leaves of absence, organizational changes, and role adjustments.<br>• Conduct analyses for retroactive compensation and corrections, coordinating validation of effective dates, approvals, and necessary adjustments between HR and Payroll.<br>• Prepare and review reconciliation schedules to ensure alignment between HR source data and payroll processing outputs.<br>• Maintain and enhance tracking systems for HR documentation and issue logs, ensuring operational transparency and timely resolution of payroll-impacting matters.<br>• Provide support for accurate documentation of payroll-related adjustments and employee status changes.<br>• Assist in improving accountability and visibility within HR processes to streamline payroll operations.<br>• Ensure compliance with regulations and confidentiality standards, including those governed by HIPAA.<br>• Support the onboarding process by validating compensation details and addressing employee inquiries related to benefits and payroll.<br>• Collaborate with the HRIS team to optimize data integrity and reporting functionality.
<p>Do you love making life easier for others? Are you the type who can juggle benefits, leave administration, and a dash of compensation work without breaking a sweat? If spreadsheets and HRIS systems feel like second nature, this opportunity is for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do:</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as the go-to resource for all things benefits and leave—answering questions, guiding employees, and keeping everything running smoothly.</li><li>Partner with vendors and brokers to ensure plans and processes are accurate and efficient.</li><li>Lead open enrollment like a pro (don’t worry, the plans are straightforward—one vendor, multiple options).</li><li>Maintain HRIS data integrity and provide accurate reporting.</li><li>Support compensation projects, from market pricing to annual merit increases.</li><li>Ensure compliance while creating engaging communications for employees.</li></ul><p><strong>Why You’ll Love This Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborative, close-knit team that values integrity, fairness, and work-life balance.</li><li>Hybrid schedule (two days in-office each week in the Des Moines office).</li><li>Informal dress code and an open-door culture—ideas welcome!</li><li>Competitive pay plus an incentive bonus.</li><li>Opportunities to grow into more strategic HR and compensation work.</li></ul>