Benefits & Compensation Manager
On-site - Selah, WA
Pay: $115-135k + Bonus
Industry: Manufacturing
Benefits & Compensation Manager – Role Overview
Benefits & Compensation Manager with a strong emphasis on benefits expertise. This role requires a highly skilled communicator who can effectively partner across the business while managing complex benefit programs.
Key Responsibilities & Focus Areas
- Lead the development and execution of benefits and wellness communication strategies aligned with business needs
- Manage relationships with external vendors and brokers
- Oversee and coordinate benefit plans, including project management of ongoing initiatives and enhancements
- Navigate and support complex employee situations, including difficult beneficiary cases
- Operate with a high level of composure, tact, and confidentiality
Required Experience
- Strong background in benefits administration and strategy
- Experience working with or managing benefit plans (ownership preferred, but not strictly required)
- Exposure to broker-side environments is a plus
- Proven ability to communicate effectively and influence stakeholders
Environment & Context
- Organization currently operates self-insured plans
- Ideal candidate understands the differences between fully insured vs. self-insured models and can help support future strategy
- Stronger in benefits than compensation
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Comfortable handling sensitive situations with professionalism
- Able to balance strategy and execution