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In this role, you will be responsible for administering compensation and benefits policies and programs both domestically and internationally to support the organization’s business initiatives and strategic goals. This role will serve as a key resource for both internal and external stakeholders to help resolve issues with a high level of customer service; execute project-based work throughout the calendar year, including Open Enrollment and various internal audits; and ensure company compliance with federal and state laws governing both compensation and benefits practices.\nResponsibilities\nCompensation:Evaluate roles and pay recommendations using job content, market data, benchmarking, internal guidelines, and compensation policies.\nParticipate in compensation and benefits surveys and analyze market data to assess competitive positioning.\nSupport salary structure updates, increase budgets, and FLSA exemption reviews.\n\nBenefits Administration:Serve as a benefits subject matter expert and support administration of health, retirement, wellness, and other employee benefit plans.\nSupport in leading open enrollment, employee communications, and education to help employees understand and use available benefits.\nPartner with vendors and internal teams to monitor service delivery, program effectiveness, and market competitiveness.\nGather and analyze benefits data for billing, audits, compliance testing, filings, committee meetings, and benchmarking.\n\nCommunication:Respond to employee questions and help explain compensation and benefits programs.\nPartner with HR and business leaders to support total rewards communications and program execution.\nContribute to projects that improve compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs.\n\nData Analysis:Use Excel, reporting platforms, and AI-enabled tools to streamline data preparation, validate accuracy, and analyze workforce and total rewards data for reporting, benchmarking, audits, and business decisions.\nAnalyze trends, identify issues, and use data insights to support problem resolution, process improvements, and total rewards recommendations.\n\nCompliance:Partners with internal and external resources to ensure timely filings, audits and plan document updates according to applicable laws and regulations.\n\nProcess Improvement:Develop procedures, guides, and training materials to improve efficiency, strengthen system knowledge, and support consistent team and end-user adoption.\n\nQualifications\nBachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and work experience.\n3-5 years of experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits, or related HR functions.\nStrong project management skills with the ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.\nStrong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and summarize insights clearly.\nHigh attention to detail, accuracy, and sound judgment when working with sensitive employee data.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot, and other AI-enabled tools to improve analysis, reporting, and productivity.\nPreferred Qualifications\nHR certification such as SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP, PHR/SPHR, Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Employee Benefits Specialist (CEBS).\nExperience managing global benefits plans in technology companies.\nKnowledge of 401(k) administration, global total rewards and compliance is a plus.\nLocation\nThis is a remote position in the United States, with preference for someone hybrid in Durham, NC.\nTravel\nNot required\nCompensation & Benefits\nThe base pay range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position is $90,000 to $110,000 the pay ultimately offered may vary based on business considerations, including job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and education. 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