Compensation and Benefits Specialist

Role Snapshot

The Benefits and Compensation Specialist provides operational and analytical support to both the Benefits Leader and the Compensation Leader. This dual-support role helps ensure the effective administration and communication of employee benefits and compensation programs. The specialist collaborates cross-functionally within HR and with external vendors to deliver accurate, compliant, and timely support aligned to business and employee needs.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $80,000

The base pay offered for this position may vary within the posted range based on your job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Work Location

• This position will be Hybrid, having the regional availability to come in our Office two days a week. Our office location: WPS Corporate Center Building - 1717 W. Broadway in Madison, WI.
• Onsite work will be tailored for team cohesion, strategy, planning, and collaboration.

In this role you will:

• Support the Benefits Leader with the administration of employee benefit programs, including:
  
  
  
  • Planning, communication, and logistics for annual benefits open enrollment.
  • Assist with reviewing, managing, and approving life event requests.
  • Support the development and distribution of employee benefits education materials.
  • Conduct new hire onboarding presentations related to benefits.
  • Assist with routine monthly tasks, including benefit invoice tracking, enrollment audits and COBRA age-out communications.
  • Complete benefits verification paperwork for employees as needed.
  • Support the coordination and administration of wellness initiatives and programs.
  
  
  
  
• Support the Compensation Leader with the administration of employee compensation programs, including:
  
  
  
  • Assist in maintaining and updating salary structures, compensation plans, and incentive programs.
  • Conduct market research and salary benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation packages.
  • Support the administration of employee salary changes, promotions, bonuses, and merit increases.
  • Respond to employee inquiries related to compensation policies, salary structure, and pay administration.
  • Support market pricing and job evaluation needs.
  • Assist in preparing data and materials for compensation cycles and incentive planning.
  
  
  
  
• Compile, validate, and analyze compensation and benefits data for reporting and compliance.

How do I know this opportunity is right for me? If you:

• You are detail-oriented and a problem solver.
• Are a committed human resources professional and understand how an effective compensation and benefits program supports an organization.
• You enjoy a variety of responsibilities.
• Are excited to work in a supportive environment with the autonomy to make decisions and implement changes that contribute to our culture.

What will I gain from this role?

• Directly impact the employee experience by providing excellent customer service.
• Experience working with a team that is collaborative and highly adaptable.
• The ability to exercise your creativity to contribute to HR best practices and see the fruits of your efforts enhance our strong culture.
• Working in a continuous performance feedback environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3 or more years of experience in HR, benefits, compensation, or total rewards-related roles.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of employee benefits and compensation practices.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with HRIS platforms
• Strong analytical, organizational and documentation abilities.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CEBS or CCP certification or coursework.

Remote Work Requirements

• High speed cable or fiber
• Minimum of 10 Mbps downstream and at least 1 Mbps upstream internet connection (can be checked at https://speedtest.net).
• Please review Remote Worker FAQs for additional information.

Benefits

• Remote and hybrid work options available.
• Performance bonus and/or merit increase opportunities.
• 401(k) with a 100% match for the first 3% of your salary and a 50% match for the next 2% of your salary (100% vested immediately).
• Competitive paid time off.
• Health insurance, dental insurance, and telehealth services start DAY 1.
• Professional and Leadership Development Programs.
• Review additional benefits: (https://www.wpshealthsolutions.com/careers/fulltime_benefits.shtml).

Who We Are

WPS Health Solutions is a leading not-for-profit health insurer and federal government contractor headquartered in Wisconsin. WPS offers health insurance plans for individuals, families, seniors, and group health plans for small to large businesses. We process claims and provide customer support for beneficiaries of the Medicare program and manage benefits for millions of active-duty and retired military personnel across the U.S. and abroad. WPS Health Solutions has been making health care easier for the people we serve for more than 75 years. Proud to be military and veteran ready.

Culture Drives Our Success

WPS' Culture is where the great work and innovations of our people are seen, fueled, and rewarded. We accomplish this by creating an open and empowering employee experience. We recognize the benefits of employee engagement as an investment in our workforce-both current and future-to effectively seek, leverage, and include differing and unique perspectives that fuel agility and innovation on high-performing teams. This results in people bringing their authentic selves to work every day in an organization that successfully adapts to business changes and new opportunities.

We are proud of the recognition we have received from local and national organization regarding our culture and workplace: WPS Newsroom - Awards and Recognition.

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This position may from time to time provide support to federal health care programs and other governmental or regulated industries. In accordance with law and/or contractual requirements, individuals in this role are or may be subject to all applicable federal regulations, agency contract requirements, and WPS internal policies, including but not limited to standards for data security, privacy, confidentiality, and program integrity. WPS and its personnel are subject to mandatory enhanced screening and background investigation prior to being granted access to information systems and/or sensitive data in order to safeguard regulated information and government resources that provide critical services.