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We are looking for a skilled Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our team in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and managing employee benefit programs and compensation strategies to ensure alignment with industry standards and organizational goals. Your expertise will help enhance employee satisfaction while maintaining compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and oversee employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness initiatives, and retirement plans.

• Negotiate with vendors and brokers to secure cost-effective and high-quality benefits solutions.

• Ensure all benefits and compensation practices comply with relevant federal, state, and local regulations.

• Design and maintain equitable salary structures, pay grades, and incentive programs to support organizational goals.

• Conduct benchmarking and salary surveys to align compensation practices with market standards.

• Partner with HR and leadership teams to provide guidance on job evaluations, promotions, and salary adjustments.

• Lead annual compensation review processes, including bonus planning and salary adjustments.

• Develop and execute performance management programs that align employee goals with business objectives.

• Train managers on conducting performance evaluations, setting measurable objectives, and delivering constructive feedback.

• Analyze performance data to identify trends, opportunities for improvement, and employee development needs.

An ideal candidate will have 5+ years of HR experience with an emphasis on total rewards, in addition to a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business, or similar. Experience (10+ years in total rewards) will be considered in lieu of degree.

This position is only open to candidates local to the Twin Cities, and is primarily remote (1-2 days onsite/month). Candidates must be CURRENT residents of Minnesota for consideration. Beginning pay for this role is $100-105k, depending on qualifications, with a discretionary bonus potential of up to 20%. If you are interested in this exciting role, please apply directly for consideration with an up to date resume!

Requirements • Proven experience in benefits administration and compensation management within a detail-oriented environment.

• Strong knowledge of benefits design, compliance regulations, and total rewards strategies.

• Expertise in conducting market benchmarking, salary surveys, and compensation analysis.

• Familiarity with performance management methodologies and tools.

• Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors and brokers to optimize benefit offerings.

• Proficient in relevant software and systems, such as Paylocity or similar platforms.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with HR teams and leadership.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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