Job Description

Compensation & Benefits Manager

Are you passionate about data-driven HR strategies and ready to make a meaningful impact on employee experience and business success?

LHH is partnering with a client in a search for a dynamic Compensation & Benefits Manager to join a dynamic growing company and their People Operations team and help drive their Total Rewards programs forward.

This is your opportunity to shape and scale compensation and benefits programs in a high-growth, fast-paced environment that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Compensation Strategy & Analysis

• Provide analytical support to HR leadership through research, reporting, metric tracking, and actionable recommendations.
• Conduct job analysis to determine appropriate job leveling and alignment with company policies.
• Lead and support Total Rewards initiatives as we scale our people operations.
• Independently manage complex and confidential projects from start to finish.
• Develop and maintain documentation for compensation programs and policies.
• Ensure compensation programs comply with legal requirements and internal standards through regular audits.
• Submit and manage participation in market surveys, ensuring accurate job matching and market analysis.

Benefits Administration & Strategy

• Partner with HR leadership on benefits strategy development and execution.
• Manage and communicate retirement plan details, including 401(k) administration and ERISA compliance.
• Support the delivery and administration of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSAs, COBRA, and more.
• Monitor vendor performance and ensure service standards are met or exceeded.
• Wellness initiatives

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in compensation and benefits—ideally within a high-growth, agile organization.
• Candidate must live in Southern California.
• Strong background in market analysis and compensation benchmarking.
• Proven ability to manage projects, prioritize tasks, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong collaboration skills and a proactive, self-starter attitude.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Familiarity with HRIS systems and reporting tools.

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