Compensation & Benefits Director

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Compensation and Benefits Manager

Location : Chattanooga, TN

Employment Type : Full-time | On-site

About the Role

The Senior Compensation and Benefits Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing competitive and compliant total rewards programs that attract and retain top talent. This role combines strategic planning, data analysis, and hands-on program management to align compensation and benefits strategies with company goals.

Key Responsibilities Compensation Management

• Develop and manage salary structures, pay grades, and compensation frameworks aligned with business and financial objectives.
• Conduct regular market benchmarking and analysis to ensure competitive pay practices.
• Design and administer incentive programs, including bonuses, commissions, and long-term incentive plans.
• Evaluate job classifications and establish salary levels based on skills, experience, and market data.
• Manage annual compensation planning processes (merit increases, bonuses, adjustments).
• Create and analyze compensation reports from HRIS systems to support leadership and union negotiations.
• Lead or participate in special projects such as job architecture, pay equity, and system implementations.

Benefits Administration

Monitor market trends to maintain competitive offerings.

Compliance & Cross-Functional Leadership

Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll and benefits issues.

Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local compensation and benefits laws.

Partner with HR, Payroll, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure consistent and compliant administration.

Support M&A, system conversions, and total rewards harmonization initiatives.

Lead process improvement and automation projects to increase accuracy and employee satisfaction.

Prepare reports and dashboards on program performance, utilization, and ROI.

Collaborate with Finance to forecast and manage total rewards budgets.

Qualifications

Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formulas).

Experience with ADP WorkforceNow or similar HRIS platform.

Excellent communication, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Proven ability to lead teams and build relationships across departments.

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications : CEBS , CCP , or SHRM-CP / SCP .

Experience managing programs in manufacturing or multi-site environments .

Union experience strongly preferred.

Experience with system implementations , benefits platform upgrades , or M&A integration projects.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Referral program