Compensation & Benefits Manager
Greensboro, NC, US, 27409
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
What you will do
About the Role
The Compensation & Benefits Manager plays a key role in shaping and delivering a competitive, compliant, and data-driven Total Rewards strategy. This role supports the US People & Culture function by ensuring competitiveness, governance, and administration of all Total Rewards’ compensation and benefits programs.
Blending strategic insight with hands-on execution, this role is responsible for compensation design, benefits administration, and continuous improvement of Total Rewards programs, ensuring alignment with business goals, internal equity, and market competitiveness.
Key Responsibilities
- Total Rewards Strategy & Governance
- Support the development and execution of Total Rewards strategies, frameworks, policies, and programs
- Ensure alignment with global rewards philosophy and local market practices
- Maintain governance, compliance, and documentation across all compensation and benefits programs
- Evaluate effectiveness of Total Rewards initiatives and recommend enhancements
- Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (FLSA, ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and multi-jurisdictional requirements)
Compensation Management
- Administer and evolve salary structures, job architecture, and internal equity guidelines
- Partner in job evaluation and alignment with global job catalogues, including job creation and leveling
- Conduct market pricing, benchmarking, and survey participation
- Perform compensation analysis (compa-ratio, range penetration, pay equity reviews)
- Lead/support annual compensation planning cycles (merit, promotions, incentives)
- Ensure compensation data integrity within HRIS and reporting tools
- Support executive and incentive compensation analysis as needed
Benefits Administration & Vendor Management
- Oversee administration of health, welfare, and retirement plans in partnership with Director of Total Rewards
- Manage open enrollment planning, system testing, and employee communications
- Analyze participation, utilization, and cost trends to inform decisions
- Partner with vendors to resolve issues and enhance service delivery
- Support program development (e.g., wellness initiatives, onsite services)
- Manage eligibility, audits, and benefits-related financial reconciliation
Analytics, Reporting & Insights
- Partner with Senior Manager Compensation, Analytics & Reporting to maintain reporting on compensation, benefits, and workforce trends
- Respond to ad hoc data requests with clear, actionable recommendations
- Conduct regular market and competitive analysis to ensure offerings remain competitive
Collaboration & Communication
- Partner cross-functionally across People & Culture, Finance, Payroll, and business leaders in a matrixed environment
- Develop and deliver clear, engaging Total Rewards communications to employees
- Translate complex topics into practical insights for stakeholders
- Promote transparency and employee understanding of Total Rewards programs
Continuous Improvement & Systems Optimization
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, data quality, and employee experience
- Support HRIS configuration, enhancements, and data accuracy
- Maintain tools, reporting platforms, and internal resources (e.g., SharePoint)
Who are you?
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Business, or related field
- 8+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards
- Experience working in a global, matrixed organization strongly preferred
- Experience with compensation design, pay structures, and benefits programs
- Professional certifications (CCP, CEBS) preferred
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Effective written and verbal communication
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Independent, proactive, and adaptable working style
- Advanced Excel and strong Microsoft Office capabilities
Ready for the next move?
Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
At Group People & Culture, a part of Volvo Group, we create the foundation and frameworks for people growth and organizational development, to drive the people agenda that enables the realization of the Volvo Group aspirations through people strategy and commitment. You will be part of a global and diverse team of highly skilled professionals who work with passion, trust each other and embrace change to stay ahead.
Nearest Major Market: Greensboro