Job description

We are looking for a highly skilled Global Benefits & Compensation Manager to deliver an exceptional employee experience by ensuring Discovery Education's compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs are administered accurately, consistently, and compliantly. This role serves as a trusted resource to employees, leaders, and HR Business Partners, providing guidance and operational expertise across Total Rewards programs. The Global Benefits & Compensation Manager partners closely with the Total Rewards Leader, Finance, Payroll, business leaders, brokers, and external vendors to deliver programs that support employee well-being and organizational objectives. The successful candidate combines strong program expertise with operational excellence, managing program administration, conducting audits and compliance activities, overseeing vendor relationships, supporting complex employee matters, and improving Total Rewards processes. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Talent and supports employees in the United States, United Kingdom. In This Role You Will: Compensation & Benefits Administration Administer global compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs across multiple geographies Execute annual compensation processes, including merit planning, promotion reviews, market adjustments, compensation-cycle administration, reporting, and employee communications Conduct job evaluations, market-pricing analyses, benchmarking reviews, and compensation studies; maintain salary structures, market data, benefit records, and program documentation Employee, Leader & HR Business Partner Support Provide employees, managers, and HR Business Partners with clear guidance on compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave administration, and related policies, including support for complex employee matters Develop and deliver employee communications, training materials, job aids, FAQs, and educational resources that improve understanding of Total Rewards programs Payroll, Vendor, Systems & Compliance Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate employee deductions, benefit calculations, payroll integrations, and timely resolution of compensation and benefits discrepancies Manage broker, carrier, third-party administrator, and consultant relationships; coordinate open enrollment, benefit renewals, carrier implementations, Dayforce testing, vendor integrations, and system enhancements Conduct recurring audits of compensation, benefits, HRIS data, payroll deductions, eligibility, and vendor files; administer required benefit filings and regulatory reporting; and support compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, retirement-plan requirements, and applicable regulations Core Competencies for Success: Drives Results - Delivers accurate, high-quality work while managing competing priorities and meeting commitments Collaborates - Builds productive partnerships with employees, HR Business Partners, leaders, Payroll, Finance, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders Instills Trust - Handles confidential employee and organizational information with discretion, integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment Optimizes Work Processes - Improves efficiency, consistency, accuracy, compliance, and service delivery through process improvement and technology Communicates Effectively - Translates complex compensation, benefits, and leave information into clear, responsive, and audience-appropriate guidance Credentials and Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, Total Rewards, or related HR functions Experience administering annual compensation cycles and conducting job evaluations, market pricing, benchmarking, and compensation analysis Experience administering employee benefits, retirement plans, wellness and leave programs, open enrollment, vendor relationships, benefit filings, audits, and data validation Experience providing compensation, benefits, and leave guidance to employees, leaders, and HR Business Partners Knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, retirement-plan requirements, and related compensation and benefits regulations Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HRIS platforms; Dayforce experience strongly preferred; global benefits administration and global payroll experience a plus Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CCP, CBP, or comparable certification preferred Legal right to work in the United States This role is designed to be hybrid and based in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can expect to work primarily in a typical office environment with flexibility consistent with Discovery Education's hybrid work practices. The hiring range for this position is between $124,400 - $138,250 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an Annual Bonus.

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Compensation & Benefits Administration
Administer global compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs across multiple geographies
Execute annual compensation processes, including merit planning, promotion reviews, market adjustments, compensation-cycle administration, reporting, and employee communications
Conduct job evaluations, market-pricing analyses, benchmarking reviews, and compensation studies; maintain salary structures, market data, benefit records, and program documentation
Employee, Leader & HR Business Partner Support
Provide employees, managers, and HR Business Partners with clear guidance on compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave administration, and related policies, including support for complex employee matters
Develop and deliver employee communications, training materials, job aids, FAQs, and educational resources that improve understanding of Total Rewards programs
Payroll, Vendor, Systems & Compliance
Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate employee deductions, benefit calculations, payroll integrations, and timely resolution of compensation and benefits discrepancies
Manage broker, carrier, third-party administrator, and consultant relationships; coordinate open enrollment, benefit renewals, carrier implementations, Dayforce testing, vendor integrations, and system enhancements
Drives Results - Delivers accurate, high-quality work while managing competing priorities and meeting commitments
Collaborates - Builds productive partnerships with employees, HR Business Partners, leaders, Payroll, Finance, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders
Instills Trust - Handles confidential employee and organizational information with discretion, integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
Optimizes Work Processes - Improves efficiency, consistency, accuracy, compliance, and service delivery through process improvement and technology
Communicates Effectively - Translates complex compensation, benefits, and leave information into clear, responsive, and audience-appropriate guidance
5+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, Total Rewards, or related HR functions
Experience administering annual compensation cycles and conducting job evaluations, market pricing, benchmarking, and compensation analysis
Experience administering employee benefits, retirement plans, wellness and leave programs, open enrollment, vendor relationships, benefit filings, audits, and data validation
Experience providing compensation, benefits, and leave guidance to employees, leaders, and HR Business Partners
Knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, retirement-plan requirements, and related compensation and benefits regulations
Legal right to work in the United States

Nice-to-haves

Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HRIS platforms; Dayforce experience strongly preferred; global benefits administration and global payroll experience a plus
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CCP, CBP, or comparable certification preferred

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