University of Houston
Benefits & Compensation Specialist
🇺🇸 Houston, TX
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $59K - $63K
💻 Human Resources
🗓️ August 18th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Administer employee insurance programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans
- Manage leave programs such as FMLA and Sick Leave Pool
- Serve as primary contact for employee benefits and compensation inquiries
- Conduct job evaluations and FLSA classification, provide guidance on pay decisions, policies, and job offers
- Develop compensation strategies aligned with organizational goals
- Prepare compensation reports and maintain accurate benefits and compensation records
- Requires proficiency with HR software; preferred experience with PeopleSoft and Pay Factors
- Minimum of two years related experience in compensation, benefits, or HR management with a bachelor's degree
- Preferred certifications include SHRM-CP or PHR
- Salary range of $58,809 - $63,000
Benefits & Compensation Specialist Full Description
| Department: Human Resources
| Salary: $58,809 - $63,000
| Description: Job Summary The Benefits and Compensation Specialist is responsible for administering and managing employee benefits programs, including health insurance and retirement plans. This role also involves ensuring fair and competitive compensation structures, conducting salary surveys, and ensuring compliance with relevant labor laws. The position supports the human resources department in attracting, retaining, and motivating employees through effective benefits and compensation strategies.Duties Administers employee insurance programs including but not limited to health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans Administers the university's leave programs, including, but not limited to, FMLA and Sick Leave Pool Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits and compensation questions or issues Assesses and conducts job evaluations to determine FLSA classification and market analysis; works with hiring managers to provide appropriate guidance regarding pay decisions, policies, and job evaluation; reviews and approves all staff job offers and job requisitions; creates and/or updates job descriptions Assists in developing compensation strategies that align with organizational goals and promote employee retention and satisfaction Prepare compensation reports and analyses to inform decision-making by senior management Maintain accurate records of employee benefits selections, compensation data, and other related informationMarginal Duties Performs all other duties as assignedSupervisory Responsibilities Direct Reports: NoneDelegation of Work: N/ASupervision Given: N/AQualifications Required Education: Bachelor's degreeRequired Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of related job experience in compensation, benefits, or human resources managementLicense/Certification N/ANone Required N/APreferred Qualifications SHRM-CP or PHR certification is preferred Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field Experience with PeopleSoft Experience with Pay FactorsKnowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge: Knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices and legal regulations in compensation and benefits administration Proficiency in HR software and systemsSkills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbilities: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced environment Ability to work with confidential informationWork Location and Physical Demands Primary Work Location: Works in an office environmentPhysical Demands: Work is performed in a typical interior work environment, which does not subject the employee to any unpleasant elements Individual has discretion in relation to walking, standing, etc., and has minimal exposure to physical risks
| All positions at the University of Houston-System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check. The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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