interim Senior Compensation & Benefits SpecialistRobert Half

Description

We are looking for an interim Senior Compensation & Benefits Specialist to support a Dallas, Texas team with end-to-end total rewards operations. This Long-term Contract position will play a key role in compensation planning, benefits administration, payroll coordination, and retirement program support while helping deliver a consistent and well-organized employee experience. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment with confidential information, and a service-focused approach when working with employees, leaders, and external partners.

This is a 6+ month contract position

Hybrid work schedule: Monday - Thursday in office in downtown Dallas, work remotely on Friday

Interim Senior Total Rewards Contractor:

Responsibilities:

Support compensation programs by coordinating pay activities, incentive awards, equity-related processes, and related communications throughout the year.

Prepare annual total rewards statements and develop clear materials that help employees understand the full value of their compensation and benefits.

Create reports, analysis, and presentation materials for leadership and board-level compensation review meetings on a quarterly basis.

Conduct market data reviews, contribute to salary structure updates, maintain pay ranges, and provide job evaluation support for new or revised positions.

Review compensation records for accuracy, perform system audits, update data as needed, and escalate complex issues to Total Rewards leadership.

Oversee day-to-day benefits administration across health, welfare, leave, disability, and voluntary plans while responding to employee questions and resolving issues with vendors when needed.

Assist with semi-monthly U.S. payroll activities, including employee status changes, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and validation of bonus or commission payments.

Support retirement and savings programs such as 401(k), profit sharing, and stock plans through employee communications, education efforts, and coordination of required testing and administration.

Contribute to audits, reporting, open enrollment, training initiatives, vendor reviews, HR projects, and ongoing administration within UKG Pro and related systems.

Requirements Proven experience in compensation, benefits, payroll, and total rewards administration within a corporate environment.

Working knowledge of leave administration, including FMLA, along with health and welfare benefit operations.

Ability to analyze compensation and benefits data, complete surveys, and produce accurate reports using strong Excel skills.

Familiarity with semi-monthly payroll processing and applicable federal and state wage and hour requirements.

Experience using HRIS or payroll platforms such as UKG Pro is preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of an organization and with external vendors.

Demonstrated ability to manage confidential information, balance multiple priorities, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.

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