Compensation & Benefits Manager

Job Description

• Administer and maintain the City's compensation program, including position controls, pay grade structures, classification plans, FLSA designations, and salary schedules.
• Serve as the City's compensation analyst and advisor; conduct classification reviews, lead market surveys, and deliver data-driven recommendations on pay placement, grade revisions, and market alignment in line with City practice and internal equity standards.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and department directors on compensation-related requests including job descriptions, new position establishment, reclassifications, FLSA reviews, and pay equity analyses to ensure accuracy and consistency in practices.
• Review and approve compensation recommendations within established City guidelines and elevating exceptions to the Director of Human Resources.
• Prepare and evaluate compensation and benefits-related requests for proposals, requests for qualifications, and vendor agreements.
• Serve as the primary contact for benefits brokers, vendors, third-party administrators, retirement providers, and the City Benefits Committee, overseeing vendor relationships and program administration.
• Lead annual benefits enrollment, including planning, system setup, vendor coordination, communications, and employee education, in partnership with the HR Operations Manager for event planning and logistical support.
• Administer employee and retiree benefits programs, including eligibility, enrollment, claims assistance, audits, premium reconciliation, retiree billing, and related financial transactions in coordination with Finance.
• Coordinate employee leaves of absence expected to last 30 days or longer, including Workers' Compensation-related absences, employee communication, leave monitoring, and benefits continuation in partnership with HR Business Partners.
• Serve as the functional subject matter expert for Workday Compensation and Benefits, supporting business processes, configuration review, testing, reporting, data accuracy, and issue resolution.
• Coordinate regulatory reporting, compliance activities, and audits related to compensation, benefits, and applicable leave programs.
• Respond to Public Information Act requests involving compensation and benefits data.
• Actively participate in HR-sponsored events, employee engagement activities, and department outreach initiatives to support employee connection and service delivery.
• Develop and deliver communications, training, and resources on compensation, benefits, and leave programs for employees, supervisors, and HR staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Comprehensive understanding of compensation administration, job architecture, classification systems, salary structures, and internal equity principles.
• Ability to conduct and evaluate organization-wide compensation studies, including market analysis, job evaluation, classification reviews, and salary structure development.
• Familiarity with employee benefits administration, including insurance programs, retirement benefits, vendor relationships, and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations, including ACA, FLSA, FMLA, and ADA.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to interpret compensation data, market trends, internal equity, and benefits program performance.
• Sound professional judgment in interpreting and applying City policies, compensation guidelines, and applicable regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to advise executive leadership, department management, and employees.
• Effective relationship-building skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven organizational and project management skills to balance competing priorities and complex programs.
• Proficiency with Workday, HRIS/HCM systems, reporting tools, and data analysis to support compensation and benefits administration and process improvement.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible human resources experience, including at least five (5) years of specialized experience in compensation, classification, or total rewards.
• Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Certification & License

• Valid state-issued driver's license.

Work Conditions

Physical Demands

• Primarily sedentary work performed in an office environment with frequent use of a computer, keyboard, and phone.

• Occasionally stoops, bends, reaches, lifts, or carry material and equipment up to 25 pounds.

• Requires visual acuity to read printed materials, computer screens, and detailed documents.

Environmental Demand

• Standard indoor office environment with controlled temperature and lighting.

• Occasional travel to City facilities, off-site meetings, or training events.
• May be required to work occasional evenings or weekends to support City events, employee engagement activities, or time-sensitive departmental needs.

General Information

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the position.

Duties and responsibilities may be modified, added, or reassigned as organizational needs evolve. The City reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.

The City of Cedar Park provides reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable laws to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.

This document does not constitute an employment contract and should not be interpreted as creating contractual terms.

Salary Range: $81,264.00 to $106,828.00