EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants
Manager - Benefits & Compensation Operations
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, Duluth, Georgia, United States, 30155
Overview
Manager - Benefits & Compensation Operations at
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants . The
Manager - Benefits & Compensation
leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of compensation and benefits programs and technologies across the organization. This role will be a working manager, heavily involved in process improvement, managing systems and technologies, but will also be part of developing strategic direction and operational oversight. The Manager ensures that total rewards offerings remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with business goals to attract and retain top talent. This position plays a key role in supporting M&A activity, integrating benefits programs, and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance benefits operations. The Manager collaborates closely with HR leadership, brokers, vendors, carriers, payroll, and other stakeholders. Location:
Hybrid - This role will work 3 days a week in one of the following EPIC Offices: Atlanta (Sandy Springs) or Duluth GA; or Carmel IN.
What You’ll Do
Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises a team of benefits professionals; provides coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities; oversees day-to-day operations and ensures alignment with strategic objectives. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Leads market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation and benefits programs; evaluates and recommends changes to pay structures, incentive programs, and benefits offerings; oversees internal pay equity analysis and external competitiveness using compensation survey data; manages the annual compensation cycle, including merit increases, incentive programs, and salary adjustments; leads benefits strategy and administration, including health, retirement, wellness, and voluntary plans; partners with HR, Legal, and Finance during mergers and acquisitions to assess, integrate, and harmonize programs; identifies and implements emerging technologies to streamline benefits operations and improve employee experience; develops and delivers reports, dashboards, and insights to HR leadership and business partners; ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations; collaborates with HRIS and payroll teams to ensure data integrity and process efficiency; manages vendor relationships and supports renewals and audits; serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to HR business partners and leaders. Other responsibilities may include serving as an advisor and collaborating across departments to achieve shared goals.
Job Qualifications
What you’ll bring: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; CCP certification is a plus. 6+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role. Strong proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG); familiarity with compensation software (e.g., Payfactors, Paylocity) preferred. Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing compensation and benefits; experience implementing or optimizing benefits technology platforms or tools. Ability to work cross-functionally within HR and across other departments; strong collaboration and leadership capabilities.
Compensation & Benefits
The base pay offered will be determined based on your experience, skills, training, certifications and education, while also considering internal equity and market data.
Why EPIC
EPIC has over 60 offices and 3,000 employees nationwide and is growing. We offer a range of benefits and programs, including Paid Time Off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision, wellness programs, and various employee recognition and growth opportunities. We describe benefits in detail on our Careers page. EPIC embraces diversity and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
To learn more about EPIC, visit our Careers Page: https://www.epicbrokers.com/about/epic-careers/.
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Manager - Benefits & Compensation Operations at
EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants . The
Manager - Benefits & Compensation
leads the design, implementation, and evaluation of compensation and benefits programs and technologies across the organization. This role will be a working manager, heavily involved in process improvement, managing systems and technologies, but will also be part of developing strategic direction and operational oversight. The Manager ensures that total rewards offerings remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with business goals to attract and retain top talent. This position plays a key role in supporting M&A activity, integrating benefits programs, and leveraging emerging technologies to enhance benefits operations. The Manager collaborates closely with HR leadership, brokers, vendors, carriers, payroll, and other stakeholders. Location:
Hybrid - This role will work 3 days a week in one of the following EPIC Offices: Atlanta (Sandy Springs) or Duluth GA; or Carmel IN.
What You’ll Do
Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises a team of benefits professionals; provides coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities; oversees day-to-day operations and ensures alignment with strategic objectives. Essential Duties/Responsibilities: Leads market analysis and benchmarking to ensure competitive compensation and benefits programs; evaluates and recommends changes to pay structures, incentive programs, and benefits offerings; oversees internal pay equity analysis and external competitiveness using compensation survey data; manages the annual compensation cycle, including merit increases, incentive programs, and salary adjustments; leads benefits strategy and administration, including health, retirement, wellness, and voluntary plans; partners with HR, Legal, and Finance during mergers and acquisitions to assess, integrate, and harmonize programs; identifies and implements emerging technologies to streamline benefits operations and improve employee experience; develops and delivers reports, dashboards, and insights to HR leadership and business partners; ensures compliance with relevant laws and regulations; collaborates with HRIS and payroll teams to ensure data integrity and process efficiency; manages vendor relationships and supports renewals and audits; serves as a subject matter expert and advisor to HR business partners and leaders. Other responsibilities may include serving as an advisor and collaborating across departments to achieve shared goals.
Job Qualifications
What you’ll bring: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field; CCP certification is a plus. 6+ years of progressive experience in compensation and benefits, including at least 1 year in a leadership or supervisory role. Strong proficiency in Excel and HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, UKG); familiarity with compensation software (e.g., Payfactors, Paylocity) preferred. Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing compensation and benefits; experience implementing or optimizing benefits technology platforms or tools. Ability to work cross-functionally within HR and across other departments; strong collaboration and leadership capabilities.
Compensation & Benefits
The base pay offered will be determined based on your experience, skills, training, certifications and education, while also considering internal equity and market data.
Why EPIC
EPIC has over 60 offices and 3,000 employees nationwide and is growing. We offer a range of benefits and programs, including Paid Time Off, parental leave, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision, wellness programs, and various employee recognition and growth opportunities. We describe benefits in detail on our Careers page. EPIC embraces diversity and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
To learn more about EPIC, visit our Careers Page: https://www.epicbrokers.com/about/epic-careers/.
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