Senior HR Generalist – Benefits Lead

## Senior HR Generalist – Benefits Lead**About the Role** We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Human Resources Generalist with a strong background in benefits administration, compensation, and total rewards to join our HR team. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in managing employee benefits programs, supporting compensation equity and processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role is both hands-on and strategic, supporting employees and managers while contributing to broader HR initiatives that enhance employee experience.*Benefits Administration** Administer day-to-day employee benefits programs (medical, dental, vision, life insurance, COBRA, disability, workers compensation, retirement plans, wellness programs).* Lead annual open enrollment planning, execution, and communication. Partner closely with the benefits broker and the HRIS Specialist for a strong process and experience.* Serve as primary point of contact for employees, players and retirees regarding benefits inquiries, vendor escalations, and issue resolution.* Collaborate with the payroll team, brokers and vendors to ensure accurate plan configuration, contributions, billing, and compliance.* Monitor benefits trends and provide recommendations to enhance competitiveness and cost-effectiveness.*Compensation and Total Rewards** Support the design, implementation, and administration of compensation programs, including salary structures, annual merit cycles, incentive plans, and market pricing.* Conduct job evaluations, analyze market data, and develop recommendations for salary adjustments.* Assist in maintaining job descriptions and leveling frameworks.**Key Responsibilities** Help collect, track, and report performance data to support compensation and talent decisions. Manage benefits administration specifically within Workday, ensuring accurate configuration and data integrity.Maintain confidential and compliant employee records related to compensation and benefits. Prepare compensation and benefits compliance reports and coordinate audits with Finance. with new hire paperwork, benefits enrollment, Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations related to benefits, leave, and compensation. Maintain accurate HRIS data for benefits and compensation components.Support internal auditing, reporting, and documentation to meet compliance and policy requirements. 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, with a strong emphasis on benefits administration, compensation, and total rewards.In-depth knowledge of benefits regulations (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA).Experience with HRIS systems (Workday preferred, ADP, UKG, or similar).Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, and HR systems.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed recommendations. Excellent communication, interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving skills.Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality regarding compensation and benefits data.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. The Boston Symphony Orchestra gave its inaugural concert on October 22, 1881, and has continued to uphold the vision of its founder, the businessman, philanthropist, Civil War veteran, and amateur musician Henry Lee Higginson, for well over a century.The Boston Symphony Orchestra has performed throughout the United States, as well as in Europe, Japan, Hong Kong, South America, and China; in addition, it reaches audiences numbering in the millions through its performances on radio, television, and recordings. It plays an active role in commissioning new works from today's most important composers; its summer season at Tanglewood is regarded as one of the world's most important music festivals; it helps develop the audience of the future through BSO Youth Concerts and through a variety of outreach programs involving the entire Boston community; and, during the Tanglewood season, it sponsors the Tanglewood Music Center, one of the world's most important training grounds for young composers, conductors, instrumentalists, and vocalists.Today the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Inc., presents more than 250 concerts annually. It is an ensemble that has richly fulfilled Henry Lee Higginson's vision of a great and permanent orchestra in Boston.***We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra is committed to building a culturally diverse staff and encourages applications from female and minority candidates.*** #J-18808-Ljbffr