HR Compensation & Benefits Specialist
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Job Description
Why work with us?
Proven people.
Everyone on our team has earned a CPC (Certified Personnel Consultant) or CTS (Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist) accreditation from the National Association of Personnel Services. We are experts at staffing and recruiting with more than 16 years of experience serving employers.
Proven process.
Our approach to staffing isn’t just a little bit different; it’s a whole different ball game. While most staffing firms emphasize transactional services (taking and filling job orders), BTI Solutions focuses on providing more strategic solutions.
By acting as workforce consultants, we are able to find innovative and intelligent strategies for improving productivity, meeting project deadlines, improving hiring quality, decreasing turnover, and reducing total labor costs.
Our recruiting and candidate assessment process assures the highest quality matches between job seeker and employer, so you will get people who not only have the right qualifications but who also have the appropriate personality fit for your organization.
Proven results.
More than anything, the biggest difference with BTI Solutions is the one that matters most: bottom-line results.
- 95% client satisfaction rate – measures client satisfaction vs. expectations.
- Our clients have worked with us for over 10 years, on average.
- BTI Solutions counts 4 Global Telecommunication companies as clients.
- Client referrals are BTI Solutions’ largest source of new clients.
- Google Review 4.4, Facebook Review 4.8
Position Summary
The Compensation and Benefits Assistant Manager is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and administration of compensation structures, health and welfare benefit programs, and retirement plans. This role ensures that total rewards programs are competitive, legally compliant, and aligned with the company’s strategic goals, especially for roles in transportation, logistics, dispatch, and CDL operations.
Key Responsibilities
Compensation Management
- Assist in the design, maintenance, and documentation of job classifications, salary structures, and incentive programs.
- Conduct salary benchmarking and compensation market analysis by role, location, and job family (e.g., CDL drivers, dispatchers, administrative).
- Administer annual merit and bonus programs in collaboration with Payroll and Finance.
- Maintain compensation records and support compensation budgeting and planning cycles.
Benefits Administration
- Oversee day-to-day benefits operations including health, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, and voluntary benefits.
- Coordinate open enrollment, benefits communications, and employee assistance.
- Serve as liaison with insurance brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators.
- Assist employees with claim issues, plan comparisons, and eligibility questions.
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with FLSA, ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, and DOT benefit-related regulations.
- Prepare benefits-related reports for audits, filings (e.g., Form 5500), and leadership.
- Assist in the preparation of total compensation statements and benefit cost forecasts.
HRIS & Data Integrity
- Maintain accurate data in HRIS/payroll platforms (BambooHR, ADP) regarding pay and benefits.
- Support payroll processes related to benefits deductions, leave accruals, and wage adjustments.
- Participate in system upgrades, policy documentation, and HR process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years of professional experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards.
- Experience with transportation, logistics, or union/non-union labor environments is a plus.
- Strong proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. benefits regulations and compensation best practices.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
- Bilingual English/Korean is preferred but not required.
Work Schedule and Location
- Standard workweek: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Occasional support for after-hours driver onboarding or payroll deadlines
- Primary work location is Duluth, GA.
- Occasional travel to branch offices (Mobile, AL / Savannah, GA / Oakland, CA) may be required.
Classification
- Exempt (not eligible for overtime)
- Full-Time (40 hours/week)