Benefits & Compensation Specialist
Foley & Lardner LLP, Milwaukee, WI, United States
Benefits & Compensation Specialist
Location: US-WI-Milwaukee
Responsibilities
Benefit HRIS system maintenance, including life events and annual enrollment process oversight
Ensure compliance with benefit plan reporting and regulatory requirements
Provide internal benefit client service including enrollment, changes, answering questions, education, and resolution
Serve as primary benefits vendor contact for plan and employee issues
Review benefit deduction files for accuracy prior to transmitting payroll
Communicate with HRIS vendor on any discrepancies or problems with the system
Create reports as needed
Acts as liaison between health plan administrator and employees regarding claim processing and customer service issues
Present benefit programs and enrollment education to new hires and staff during annual open enrollment
Support administration of retirement programs, including defined contribution (DC) plan
Administer day‑to‑day compensation activities, including out‑of‑cycle pay adjustments, salary plan maintenance, and HRIS updates
Coordinate and support the annual merit review process, including system setup, validation, and post‑cycle activities
Participate in external salary surveys and assist with market data analysis to support competitive pay practices
Provide input and recommendations on market adjustment, promotion, and compensation review requests in accordance with firm guidelines
Support administration of firmwide recognition and award programs, including the Key Contribution Award process
Create and maintain salary plans
Backup FMLA administration
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of three (3) years of related experience with day‑to‑day administration of all health and welfare benefits required
Exposure to compensation program administration required
Previous HRIS experience strongly preferred
Compensation Milwaukee – $77,500 to $108,500
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Responsibilities
Benefit HRIS system maintenance, including life events and annual enrollment process oversight
Ensure compliance with benefit plan reporting and regulatory requirements
Provide internal benefit client service including enrollment, changes, answering questions, education, and resolution
Serve as primary benefits vendor contact for plan and employee issues
Review benefit deduction files for accuracy prior to transmitting payroll
Communicate with HRIS vendor on any discrepancies or problems with the system
Create reports as needed
Acts as liaison between health plan administrator and employees regarding claim processing and customer service issues
Present benefit programs and enrollment education to new hires and staff during annual open enrollment
Support administration of retirement programs, including defined contribution (DC) plan
Administer day‑to‑day compensation activities, including out‑of‑cycle pay adjustments, salary plan maintenance, and HRIS updates
Coordinate and support the annual merit review process, including system setup, validation, and post‑cycle activities
Participate in external salary surveys and assist with market data analysis to support competitive pay practices
Provide input and recommendations on market adjustment, promotion, and compensation review requests in accordance with firm guidelines
Support administration of firmwide recognition and award programs, including the Key Contribution Award process
Create and maintain salary plans
Backup FMLA administration
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required
Minimum of three (3) years of related experience with day‑to‑day administration of all health and welfare benefits required
Exposure to compensation program administration required
Previous HRIS experience strongly preferred
Compensation Milwaukee – $77,500 to $108,500
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