Reward & Benefits Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting salary benchmarking and market analysis to maintain competitive and compliant pay structures across NORAM and LATAM 
• Administer base pay and variable pay programs within HR systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance 
• Perform job levelling, pay equity analysis, and wage inflation analysis to inform business decisions 
• Provide data insights and analysis for Remuneration Committee (REMCO) papers 
• Monitor trends and market analysis to build comprehensive business cases to recommend relevant changes to employee benefits programs  
• Support the sourcing, relationship management, and administration of employee benefit providers such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other fringe benefits, ensuring competitive rates for our plans, timely enrolment and accurate recordkeeping, working alongside our People & Culture Operations team to ensure regional and global cost effectiveness and quality of service 
• Monitor trends and market analysis to recommend enhancements to compensation and benefits programs 
• Maintain accurate employee records and collaborate with payroll teams for seamless execution 
• Develop and deliver employee education and communication programs on compensation, benefits, and related policies 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regional and global stakeholders to ensure excellent service and delivery 
• Assist with special projects related to compensation, benefits or other people and culture projects as required 

What we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field; professional certifications (SHRM, CCP, or equivalent) are a plus 
• 5-7+ years of experience in compensation and benefits, ideally in an analytical or consulting environment 
• Strong knowledge of HRIS systems and configuring them in relation to compensation and benefit management 
• Proven expertise in salary benchmarking, pay structure modeling, job levelling, pay equity analysis, and wage inflation studies 
• Hands-on experience with NORAM and LATAM compensation practices, with familiarity in global standards 
• Advanced Excel skills 
• Strong analytical knowledge and experience with the ability to communicate this to multiple stakeholder groups 
• Ability to work independently and taking initiative to seek innovative and efficient solutions 
• Ability to respect, protect, and maintain highly confidential information 

• Fluency in at least one other language - Spanish would be preferable 
• Experience with SAP SuccessFactors as an HR Management System 

What we offer

• A fun, informal, collaborative, and international work culture 
• A competitive salary and benefits packages 
• Access to regular coaching and mentoring sessions and the opportunity to learn from experienced professionals 
• A brand-new office space in the vibrant and culturally rich East Austin area 
• Access to the Aurora Academy, our training program offering a range of opportunities to develop your skills