Benefits & Compensation Manager
Temp-to-Hire
Onsite | The Woodlands, TX
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established organization in The Woodlands, TX to hire a Benefits & Compensation Manager on a temp-to-hire basis. This role is intended to convert to permanent after 36 months, with the possibility of earlier conversion based on performance and business needs.
This is a hands-on, working manager role focused heavily on benefits administration, with lighter exposure to compensation analysis and vendor support.
Why This Role
Opportunity to step into a well-structured HR team and make an impact quickly
Strong potential for permanent conversion
Benefits-heavy role ideal for a hands-on Total Rewards professional
Competitive hourly pay with excellent long-term benefits upon conversion
Compensation & Benefits
Hourly Rate: $57.00 $62.50/hour
Temp-to-Hire Conversion Salary: $120,000 $130,000 annually
Bonus (Upon Conversion):
Annual discretionary incentive paid in April (individual & company performance)
Annual merit increase
Benefits (Upon Conversion):
Medical, Dental, Vision 100% employer-paid for employee and spouse
401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up to 6%, vested day one
2 weeks PTO
11 company holidays
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Work Schedule & Location
Schedule: MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
Location:
100% Onsite
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Attire: Business casual
Position Summary
The Benefits & Compensation Manager will serve as a hands-on leader responsible for administering and optimizing the organizations health, welfare, retirement, and compensation programs. This role works closely with the Benefits team and HR leadership, contributing directly to daily operations while also supporting analysis, compliance, vendor management, and process improvement initiatives.
This is not a purely strategic role the ideal candidate is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and jumping in where needed.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee and actively participate in benefits administration using the HRIS
Manage and administer 401(k) and retirement plans
Support compensation programs including salary benchmarking, analysis, and vendor coordination
Assist with annual compensation review cycles and incentive programs
Manage monthly carrier invoices, auditing for accuracy and coordinating payments
Lead and support open enrollment, including communications, system updates, vendor coordination, and employee education
Maintain benefit documentation, compliance filings (including 5500s), and employee communications
Serve as subject matter expert and primary point of contact for all benefit plans
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations related to benefits and compensation
Develop and maintain SOPs for all benefits and compensation processes
Back up Benefits team members as needed
Partner with HR leadership on continuous improvement initiatives
Required Qualifications
8+ years of progressive HR experience with a focus on Benefits & Compensation or Total Rewards
Bachelors degree required
Deep, hands-on experience with benefits administration (80% of role)
Health & welfare plans
Leave administration (plus)
Open enrollment management
Retirement / 401(k) plans
Working knowledge of compensation analysis and salary benchmarking (20%)
HRIS experience required
Paycom strongly preferred
Paycor, Paylocity, ADP Workforce Now, Oracle, or Workday acceptable
Strong Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, formulas)
SHRM or HRCI certification preferred
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
Skills & Competencies
Hands-on, working-manager mindset
Flexible, personable, and collaborative
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to clearly communicate complex benefits and compensation concepts
High attention to detail and confidentiality
Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Self-starter with strong follow-through
Culture & Environment
This team is looking for someone who is:
Approachable and team-oriented
Willing to jump in and support where needed
Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with tactical execution
Focused on long-term success and partnership
Pay Details: $57.00 to $62.50 per hour
Search managed by: Laarnie Thompson
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Military connected talent encouraged to apply
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