The Benefits and Compensation Team Lead is responsible for administering and guiding the Company’s benefits and compensation programs and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position is directly responsible for ensuring operational excellence with all benefit and compensation plans. Also ensures compliance, market competitiveness, and the sustainability of compensation, benefits, and leaves of absence through strong collaboration and partnership with employees, managers, executives, and the global Human Resources team.
- Administer the Company’s benefit plans and policies to ensure all plans support our Company culture and are positioned to be highly competitive in the market.
- Maintain company-wide compliance with government regulations including FLSA and Equal Pay Act, DOL, wage and hour regulations, ERISA, 401(k), COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, PMFL, and IRS regulations for all benefits and compensation plans.
- Administers and ensures compliance with the Company’s leave of absence plans (STD and LTD) and compliance with all state and federal regulations and statutory requirements.
- Oversees the Company’s ADA reasonable accommodation process to ensure consistent administration, effective collaboration with employees and managers, and compliance with applicable requirements.
- Provides data analysis, identifies trends, and makes recommendations.
- Develops strong partnerships with brokers and key advisors to ensure compliance and market-competitive benefit offerings.
- Administers and develops compensation approaches and leveling recommendations in partnership with managers and global human resources teams.
- Responsible for ensuring compensation plans are highly competitive, including utilizing competitive benchmark data and surveys.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years of benefits and compensation administration experience in a mid-sized company with at least 1,000 employees is required.
- Subject matter expert in all benefits and compensation plans, with superior working knowledge and understanding of global benefits and compensation plans.
- Exceptional ability to support, guide, train, and coach the team to set daily and weekly goals, check work progress, track performance metrics, and complete tasks.
- Leads by example and demonstrates the ability to accomplish tasks and deliverables.
- Exceptional ability to listen and act as a resource to employees and managers. High degree of understanding, support, and empathy while guiding employees and managers.
- Strong track record of collaboration across multiple teams and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated track record of proactive communication and collaboration coupled with a solutions-focused approach.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
- In-depth experience with ERISA, IRS, and DOL audits, reporting, and disclosure compliance; FLSA and leave compliance.
- Leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance operational efficiency, strengthen insights, and support continuous improvement across compensation, benefits, accommodations, and leave programs.
- Strong working knowledge of Workday and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Requires certifications in one or more of the following: Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS), Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Global Remuneration Professional (GRP), and/or Senior Human Resources Management Professional (SHRM-SCP) certification(s).
We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression or any other legally protected category. InterSystems is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.
InterSystems is providing a current good faith estimate of the anticipated base salary range for this position depending on a variety of factors including experience, education, skills, and performance.
Other compensation may include a discretionary annual variable target incentive.
The company also provides generous employee benefits including:
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Contribution
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Parental Leave
- Tuition reimbursement
About InterSystems
InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, delivers a unified foundation for next-generation applications for healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain customers in more than 80 countries. Our data platforms solve interoperability, speed, and scalability problems for large organizations around the globe to unlock the power of data and allow people to perceive data in imaginative ways. Established in 1978, InterSystems is committed to excellence through its 24×7 support for customers and partners around the world. Privately held and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, InterSystems has 38 offices in 28 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit InterSystems.com.
AI Disclaimer
InterSystems may use AI tools for its internal operations including administrative tasks during recruitment (e.g., organizing candidate information). InterSystems’ approach to AI is guided by the InterSystems Responsible AI Guidelines. AI is not used to make or influence hiring decisions. All decisions are made by InterSystems employees.
Candidates may use AI for CV or interview preparation, provided materials are truthful and reflect their own experience. AI tools and third-party transcription services must not be used during interviews or assessments.
Skills Required
- At least 10 years of benefits and compensation administration experience
- Experience in a mid-sized company with at least 1,000 employees
- Subject matter expertise in benefits and compensation plans
- Strong knowledge of global benefits and compensation plans
- Ability to support, guide, train, and coach a team
- Ability to set goals, monitor progress, track performance metrics, and complete deliverables
- Strong employee and manager support, listening, and empathy skills
- Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration experience
- Proactive communication and solutions-focused approach
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Experience with ERISA, IRS, and DOL audits, reporting, and disclosure compliance
- Experience with FLSA and leave compliance
- Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies for operational efficiency and continuous improvement
- Strong working knowledge of Workday
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- One or more certifications: CEBS, CCP, GRP, or SHRM-SCP
What the Team is Saying
InterSystems Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — U.S. employees receive a minimum of 23 PTO days per year, plus paid holidays and sick time. This ample time‑off structure stands out within the package.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, vision, mental‑health/EAP, HSA/FSA options, and wellness programs, with immediate start in some locations. Some offices add on‑site amenities such as clinics or gyms to support wellbeing.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with employer contributions delivered via a profit‑sharing program is offered alongside access to financial advisors and planning tools. The approach is positioned to be competitive with traditional match structures.
InterSystems Insights
What We Do
InterSystems builds the software that makes complex systems work—reliably, securely, and at scale. For more than 45 years, we’ve been the information engine behind some of the world’s most mission-critical applications in healthcare, government, and business. Our data management, integration, and analytics technologies help organizations connect disparate systems, turn data into insight, and deliver better outcomes. From enabling interoperable healthcare and advancing clinical care, to powering national infrastructure and large-scale enterprise systems, our technology is used every day by millions of people in more than 80 countries. What sets InterSystems apart is not just what we build, but how we build it. We focus on long-term innovation, deep engineering excellence, and solving hard problems that truly matter. Our teams work closely with customers to tackle real-world challenges—often behind the scenes, but always at the heart of what keeps essential systems running. If you’re motivated by meaningful work, technical depth, and the opportunity to have a global impact, you’ll find it here.
Why Work With Us
Because we are a profitable, privately-held software company, we place our clients first in everything we do. You’ll work on meaningful, complex problems alongside deeply curious experts in a culture that values learning, ownership, and long-term growth—without the pressure of quarterly Wall Street demands.
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InterSystems prioritizes in-person collaboration with majority on-site presence and some work from home flexibility that varies by region and office location.
