We are looking for a highly skilled Global Benefits & Compensation Manager to deliver an exceptional employee experience by ensuring Discovery Education's compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs are administered accurately, consistently, and compliantly.
This role serves as a trusted resource to employees, leaders, and HR Business Partners, providing guidance and operational expertise across Total Rewards programs. The Global Benefits & Compensation Manager partners closely with the Total Rewards Leader, Finance, Payroll, business leaders, brokers, and external vendors to deliver programs that support employee well-being and organizational objectives.
The successful candidate combines strong program expertise with operational excellence, managing program administration, conducting audits and compliance activities, overseeing vendor relationships, supporting complex employee matters, and improving Total Rewards processes. This position reports to the Sr. Director, Talent and supports employees in the United States, United Kingdom.
In This Role You Will:
Compensation & Benefits Administration
- Administer global compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, and leave programs across multiple geographies
- Execute annual compensation processes, including merit planning, promotion reviews, market adjustments, compensation-cycle administration, reporting, and employee communications
- Conduct job evaluations, market-pricing analyses, benchmarking reviews, and compensation studies; maintain salary structures, market data, benefit records, and program documentation
Employee, Leader & HR Business Partner Support
- Provide employees, managers, and HR Business Partners with clear guidance on compensation, benefits, retirement, wellness, leave administration, and related policies, including support for complex employee matters
- Develop and deliver employee communications, training materials, job aids, FAQs, and educational resources that improve understanding of Total Rewards programs
Payroll, Vendor, Systems & Compliance
- Partner closely with Payroll to ensure accurate employee deductions, benefit calculations, payroll integrations, and timely resolution of compensation and benefits discrepancies
- Manage broker, carrier, third-party administrator, and consultant relationships; coordinate open enrollment, benefit renewals, carrier implementations, Dayforce testing, vendor integrations, and system enhancements
- Conduct recurring audits of compensation, benefits, HRIS data, payroll deductions, eligibility, and vendor files; administer required benefit filings and regulatory reporting; and support compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, retirement-plan requirements, and applicable regulations
Core Competencies for Success:
- Drives Results - Delivers accurate, high-quality work while managing competing priorities and meeting commitments
- Collaborates - Builds productive partnerships with employees, HR Business Partners, leaders, Payroll, Finance, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Instills Trust - Handles confidential employee and organizational information with discretion, integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
- Optimizes Work Processes - Improves efficiency, consistency, accuracy, compliance, and service delivery through process improvement and technology
- Communicates Effectively - Translates complex compensation, benefits, and leave information into clear, responsive, and audience-appropriate guidance
Credentials and Experience:
- 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, Total Rewards, or related HR functions
- Experience administering annual compensation cycles and conducting job evaluations, market pricing, benchmarking, and compensation analysis
- Experience administering employee benefits, retirement plans, wellness and leave programs, open enrollment, vendor relationships, benefit filings, audits, and data validation
- Experience providing compensation, benefits, and leave guidance to employees, leaders, and HR Business Partners
- Knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, retirement-plan requirements, and related compensation and benefits regulations
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HRIS platforms; Dayforce experience strongly preferred; global benefits administration and global payroll experience a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CCP, CBP, or comparable certification preferred
- Legal right to work in the United States
This role is designed to be hybrid and based in Charlotte, North Carolina. You can expect to work primarily in a typical office environment with flexibility consistent with Discovery Education's hybrid work practices.
The hiring range for this position is between $124,400 - $138,250 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. Additionally, this position is eligible for an Annual Bonus.
Serving more than 4.5 million educators and 45 million students, available in approximately half of U.S. classrooms and primary schools in the UK, and more than 140 countries around the globe; we are on a journey to transform teaching and learning though innovative partnerships with school districts, states, ministries of education, and other like-minded organizations.
We have built an award-winning and highly reputable organization because of talented and driven people who work together to accelerate student achievement by tapping into students' natural curiosity and desire to learn by capturing their minds and imagination through the fascination of Discovery.
Why Join Discovery Education?
Discovery Education believes empowering each team member is vital to cultivating high performing, highly engaged teams. Being a part of our team means we partner together to achieve mutual goals. To this end, Discovery Education offers a robust and comprehensive insurance package. You can find a complete listing on our Career Page.
Along with traditional insurance offerings, our inclusive offerings center around:
- Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
- Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
- Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
- Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
- Uncapped career growth
Team Member Wellness – When you feel great, you do great work!
- Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
- Take PTO without the vacation guilt
- Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
- Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)
This opportunity is perfect for people interested in joining a high-performing, collaborative team, who enjoy a dynamic industry, and are excited about high-impact, project-based work.
Inspired? We would love the opportunity to review your candidacy! Select the blue “Apply Now” button at the bottom left of the screen to begin your application.
Discovery Education is an equal opportunity employer. Discovery Education is committed to being an employer of choice, not just a good place to work, but a great and inclusive place to work. To that end, we strive to recruit and maintain a workforce that meaningfully represents the communities we serve. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, protected veteran status or disabled status, or genetic information.
Skills Required
- 5+ years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, Total Rewards, or related HR functions
- Experience administering annual compensation cycles, job evaluations, market pricing, benchmarking, and compensation analysis
- Experience administering employee benefits, retirement plans, wellness and leave programs, open enrollment, vendor relationships, benefit filings, audits, and data validation
- Experience providing compensation, benefits, and leave guidance to employees, leaders, and HR Business Partners
- Knowledge of ACA, ERISA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, retirement-plan requirements, and related compensation and benefits regulations
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and HRIS platforms
- Legal right to work in the United States
- Dayforce experience
- Global benefits administration and global payroll experience
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR, CCP, CBP, or comparable certification
What We Do
Discovery Education is the global leader in standards-based digital content for K-12, transforming teaching and learning with award-winning digital textbooks, multimedia content, professional development, and the largest professional learning community of its kind. Serving 4.5 million educators and over 50 million students, Discovery Education’s services are in half of U.S. classrooms, 50 percent of all primary schools in the U.K., and countries around the globe. Accelerate student achievement in your district by capturing the minds and imaginations of students with the fascination of Discovery, tapping into students’ natural curiosity and desire to learn.
