Specialist Benefits & Compensation

Compensation And Benefits Specialist

Your journey with Capstone Copper starts here. At Capstone, our people are the heart of our organization. We are focused on growth and are committed to unlocking the full potential of ourselves, our teams and our resources. We invest in our people to develop a skilled and engaged workforce, not only for today, but for the future. If you are looking for a purposeful, performance-driven and dynamic work environment, join us!

Pinto Valley is an open-pit copper mine located at the west end of the historic Globe-Miami mining district of central Arizona, approximately 80 miles east of Phoenix. Pinto Valley has been in operation since 1972 and has produced more than four billion pounds of copper. Acquired by Capstone from BHP in 2013, the mine is fully permitted through 2039 and a study is underway to potentially extend the mine life through 2050.

Our proximity to the Greater Phoenix metro area provides prospective employees with the option to live in communities such as Mesa, Apache Junction, Gilbert, Chandler, San Tan Valley, or Florence. Our location offers a unique work-life balance, blending the rewarding opportunities of the mining industry with easy access to the vibrant energy of Downtown Phoenix, making it an ideal choice for both individuals and their families.

Capstone employees are eligible for an extensive total rewards package, designed to support your physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This package includes, but is not limited to:

• 401(k) Savings Plan – Eligible from day one, contribute up to 30% of your salary with a dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%, fully vested immediately.
• Retirement Boost – The company contributes 8.5% of your salary, increasing to 14.2% after reaching the Social Security wage base, with 100% immediate vesting.
• Employee Share Purchase Plan – After three months, contribute 2% to 7% of your salary (max $5,000/year) to buy company shares, with a 50% company match, fully vested upon grant.
• Annual Short Term Incentive Bonus – Up to 15%
• 4-day, 10-hour work schedule
• Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits (effective on start date), including Telehealth options and additional supplemental insurances
• Disability and Life Insurance (effective on start date)
• Paid time-off, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Internal progression opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted insurance plans for pets, automobiles and homes

The Compensation and Benefits Specialist is responsible for administering, analyzing, and managing employee compensation and benefits programs. This position ensures that compensation and benefits plans remain competitive, equitable, and compliant with applicable laws and regulations and organizational policies. The specialist works closely with HR leadership, finance, vendors, and employees to promote effective compensation strategies and benefit offerings that support organizational goals and employee engagement.

• Conduct market salary benchmarking and compensation analysis.
• Evaluate and recommend competitive pay and incentive strategies.
• Perform job classification reviews on new and existing jobs to ensure proper grade leveling.
• Partner with HR Business Partners and leadership on compensation recommendations.
• Develop and maintain salary structures, pay grades, and compensation policies.
• Analyze internal and external pay data to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
• Support annual salary increases, merit pay, and incentive compensation processes.
• Monitor compensation practices for compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Administer employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, retirement, leave programs and wellness programs.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment, renewals, and employee communications.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay, benefits, and related policies.
• Assist with audits, regulatory reporting, and benefits vendor management.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee experience.
• Maintain HRIS compensation and…