Director, Compensation & Benefits

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If you are passionate about the ability of American business to improve lives, solve problems, and strengthen society, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the place for you. As the world’s largest business organization, we believe in building a future that gives everyone the opportunity to pursue a better tomorrow. We make it our job today–and every day–to build the strongest relationships possible among the American people, business leaders, and elected officials in Washington, D.C., state capitals, and countries around the globe.

For them and the businesses we represent, the U.S. Chamber is a trusted advocate and partner.

We are driven by the pursuit of innovation and partnership and hold ourselves to the highest standards. Our commitment to our members is matched only by our commitment to our employees. As part of our team, we will support your long-term career development while delivering relevant learning opportunities. We will empower you to lead, develop deep expertise, and find new approaches to solving the toughest challenges.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is seeking an analytical, strategic, and highly detailed Director of Compensation and Benefits to oversee the design, implementation, and administration of our total rewards programs. Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources, this role is critical in ensuring the Chamber offers a competitive, comprehensive, and equitable compensation and benefits package that attracts, motivates, and retains top talent.

The Director will manage all aspects of base/variable pay, health, welfare, retirement, and wellness plans while ensuring full compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Design, direct, and administer all compensation programs, including base salary structures, annual merit increase cycles, and variable incentive/bonus plans.
• Manage the strategic evaluation, design, and administration of all employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k), and flexible spending accounts.
• Conduct comprehensive market pricing, job evaluations, and equity analyses to ensure internal equity and external market competitiveness.
• Serve as the primary liaison with benefits brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to negotiate renewals, evaluate performance, and resolve complex issues.
• Manage the annual Open Enrollment and annual compensation review processes, including system configuration, communications drafting, and leading leadership and employee training sessions.
• Participate in external compensation and benefits surveys; analyze trend data to benchmark the Chamber’s total rewards programs in the non-profit/association and corporate sectors.
• Ensure total compliance with all applicable government regulations governing compensation and benefits (FLSA, Equal Pay Act, ERISA, COBRA, ACA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA, etc.) and oversee required filings and audits.
• Oversee leave of absence administration (FMLA, short-term/long-term disability, statutory leave programs) and their integration with pay.
• Develop and manage the overall total rewards budget, including forecasting compensation adjustments, tracking benefits expenditures, and reconciling vendor invoices.
• Collaborate with the HRIS team to ensure configuration, data integrity, and seamless reporting across payroll, benefits, and compensation modules.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in both compensation and benefits administration/design; experience within an association, non-profit, or corporate environment is highly desirable.
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP),…