As Verdantas continues to grow, we are seeking to build our talented team within Human Resources. The role of Compensation & Benefits Specialist is crucial in our growth and people-focused culture requiring an analytical individual who can support our company’s benefits and compensation programs, policies, and objectives. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping a sustainable world, where your expertise helps to support our team in building a legacy of environmental stewardship and innovative problem-solving. Joining Verdantas means becoming part of a dynamic culture that values everyone’s contribution to the collective mission. It's a place where your skills will not only be appreciated but will also contribute to meaningful change. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact on the world, Verdantas is your platform to shine. Together, we can forge a path to a sustainable, thriving future. We are seeking a motivated and talented **_Compensation & Benefits Specialist_** to administer competitive compensation programs that attract, retain, and reward our employees at Verdantas. Reporting to the Director, Benefits & Compensation, the Compensation & Benefits Specialist will be instrumental in continuing to build our people-focused culture through partnership and collaboration with our Human Resources and Operations teams. **Responsibilities:** + Lead with empathy, strong communication, and a people-focused approach to achieve successful results across the company. + Support and shape the company’s people-focused culture by promoting inclusivity, diversity, and collaboration by reinforcing positive workplace values and encouraging teamwork. + Partner with the Human Resources Director to develop and deploy base and variable pay programs, including job market pricing studies, merit programs, annual incentive plans and other bonus programs. + Build and maintain pay structures, job grades, and salary ranges. + Support company’s 401(k) program including assisting with the integration of acquired companies into existing plan and operating educational programs to increase participation. + Provide guidance to managers and employees on compensation-related matters. + Collaborate with HR Area Leaders, Talent Acquisition, and business leaders on compensation projects, including candidate offers. + Monitor and analyze compensation and benefit trends, recommending improvements. + Work with HR Systems and Integration Specialist to ensure HR system meets compensation and benefit needs for employees and planning purposes. + Conducts routine market analysis of jobs to ensure competitive pricing of positions based on geographic and talent conditions in relation to internal salary ranges. + Conduct audits to ensure job classification and regulatory compliance while maintaining job descriptions. + Support benefit administration including LOA’s, open enrollment planning and roll-out, assist employees with their questions, and communications regarding enhancements to our benefit programs. · Occasional travel may be required. **Qualifications:** •Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Human Resources Management, Business Management, Finance, or a related field of study. •Minimum of five (5) years of experience in compensation and benefit programs. •Strong knowledge of compensation programs and practices. •Ability to think analytically and execute effectively to drive results, successfully resolve complex issues, and establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders. •Must have exceptional communication, presentation, time and project management, interpersonal, and analytical skills. •Strong technical skills in using Microsoft Office environment. Intermediate to advanced use of excel, power point and communications platforms highly preferred. •Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. •CCP, GRP, or CEBS designations are desirable. Critical Skills: •Ability to perform at a high-level in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment where change management is critical for success. •Customer service approach to employees and team members. •Experience in at least one organization over 1,000 employees. **Benefits:** + Flexible Work Environment + Paid Parental Leave + Medical + Dental + Vision + Life and AD&D Insurance + Short-Term and Long-Term Disability + 401(k) with Company Match + Paid Time Off + Holidays _Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce._ Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet