Compensation & Benefits Specialist (Hybrid in Portland, OR)

Company: Motus Recruiting and Staffing
Location: Portland
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

_*Compensation & Benefits Specialist *_

Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

Our client, a local nonprofit, is seeking an experienced Compensation and Benefits Specialist to join their team in a temp-to-hire basis. This individual will support the Total Rewards function with a focus on compensation structure, benefit administration, and union-related matters. Multilingual candidates and those with experience in union environments are highly encouraged to apply.



*Type: *Contract-to-Hire
*Duration of Contract: *3 - 6 months / potential to convert to FTE based on performance and organizational alignment
*Pay: *$38.00 - 46.00 hourly, DOE
*Work Model: *Hybrid - 3-days onsite - Portland, Oregon



*Responsibilities of the Compensation & Benefits Specialist: *
* Administer and maintain compensation programs, ensuring alignment with internal policies and market competitiveness.
* Conduct job evaluations and salary benchmarking using various compensation tools.
* Manage benefits administration, including open enrollment, broker/vendor coordination, and employee support.
* Oversee retirement plan administration (403(b) and 401(k)) and maintain compliance with plan requirements.
* Support union-related compensation and benefits processes, including interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
* Collaborate on high-impact projects such as compensation structure refreshes and benefits renewals.
* Provide data analysis, reporting, and insights to support Total Rewards strategies.
* Maintain accurate employee data in HRIS; experience with UKG Ready is a plus.
* Assist with general HR support as needed within the Total Rewards team.

*Qualifications of the Compensation & Benefits Specialist: *
* 3+ years of experience in both compensation and benefits administration.
* Proven experience working in a unionized environment.
* Knowledge of Kaiser medical benefits and retirement plan compliance.
* Familiarity with compensation benchmarking tools and HRIS systems (UKG Ready preferred).
* Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Multilingual skills preferred.
* Ability to work in a hybrid environment, with 3 days/week in-office presence.



\*\*We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates\*\*

*About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:*

_Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire._

_All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status._

_KG/BH13251_

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: $38.00 - $46.00 per hour

Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift



Experience:
* compensation and benefits administration: 3 years (Required)
* union: 1 year (Required)
* UKG Ready: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.

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