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Compensation & Benefits Manager

Absolute Software
United States, Washington, Seattle
Oct 10, 2025
Description Compensation and Benefits Manager Location: Seattle, WA or Vancouver, Canada Absolute Software is seeking a strategic and data-driven Compensation and Benefits Manager to facilitate the design, implementation, and administration of global compensation and benefits programs. This role ensures competitive, equitable, and compliant practices across all geographies, while also managing the HRIS platform to maintain data integrity and enable insightful reporting. What You'll Do Compensation Strategy & Execution Develop and implement global compensation strategies aligned with business objectives, market trends, and pay equity goals. Conduct market benchmarking and salary surveys to ensure competitive positioning across regions. In concert with members of the HR team, design and facilitate annual compensation cycles including merit increases, promotions, and bonus allocations. Partner with HR and Finance to forecast compensation costs and model scenarios for strategic planning. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of compensation trends and regulatory changes in all countries of operation (US, Canada, UK, Spain, Vietnam, and various countries in Latin America and Asia Pacific.) Benefits Administration Oversee global benefits programs including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and leave policies. Evaluate and recommend enhancements based on employee feedback, utilization data, and market trends. Manage vendor relationships and ensure effective delivery of benefits services. Lead benefits enrollment processes and ensure clear communication of offerings to employees. Ensure compliance with local, provincial/state, and federal regulations (e.g., ERISA, FLSA, CRA). Maintain accurate records, review and process PRs and invoices, and reconcile billing. Employee Support & Communication In conjunctions with our benefit brokers, serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits, ensuring timely and empathetic resolution. In conjunctions with HRBPs, serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries related to compensation. Develop and maintain FAQs, guides, and training materials to support employee understanding of programs. Partner with HRBPs to address individual concerns and support retention strategies. HRIS Management & Reporting Oversee the HRIS platform (Workday/ADP) to support compensation, benefits, and broader HR functions. Ensure data accuracy and integrity across compensation, benefits, and performance records. Generate and analyze reports to identify trends, create slides for knowledge transfer, support leadership meetings & audits, and informed decision-making. Collaborate with IT and HR teams on system upgrades, configuration changes, and new module implementations. What You'll Bring Strong commercial awareness and understanding of global labor markets. Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, modeling). Advanced knowledge of US, Canadian and UK benefit programs. Working knowledge of benefit programs for other countries. Strong research skills to identify gaps and enhancements for global benefit programs. Excellent project management and organizational skills. High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. Strong communication skills and ability to explain complex concepts clearly. Experience with HRIS platforms and data reporting tools. Preferred Experience Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field. 5+ years of experience in compensation and benefits, preferably in a global context. Working knowledge of US and Canadian employment laws; international experience a plus. Experience with compensation modeling and benefits optimization. The pay range Seattle Metro Area (hybrid office/home) - range of US $100K - 140K Vancouver Metro Area (hybrid office/home) - range of CAD 90K - 130K Absolute's compensation program is based on regional market. Candidates outside of Seattle and Vancouver metro area can be provided location specific ranges Why Work For Us You're resilient and passionate about securing the Work from Anywhere era. So are we. We're in search of the best and the brightest - everyone from innovators, sellers and marketers to financers, operators and especially customer relationship managers - we're looking for top tier talent to help us shape the next decade of security, drive innovation that enables customers with truly disruptive solutions and are dedicated to making a meaningful difference. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington with international offices in Vancouver - BC, Austin - TX, Boulder - CO, Ankeny - IA, Reading - UK and Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam, Absolute Security accelerates customers' shift to work-from-anywhere through the industry's first self-healing Zero Trust platform, ensuring maximum security and uncompromised productivity. Only Absolute is embedded in more than half a billion devices, offering a permanent digital connection that intelligently and dynamically applies visibility, control and self-healing capabilities to endpoints, applications, and network access to ensure their cyber resilience tailored for distributed workforces. Our vision is to be the world's most trusted security company - and to empower end users to connect securely and from anywhere, to all the applications they need to collaborate and get their work done, without interruptions and with an optimal network experience. Absolute currently serves approximately 16,000 customers with more than 13 million activated endpoints globally. G2 recognized Absolute as a Leader in the Winter 2022 Endpoint Management and Zero Trust Networking Grid Reports, reflecting our continued customer satisfaction across product lines. To learn more about Absolute, visit our website atwww.absolute.comor visit ourYouTube channel Absolute Security is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [emailprotected]