Benefits and Compensation Specialist

Hybrid | Full-Time | Total Rewards Team

Steptoe LLP is looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Benefits and Compensation Specialist to join our Total Rewards team. In this role, you'll support key HR functions including leave administration, wellness programming, compensation support, and retirement plan operations. You'll work closely with employees and internal teams to ensure a smooth experience across these areas.

This position offers a balanced workload and a high degree of flexibility, making it ideal for someone who values autonomy, precision, and meaningful work. You'll handle sensitive data with care, contribute to process improvements, and help deliver clear, helpful guidance to employees.

What You'll Do:

• Support leave programs (FMLA, disability, etc.) and assist employees with documentation and return-to-work coordination.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliant and efficient leave processes.
• Conduct benefits orientations and respond to employee questions on health and retirement plans.
• Assist with benefits enrollments, changes, and vendor issue resolution.
• Contribute to compensation activities including salary surveys and market pricing.
• Coordinate logistics and communications for wellness programs and events.
• Support 401(k) operations, including contributions, reporting, and vendor coordination.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in HR or a related field.
• 3+ years in a specialist or administrator role in HR, benefits, or compensation.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for basic data tracking and reporting (e.g., sorting, filtering, simple formulas).
• Clear, professional communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion.
• Working knowledge of benefits regulations (ERISA, FMLA, ADA, etc.).
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively across teams.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. The actual base salary offered will be dependent upon the applicant's experience and qualifications, as well as other job-related factors, including but not limited to, relevant skills, education, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, geographic location.

Steptoe offers a full range of benefits for you and your eligible dependents. Benefits currently include: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, dependent care, health care flexible spending accounts, 401K Plan, Profit-Sharing, Paid Time-Off and a robust Wellness Program.

Steptoe LLP is an equal opportunity employer EOE/AA/Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any basis proscribed by applicable statutes.