Island
Benefits and Compensation Manager
Dallas +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 5, 2026
- Location
- Dallas
Dallas, Texas, United States - Experience
- 5-7+ years; at least 3 years focused on compensation strategy or analysis.
About the job
Own Island’s benefits administration and compensation programs, lead the transition from its PEO to in-house operations, and support US programs with global support as needed.
What you'll do
- Lead the PEO extraction project, coordinating timelines, vendors, and stakeholders across HR, Finance, and Legal.
- Administer benefits, 401(k), perquisites, leaves, workers’ compensation, and related compliance; maintain accurate HRIS and compensation records.
- Build compensation structures and support program design, benchmarking, merit cycles, offers, promotions, and pay equity.
What they ask for
- 5-7+ years of progressive experience in benefits administration and compensation, including at least 3 years focused on compensation strategy or analysis.
- Experience managing a PEO transition or similar large-scale HR systems/vendor change, with strong project management skills.
- Strong working knowledge of federal and multi-state regulatory compliance.
- Hands-on experience with HRIS, benefits administration, and compensation tools; strong Excel/spreadsheet skills.
Nice to have
- Direct experience leading or supporting a PEO-to-in-house benefits/payroll transition at a high-growth startup.
- Familiarity with HiBob, TriNet, Deel, OpenComp, Radford or similar platforms; experience supporting US and international employee populations.
Tools
HRIS, Excel, HiBob, TriNet, Deel, OpenComp, Radford
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