Compensation & Benefit Specialist

Lamar's Corporate office is now hiring a new Compensation + Benefits professional! The Compensation & Benefits Specialist plays a key role in designing, administering, and optimizing employee compensation and financial benefits programs that align with Lamar’s business objectives and talent strategies. This role serves as a strategic advisor and operational expert, ensuring program effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and employee engagement across all reward mechanisms. Lamar’s Corporate Office in Baton Rouge, LA is home to nearly 400 professionals from every walk of corporate life. Lamar’s Human Resources department has over 25 HR professionals who support all cycles of the employment process.    Recently certified as a Great Place to Work with 86% of our employees in agreement, Lamar is one of the top outdoor advertising companies in the nation. We value honesty and integrity, and we strive to leave places better than where we found them.  Learn more about Lamar:  Glassdoor Company Profile Great Place to Work Company Profile Career Site  What you can expect from us:   A Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm work schedule  The ideal candidate for this position will be local to the Baton Rouge metro area, but there is potential for hybrid work in the future. An annual salary of $60,000 - $65,000 / year dependent on relevant experience and qualifications with bonus and incentive opportunities  Access to on-site perks and benefits like Corporate events and celebrations 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) that increases with tenure 12 paid company holidays, including President's day and Juneteenth A comprehensive 6-month training program  Career advancement opportunities Ongoing professional development and internal leadership programs to maximize your career potential Multiple medical plan options and health savings account (HSA) Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident coverage  Short & long-term disability and paid parental leave Employee Stock Purchase Plan with generous discount 401k plan with company match Wellness program incentives such as medical plan premium holidays and HSA employer contributions What we are looking for in YOU: Proven ability to drive cross-functional reward initiatives and reporting cycles Knowledge of employee financial rewards programs, compensation practices, and trends Working knowledge of compliance requirements affecting financial benefits and employee compensation including, but not limited to, IRS, FLSA, ERISA, SEC, SOX, HIPAA, and DOL Proficient in financial modeling, compensation analytics and survey interpretation Skilled in tailoring complex content for diverse audiences and influencing outcomes Comfortable with quick pivots in priorities and business needs Strong ethical and independent, strategic decision-making Intermediate Microsoft Excel proficiency (i.e. functions, formulas, charts) Education and experience: Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field 2 - 5 years of experience in Human Resources or another applicable field with 1 - 2 years of experience of administering employee group benefits, job evaluations, market pricing, equity analysis Strong aptitude for HR information (HRIS) systems navigation, data integrity, and queries (UKG experience preferred) Preferred: Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency (i.e. pivot tables, conditional formatting, macros) PHR, CCP, or CEBS certification Exposure to complex compensation-specific applications and survey software 2-5 years of demonstrable experience in compensation and employee group benefits including program strategies, administration, external benchmarking, performance management, and business advising. Experience in M&A due diligence requirements and best-in-class integration practices Please note: Upon submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an 8-15 minute personality assessment. This assessment compares your professional soft skills to the skills required for success in this role. Please answer honestly; this is not a test!  Candidates with a disability in need of an accommodation to fulfill our application requirements should email recruiting@. A day in the life: Financial Benefits: Analyze, administer, educate, communicate, measure and monitor 401(k), stock plans, deferred compensation and other financial benefits, as assigned. Lead annual cycles (e.g. enrollments, renewals) and ensure accurate financial reporting, reconciliations and audits. Elevate benefit communications and employee education by implementing a multi-channel strategy that includes enhanced intranet resources, coordinated vendor support, targeted messaging, and dynamic training formats such as workshops, webinars, and on-demand tools. Administer applicable compliance testing and regulatory filings (IRS, SEC, DOL). Maintain and distribute required plan documentation, such as contracts, SPDs, notices, and summaries in accordance with legal timelines. Collaborate with HR, payroll, legal, accounting, recordkeepers, and vendors to ensure seamless, compliant program delivery. Serve as vendor manager and liaise with plan recordkeepers, financial and legal advisors Compensation:                                                                                                                           Conduct job analysis and evaluations based on scope, complexity, responsibilities, and required qualifications. Benchmark compensation using external market data and internal analytics to support job architecture, salary structures, and incentive designs within appropriate geographies. Provide pay recommendations for new hires, transfers, market adjustments and promotions that reflect internal equity, external competitiveness, and talent mobility strategies. Lead compensation projects such as wage forecasting, budgeting, merit cycles, incentive plans, and system improvements. Prepare and deliver compensation insights to leaders through impactful reporting and consultation. Submit data for external salary surveys and apply insights to refine pay bands and compensation philosophy. Research inquiries regarding wage discrepancies and equity concerns with sensitivity and thorough analysis. Effectively communicate to stakeholders verbally and in writing the results of ad-hoc compensation research, evaluations, recommendations, comp practices and compliance regs. Operational Excellence and Innovation Enhance and integrate internal/external technology platforms to streamline benefit and compensation workflows, queries and analytics. Develop documentation, policies, and user training to improve system utilization and program understanding. Drive continuous improvement through process design, employee/manager education, and stakeholder engagement. Recommend innovative rewards solutions based on market trends, workforce needs, and strategic opportunities. Contribute to communication campaigns and learning initiatives that promote financial wellbeing and understanding of total rewards. Physical Demands and Work Environment The primary work environment for this position is an office. The physical demands for this position include light lifting, pushing, reaching, seeing (with a focus on reading and acuity), sitting more than 50% of the time, standing, stooping, talking, turning, and walking. Nights spent away from home are less than 10%. Lamar is an EEO/AA employer including Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans, and any other State or Federally protected characteristic. Please note: Lamar Advertising does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. Only candidates with U.S. work authorization not requiring sponsorship will be considered for employment. SMS Consent: By submitting this application, you are consenting to receive hiring-related text messages such as notifications for interviews or pre-hire assessment scheduling. Disability Self-Identification: When applying for a job with Lamar, you will be asked to voluntarily self-identify whether you have a disability. Please take a moment to watch this video for clarification on why we're asking for this information! California Residents - Lamar collects personal information in the ordinary course of considering job applicants. This information may include, for example, name, address, phone number and other contact information, employment history and reference contact information, and any other information provided by an applicant to Lamar.  By submitting an application, you consent to the use or sharing of this personal information solely for the purpose of consideration for employment by Lamar.  Lamar will not sell this information. #CorpIDEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Created: 2025-08-01