Compensation & Benefits Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Compensation & Benefits Specialist to join our team and play a critical role in managing our comprehensive compensation and benefits programs. This position requires a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely administration of our total rewards program. Candidates must be located within the Columbus, Ohio, metro area. 

Responsibilities:

• Payroll & Compensation Management:
• Process bi-weekly payroll for all team members with precision and timeliness
• Calculate, process, and report commissions and incentive compensation
• Support the annual merit increase process, including data analysis and implementation
• Maintain accurate payroll records and resolve any payroll-related discrepancies
• Collaborate with the Talent team on compensation analysis and market benchmarking
• Benefits Administration:
• Administer comprehensive benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and health savings accounts
• Manage 401(k) plan administration, including enrollment, changes, and compliance
• Conduct monthly benefits reconciliation and resolve vendor discrepancies
• Support new hire onboarding for benefits enrollment and payroll setup
• Support open enrollment processes and employee benefits communications
• Compliance & Reporting: 
• Ensure payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions based on team member locations
• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Prepare and file required payroll tax returns and benefits reporting
• Maintain documentation for compliance audits and government inquiries
• Administrative Support:
• Collect and process mail, ensuring timely distribution and handling of sensitive documents
• Process bank deposits and maintain accurate records of financial transactions
• Support general office administration as needed

Preferred Experience & Qualities:
What are we looking for in this role?:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
• 3-7 years of experience in compensation, benefits administration, or payroll management
• Strong knowledge of payroll processing, tax regulations, and benefits administration
• Multi-state payroll processing experience required
• Proficiency in HRIS systems and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• A match with our core pillars: Teamwork, Excellence, and Integrity 
  
  The hiring process for this role:
• Apply! Submit your resume and answers to the application questions below via the Workable portal
• Phone screen with PeopleOps: A 30-minute conversation to review your background and experiences, discuss the culture at FMX, and ensure that you understand the general expectations for the role. Also, a great time for you to ask questions about compensation, benefits, etc.
• Hiring manager conversation: This is a joint conversation with the VP of People Operations and the Controller. Prepare to discuss your professional experience, what you seek in your next role, and your long-term career direction. This is also your opportunity to ask about role expectations and team culture. 
• Final Interview: Interview with the Controller, VP of People Operations, and Chief Financial Officer. This interview will take place at the FMX Office.
• Offer & Onboarding: Candidates who receive an offer will be required to complete a background check prior to onboarding. New hires are also expected to work onsite at our Columbus, OH office during their first week to complete onboarding and connect with the team in person.

FMX Benefits and Life at FMX:

• You’ll make a big impact: You’ll have significant influence over the direction of our product and the future of our company.
• Competitive benefits: 100% company-paid health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Work from home: At FMX, we are remote first, but you’re welcome to use our office as you need. We host one all-company event a year to ensure that you can put a face to a name and establish high-trust relationships with your teammates and coworkers. When you’re in the office, you can take advantage of our free snacks, beverages, and office kegerator.
• Home office stipend: We’ll give you everything necessary to do your job (company-sponsored laptop, headset, etc.). We will also provide up to $500 to help with equipment, furniture, and accessories. You will also get $60/month toward your home internet connection.
• Generous PTO and UTO (unplanned time off) policies: If you’re sick, why should that cut into your vacation time?
• Flexible Schedule: We offer a flexible schedule to help you manage personal appointments, such as doctor or dentist visits, as long as you're meeting performance expectations and project timelines.
• You can wear jeans and tees: Feel free to keep it casual, we do.  
• You’ll enjoy a collaborative culture and a close-knit team: We're a team of hard-working, high-fiving, friendly folks. We take collaboration, transparency, continuous improvement, and work/life balance seriously. 

Compensation:

• This position includes a base salary plus a company performance bonus, with on-target earnings of $70,000-$85,000 annually.
• 401(k) and medical / dental / vision / short and long term disability / life insurance
  
  
  

Other Considerations: Candidates must be located in the Columbus, OH, metro area.

Company:

 FMX is founded and headquartered in Columbus, Ohio and develops a cloud-based, software-as-a-service facility maintenance and management product. FMX serves education, property management, manufacturing, and other markets and is one of the fastest-growing companies in its space. Check us out at: https://www.gofmx.com/

Note: All other company requirements are documented in the FMX Teammate Handbook. FMX is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.