Benefits Specialist

Company Description

I’m currently partnering with Donatos to support the search for a Total Rewards/Benefits Specialist.

Donatos Pizza is a premium pizza company known for its commitment to quality, people-first culture, and delivering exceptional experiences to both customers and employees. With a strong foundation in values and growth, Donatos continues to invest in its teams and create opportunities for impact across the organization.

This role will play a key part in administering and optimizing benefits programs while also supporting compensation analysis and reporting.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both the analytical and employee-facing aspects of Total Rewards and is comfortable working with data, systems, and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilties

• Administer and manage employee benefits programs (health, dental, vision, retirement, etc.)
• Support and coordinate the annual open enrollment process
• Serve as a point of contact for employee benefits questions and issue resolution
• Partner with vendors and insurance carriers to address claims and coverage matters
• Analyze compensation data to support competitive pay structures and internal equity
• Conduct salary benchmarking and assist with compensation planning cycles
• Maintain accurate records and generate reports on benefits and compensation data
• Utilize Excel and HRIS systems to support reporting and analysis

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in Benefits, Compensation, or Total Rewards
• Strong knowledge of benefits programs and regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA)
• Experience with compensation analysis or salary benchmarking
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis (pivot tables, reporting, etc.)
• Experience with HRIS systems (Workday, ADP, UKG, etc. preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and ability to support employees effectively

Additional Details

• Hybrid work environment (3 days onsite / 2 days remote)
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment
• Strong exposure to both benefits and compensation functions

Interested?

If this role aligns with your background, I’d welcome the opportunity to connect.

• Feel free to message me directly.