Compensation & Benefits Specialist
$97k - $116k USD
At Evolve, we’re on a mission to make vacation rental easy for everyone. Our high-performing, customer-obsessed team runs on curiosity, communication, and accountability—working together to create exceptional experiences for our owners and guests. Whether solving big challenges, delivering outstanding results, or celebrating wins, we approach every day with purpose and passion. If you’re ready to join a mission-driven company where every teammate has the opportunity to thrive, Evolve might just be the place for you.
Why this role
This role is a hands-on Compensation & Benefits Specialist responsible for administering and improving core total rewards programs. You will manage end-to-end operations while contributing to strategic initiatives in compensation and benefits. This role partners cross-functionally with Payroll, Finance, People Ops, and external vendors to ensure programs are accurate, equitable, and clearly communicated to employees.
This is an operational and strategic role where you’ll partner with Payroll, Finance, People Ops, and vendors to ensure programs are accurate, fair, and clearly understood.
What you’ll do
Compensation (Primary)
- Maintain and enhance job architecture, ensuring internal alignment and market competitiveness.
- Conduct market benchmarking and pricing analysis for entry- to mid-level roles; provide insights that inform compensation decisions.
- Support sales compensation administration and fairness reviews, from calculation to communication.
- Assist with training and communications around compensation programs and job architecture.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and employee understanding; recommend enhancements to policies where appropriate.
Benefits (Supporting)
- Provide employee-facing support for benefits inquiries and open enrollment.
- Escalate complex issues to the Senior Manager, Total Rewards.
- Maintain and audit benefits data in HRIS to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Administrative & Cross-Functional Support
- Own end-to-end program execution for comp and benefits, ensuring accurate administration and alignment with company policies.
- Partner with Payroll, Finance, and vendors on program implementation and reporting.
- Contribute to audits, process improvements, and cross-functional initiatives to enhance Total Rewards operations.
What makes you a great fit
- 2–4 years of experience in compensation, benefits, or People Operations.
- HRIS experience required; Rippling experience preferred.
- Experience partnering with Payroll, Finance, vendors, and external providers.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required; professional certifications (CCP, CEBS, PHR/SPHR) a plus.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-moving environment.
- Clear, professional, and empathetic communication skills.
- Comfortable receiving feedback and adjusting quickly.
Compensation
Exempt
Annual base salary range: $97,470 to $115,700, depending on relevant experience.
Location
All Evolve team members must live in one of our approved locations by their first day. We can hire from anywhere in the U.S. except D.C. and Hawaii. Some positions may also have restrictions based on compensation in the following states: California, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Washington. If you live in Colorado, you can work remotely anywhere in the state, at our downtown Denver office, or a hybrid of both! If you're planning to move soon, please let us know, and we'll be happy to review your application again.
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How we reward Evolvers
We’re intentional about offering benefits that empower every Evolver to thrive both professionally and personally because they’re more than perks—they’re investments in our customer-obsessed, high-performing team.
We believe in treating others as they want to be treated, providing benefits that deliver real value, and challenging the status quo to meet the diverse needs of our team. Whether it’s helping you take care of your health, plan for the future, or celebrate life’s milestones, our offerings are designed to support you every step of the way.
- Financial Wellness: Industry-competitive pay, equity in the company, and a 401(k) with a 4% immediate vesting match.
- Family Support: 16-18 weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents and 10 weeks for non-birthing parents, plus infertility coverage.
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, with 100% employer-paid dental and vision for individual coverage, a low-cost medical option, 10 free mental health visits, and pet insurance.
- Time to Recharge: Generous PTO, RTO (for full-time exempt employees), sick leave, holidays, and a personal holiday to celebrate what matters most to you.
- Travel Perks: Annual Evolve travel credit after one year and discounts on stays at all Evolve properties.
- Growth Opportunities: World-class onboarding programs, learning, and development resources to help you grow your impact.
- Connection: Employee Resource Groups celebrating our diverse communities at Evolve.
How we work together
With our core values as our guide, every Evolver helps shape the company we want to work for and the people we want to be. We’ve cultivated a culture of collaboration, care, and responsibility that we can all be proud of, and we’re excited to see what you’ll bring as your authentic self.
Still curious about who we are and what we do? Read more about our business and our culture at evolve.com.
EEO
At Evolve, we are committed to diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military service or veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Evolve participates in e-Verify for all positions.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation at any point in the hiring process, please let your recruiter know.