Benefits and Compensation Manager

Casino, 5485 Casino Way, El Cajon, California, United States of America

The ancestors of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation existed many centuries ago as a community of people…a Tribe living together, farming, hunting and fishing to survive. Much has changed since that time. Today the Sycuan Tribe governs its Reservation, owns and operates a Casino and a Golf Resort, and owns a number of other business ventures in the San Diego Region.

One attribute that remains unchanged, however, is Sycuan s sense of community. Sycuan is more than just a business. Sycuan is a community of people working together toward a common goal. Whether you work in our state-of-the-art Casino, our beautiful Resort, or become a staff member in our Tribal Government division, you will be part of the Sycuan family.

Posted Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM

Benefits & Compensation Manager to lead our Total Rewards programs balancing market competitiveness, cost effectiveness, and employee experience. In this role, you’ll partner closely with HR and business leaders to design and deliver compensation, benefits, wellness, and leave programs that reduce turnover and elevate engagement.

• Partner with HR VP and HR team to develop strategy, philosophies, programs and incentives to enable the business to attract, retain and motivate their people.
• Identify key metrics and establish routine practices to review and assess the effectiveness of current programs in achieving organizational objectives; identify best practices and benchmarks and develop recommendations for improvement to ensure benefits & compensation programs are competitive and cost effective.
• Manage day to day operations for all compensation and benefits programs, policies and procedures.
• Manage all leave of absence programs.
• Provide education, support and communication tools to leadership, people managers and Team Members related to the compensation philosophy and benefits programs to ensure everyone is well informed of available programs and resources.
• Advise the Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition team with regard to constructing competitive compensation offers.
• Conduct analysis and oversee design and development of plan changes as necessary to ensure competitive and cost-effective benefit plans.
• Develop and maintain all compensation and benefits related policies and procedures.
• Partner with benefits broker and Third Party Administrators to offer competitive products while overseeing and monitoring performance of vendors (including comp survey data, insurance brokers and third-party administration providers) and managing vendor relationships to ensure smooth plan changes and efficient ongoing administration.
• Oversee the benefits renewal cycles.
• Develop and recommend an annual budget for total rewards programs assuring alignment to strategic objectives while mindful of costs to the business.
• Design and ensure the integrity of job and grade architecture, pay ranges and job and pay mix guidance.
• Review and recommend salary placements for new positions, new hires, including Executive hires.
• Ensure we are updated on and adhere to new legislation, policies, procedures and legal requirements as it relates to our compensation and benefits programs/products.
• Develop compensation and benefits team members including mentoring, supporting and cross-training.
• Develop an engaging employee wellness program.
• Oversee and ensuring the improvement of compensation and benefit system administration processes specifically related to compensation structure, onboarding, open enrollment, retirement and leaves of absence.

• Bachelor s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of HR experience including 5+ years leading a compensation and benefits program
• Supervisory or Management experience
• Relevant and progressive Compensation & Benefits experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs primarily, outlook, excel, word, power point
• CEBS Certification
• Human Resources Certification (HRCI or SHRM)
• Experience managing benefits and compensation in an HRIS

• Knowledge of broad-based…