Manager, Benefits & Compensation : Trevor Project
About Trevor:
The Trevor Project is the leading suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ+ young people. Trevor offers 24/7 crisis services, connecting highly trained counselors with LGBTQ+ young people whenever they need support. To drive prevention efforts, The Trevor Project also operates robust research, advocacy, education, and peer support programs. We've been saving lives every day for over 25 years.
- Heart – We care deeply and commit to do what matters
- Integrity – We build trust through our words and actions
- Community – Together, we are an unstoppable force for good
- Belonging – We serve as allies to the mission, and to each other
- Progress – We continually move onward and upward
Title: Manager, Benefits & Compensation
Reports to: Director, Total Rewards
Location: This role will be remote in the continental US, Alaska, or Hawaii
FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours: Full-time
Union Status: Non-Union
Salary Range: $85,000–$100,000
Summary:
The Benefits & Compensation Manager is a key operational role on Trevor's Total Rewards team, responsible for the day-to-day administration, integrity, and continuous improvement of Trevor's benefits, compensation, and recognition programs. Reporting to the Director, Total Rewards, this manager will translate Trevor's evolving Total Rewards strategy into well-run programs that employees experience as accessible, equitable, and reflective of Trevor's mission and values.
This role is both highly hands-on and meaningfully strategic, operating across a fully-remote workforce comprised of union and non-union staff, and 24/7 shift workers. The Benefits & Compensation Manager will own the administration of Trevor's health, welfare, retirement, wellness, and leave programs; partner with the Director on compensation cycles, market benchmarking, and pay equity analysis; and serve as a trusted point of contact for employees navigating their benefits, leaves and accommodations, and pay. As Trevor cultivates its Total Rewards philosophy and implements new initiatives, the Benefits & Compensation Manager will play a central role in operationalizing those changes with care, accuracy, and clarity.
The Benefits & Compensation Manager will also serve as the back-up to the Senior Payroll Manager, providing payroll administration support during peak cycles, absences, or coverage needs. While deep payroll expertise is not required, familiarity with payroll fundamentals and a willingness to learn Trevor's payroll operations are essential.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, mission-aligned, and energized by the opportunity to strengthen the employee experience through thoughtful program administration, clear communication, and continuous improvement.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Benefits Administration & Strategy
- Administer the day-to-day operations of Trevor's benefits programs — including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, voluntary benefits, and employee perks — ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and a high-quality employee experience
- Partner with the Director, Total Rewards to evaluate, evolve, and continuously improve benefits offerings to align with Trevor's Total Rewards philosophy and the needs of a diverse, distributed workforce comprised of both union and non-union employees
- Lead the annual benefits open enrollment process, including planning, employee education, vendor coordination, system configuration, and execution
- Manage relationships with benefits providers, brokers, and external consultants to ensure responsive service, plan integrity, and strong vendor performance
- Support benefits initiatives and changes in partnership with the Director, Total Rewards
- Serve as a key point of contact for employee benefits inquiries, providing clear, empathetic, and timely communication that helps staff understand and access the full value of their benefits
- Develop and promote wellness initiatives that align with Trevor's commitment