Senior Manager, Benefits

Company introduction:

Compass Pathways plc (Nasdaq: CMPS) is a biotechnology company dedicated to unlocking urgently needed new treatment options in mental health care.

The Company is headquartered in London, UK, with a U.S. office in New Jersey. We believe mental health patients deserve the possibility of a better future. Our initial focus is developing COMP360 psilocybin, a proprietary, investigational, synthetic psilocybin treatment under evaluation for treatment-resistant depression (TRD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). COMP360 is a potentially first-in-class treatment and has Breakthrough Therapy designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as Innovative Licensing and Access Pathway (ILAP) designation in the UK for TRD.

We are leading the world’s largest classic psychedelic clinical program in TRD, and building upon that robust foundation, we are executing a late-stage trial evaluating COMP360 for PTSD, another condition with high unmet need. Our goal is to advance treatments that move the field of psychiatry towards treatment options that offer rapid onset and sustained durability with infrequent dosing. - Compass Pathways

Job Overview :

Compass Pathways is seeking a Senior Manager, Benefits to serve as the Company's US lead benefits subject matter expert and oversee the administration, compliance, strategy, and continuous improvement of our U.S. benefits programs.

This role is responsible for the overall management of health and welfare benefits, leave administration, compliance, vendor relationships, and employee benefits experience. The Senior Manager, Benefits will partner closely with People Operations, Payroll, Finance, Legal, external brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators to ensure our programs remain competitive, compliant, and operationally effective.

Over time, the role will also develop familiarity with the Company's UK benefits programs to support knowledge sharing and a more globally aligned benefits strategy.

Location: Jersey City, NJ or North East US remote with some travel to the London office.

Reports to: Executive Director, People Operations.

Roles and responsibilities ( Include but are not limited to ):

• Manage U.S. health and welfare benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and voluntary benefits
• Support annual renewals, open enrollment, employee communications, and benefits administration activities
• Serve as the primary subject matter expert for ACA, ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA, and FMLA
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee benefits inquiries and escalated issues
• Support employee questions related to the Company's 401(k) plan and work directly with Plan’s recordkeeper to facilitate issue resolution
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, third-party administrators, and benefits vendors
• Support plan design discussions, benchmarking activities, and cost management initiatives
• Complete benefits surveys and support benefits-related reporting and data requests
• Partner with Payroll and HRIS teams to ensure accurate payroll deductions, eligibility administration, and benefits data integrations
• Own the integrity of eligibility and enrollment files between payroll, HRIS, carriers, and vendors, proactively identifying and resolving discrepancies before they impact employees
• Analyze benefits data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities to improve employee experience and operational effectiveness
• Conduct root-cause analysis on recurring issues and implement sustainable solutions
• Ensure employees receive timely, accurate, and practical guidance regarding benefits programs

Candidate Profile:

• 8+ years of progressive U.S. benefits experience, specifically in the life sciences industry (biotechnology/pharmaceutical/medical device)
• Strong knowledge of health and welfare plans and benefits compliance <li style="font-