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Leggett & Platt’s inventive heritage and leadership in the residential products industry span more than 130 years. As The Components People, we are the leading supplier of a wide range of products and components for all areas of life, including mattress springs and carpet cushion, as well as bedding machinery and erosion-control products.

 

From aerospace tubing and fabricated assemblies to flooring underlayment and carpet cushion, Leggett & Platt has divisions that design, manufacture, and sell a variety of products. Our reliable product development and launch capability, coupled with our global footprint, make us a trusted partner for customers in the aerospace, hydraulic cylinders, flooring, textile, and geo components industries.

 

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At L&P Aerospace, we specialize in creating complex tube and duct assemblies using high-performance materials capable of withstanding extreme pressure, temperature, and chemical interaction.

 

After our materials have gone through the necessary processes, we are left with high-performance finished goods that are ready to be incorporated into assemblies for our customers.

 

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The Compensation and Benefits manager is responsible will play a key role in administering and managing compensation and benefits programs for the groups US workforce (~300 employees) and acts as the primary HR operations lead for our Middletown, CT manufacturing plant. This dual-role position is both strategic and operational, supporting enterprise-wide total rewards strategy while ensuring day-to-day HR excellent and compliance at the plant level.  This is a highly visible role within a growth-oriented Aerospace environment.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administer and maintain compensation structures, including base pay, incentive plans, and annual benchmarking against industry standards Manage benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), disability, wellness initiatives, and leave administration Partner with HR leadership and finance to evaluate and recommend total rewards strategies aligned with business goals and budget considerations Lead the annual open enrollment process, communications, vendor relationships, and compliance (ACA, ERISA, COBRA) Serve as the primary liaison to benefits brokers, insurance carriers, and third-party vendors Conduct regular audits to ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and accuracy of benefits enrollment and payroll deductions Act as the primary HR contact for plant employees, supervisors, and leadership for all day-to-day HR needs Partner with managers on employee relations, coaching, performance management, attendance, and compliance with company policies and employment laws Support recruiting and onboarding for plant roles working with recruitment agencies when needed Oversee HRIS data accuracy and reporting for the Middletown location, ensuring real-time visibility into headcount, turnover, and labor cost trends Lead plant-level HR compliance, including maintaining personnel files, I-9 audits, and EEO/AAP reporting requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws, compensation best practices, benefits regulations, and HR compliance Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Excel (intermediate level) Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to partner across all levels of the organization Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field SHRM certification preferred but not required

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Minimum 5–7 years of progressive HR experience, with strong focus on compensation and benefits administration Prior experience supporting a manufacturing plant or similar environment is highly desirable

SALARY RANGE:  $73,500 to $122,500 annually based on experience

 

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

 

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

 

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