Compensation and Benefits Manager at Hayes Company LLC – Mesquite, Texas

The Compensation and Benefits Manager will serve as the founding Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Total Rewards function at Knight Swift Warehousing and Fulfillment. Unlike traditional maintenance roles, this position is responsible for architecting the organization's compensation and benefits infrastructure from the ground up.

As the resident expert, you will lead the design of our inaugural compensation philosophy, directly negotiate with insurance brokers to drive cost containment, manage the full lifecycle of the 401(k) plan, and ensure rigorous compliance across all federal and state regulations. This is a hands-on "builder" role for a leader who thrives in creating programs where none existed before.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Benefits Offered:

• Health Coverage That Starts Fast – Medical, Dental & Vision kicks in the first of the month after just 30 days.
  • Smile on Us – We’re covering your dental premiums for all of 2026!
  • Security You Can Count On – Paid Life Insurance + 401(k) with company match.
  • Time Off from Day One – PTO, holidays, and 2 floating holidays for flexibility.
  • Weekly Paychecks – Because waiting is overrated.
  • Invest in YOU – Full tuition grants & tuition reimbursement.
  • Celebrate Success – Quarterly performance bonuses.

Hayes Company/Knight Swift Warehousing and Fulfillment is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment regardless of race, gender identity, gender expression, age, color, religion, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.