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Title
Text copied to clipboard!Total Rewards Specialist
Description
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We are looking for a Total Rewards Specialist to join our Human Resources team and play a key role in designing, implementing, and managing compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain, and motivate top talent. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of market trends, compliance requirements, and employee engagement strategies.
As a Total Rewards Specialist, you will collaborate with HR leadership and business partners to ensure our total rewards offerings are competitive, equitable, and aligned with the company’s goals. You will analyze compensation data, evaluate job roles, and recommend salary structures. You will also manage benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness initiatives, and other perks that contribute to a positive employee experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience in compensation and benefits administration, strong analytical skills, and a passion for creating programs that support employee well-being and organizational success. You should be comfortable working with data, presenting findings to stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to make a meaningful impact on employee satisfaction and company performance through thoughtful and strategic total rewards programs.
Responsibilities
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- Conduct market analysis to ensure competitive pay structures
- Evaluate job roles and recommend appropriate salary bands
- Manage health, wellness, and retirement benefit plans
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
- Collaborate with HR and finance teams on budget planning
- Develop communication materials for total rewards programs
- Monitor program effectiveness and suggest improvements
- Support annual compensation review and bonus cycles
- Provide guidance to managers on compensation decisions
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in compensation and benefits
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficiency in HRIS and compensation tools
- Knowledge of labor laws and compliance standards
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines
- Experience with job evaluation and salary benchmarking
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Professional certification (e.g., CCP) is a plus
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with compensation analysis?
- How have you ensured compliance in benefits administration?
- Describe a time you improved a total rewards program.
- What tools or software have you used for compensation planning?
- How do you stay updated on market trends in compensation?
- Have you worked with cross-functional teams on HR initiatives?
- What is your approach to communicating benefits to employees?
- How do you handle confidential employee data?
- What metrics do you use to evaluate program effectiveness?
- Do you have experience with international compensation programs?
