Sr. Total Rewards Specialist

Waubonsee Community College; Sugar Grove (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,816 - 81,705; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Waubonsee Community College in Sugar Grove, IL is seeking a Senior Total Rewards Specialist to support development, implementation and administration of total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits and recognition.

The role partners with payroll, HRIS and vendors, analyzes compensation and benefits data, and drives improvements while ensuring compliance. A hybrid work option is available along with a 40-hour work week and standard hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years in total rewards, compensation, benefits and/or recognition program management.
• Certification in CCP/CEBS/SHRM-CP/PHR preferred.
• Experience with HRIS platforms like Banner or Cornerstone is a plus.
• Excel and data visualization proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and administer total rewards programs including compensation and benefits.
• Enhance engagement, retention, and satisfaction through recognition programs.
• Administer compensation, benefits, and leave programs; support annual planning.
• Serve as primary contact for new hire benefits orientation.
• Collaborate with payroll, HRIS, and vendors to maintain records and drive improvements.
• Create communications materials for rewards programs.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Excel proficiency

Data visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business Admin

Tools

Salary.com CompAnalyst

BeSwift

Banner HRIS

Cornerstone OnDemand

Job description

Sr. Total Rewards Specialist

Full-time Staff

Sugar Grove Campus

Hybrid Option: Yes

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students.Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.Your future starts here – join us today!

The Senior Total Rewards Specialist is responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and administration of total rewards programs, including compensation, benefits, and employee reward and recognition initiatives.

TheSenior Total Rewards Specialist will play a key role in enhancing employeeengagement, retention, and satisfaction by managing innovative recognitionprograms and ensuring alignment with our compensation and benefits strategy.

Assist in the administration and analysis of compensation, benefits and leave of absence programs, and support annual compensation and benefit planning activities.

Serve as the primary point of contact for new hire benefits orientation.

Partner closely with payroll, HRIS, and external vendors to maintain accurate records, and drive process improvements.

Contribute to the development of communication materials related to rewards programs, ensuring employees understand their total rewards package.

Maintain compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Manage our organization-wide employee recognition programs (e.g., service awards, peer-to-peer recognition, spot awards, and performance-based rewards). Track program participation and effectiveness through KPIs and employee feedback.

Recommend and implement new reward and recognition opportunities within the rewards and recognition program. Evaluate and refresh recognition initiatives to ensure relevance and alignment with culture and values.

Coordinate recognition events and communications, ensuring high visibility and engagement.

Compile and analyze data related to compensation, benefits, and employee recognition programs, providing insights to the Total Rewards team and HR leadership. Generate reports and dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) for total rewards initiatives.

Coordinate workers’ compensation claims administration, monitor case files for follow-up and resolution, prepare annual fiscal year-end reporting, and maintain required OSHA records.

Ensure data accuracy and integrity in compensation and benefits reporting systems. Reconcile monthly benefit vendor billing statements, including conducting periodic audits to identify problems and initiate corrective actions.

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of related experience in total rewards, compensation, benefits and/or employee recognition program management.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SHRM-CP, PHR) preferred
• Previous experience using Salary.com CompAnalyst or similar Compensation Administrator Platform, BeSwift or similar Benefits
• Platform and Terry Berry or similar Recognition Platform.
• Expertise with Banner and/or Cornerstone OnDemand or similar HRIS platforms.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.

Compensation Range: 67,816.00 - 81,705.00

Compensation Type: Salaried

Compensation Currency: USD

Compensation: The pay for this position will be determined by your experience, education, and qualifications.

Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Work Hours: 40 hours/week

Priority Application Review Date: 8/17/2026

Applications received by the “Priority Application Review Date” will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin at that time and continue until the position is filled.

EOE, including disability and veteran