Total Rewards and Leave Specialist - PA / Remote

Barber National Institute; Erie (Erie County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highmark Medical and Mental Health

Delta Dental and Davis Vision Coverage

Health Savings Account/Flex Spending

Teladoc

401K with Employer Match

On-Demand Pay

Employee Referral Bonus

Student Loan Forgiveness

College Scholarships & Tuition

Employee Discounts

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Erie Campus - discounted on-site child

Employee discounts for events

Generous Paid Time Off

Seven Paid Holidays

Job summary

Barber National Institute in Erie, PA is seeking a Total Rewards & Leave Specialist to oversee pay, benefits, leave, and retirement programs. You will partner with HR colleagues to translate complex policies into clear guidance and ensure accurate, timely support for staff.

The role emphasizes detail, organization, and collaborative problem solving as you manage day‑to‑day HR operations across compensation and leave processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, accounting, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in compensation, benefits, leave, and payroll coordination.
• Experience with HRIS systems and workforce reporting.
• Professional certifications such as SHRM-CP, PHR, CEBS, or CBP preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Excel and HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining salary structures, job codes, and pay ranges in HRIS systems.
• Processing merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, and other compensation changes.
• Preparing compensation reports, workforce data summaries, and analytics.
• Supporting benchmarking activities and compensation planning processes.
• Administering benefits enrollments, changes, terminations, and vendor coordination.
• Managing leave of absence workflows including eligibility review, documentation, and communication.
• Maintaining retirement plan records, enrollments, deferral updates, and compliance documentation.
• Preparing and maintaining reports supporting audits, compliance monitoring, and operational analysis.

Skills

HRIS systems

Compensation data

Benefits administration

Payroll coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business

Certifications (SHRM-CP/PHR) preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location(s): Erie, PA OR Pittsburgh, PA OR Philadelphia, PA - Remote work will also be considered for this position

Overview:

The Total Rewards & Leave Specialist plays an important role in making sure team members understand and receive the pay, benefits, and leave support they rely on. In this role, you’ll manage the day‑to‑day details that keep our compensation, benefits, leave, and retirement programs running smoothly.

You’ll work closely with the Total Rewards Lead and other HR partners, helping translate complex information into clear guidance, keeping systems accurate, and ensuring staff receive timely, consistent support. This role is a great fit for someone who is detail‑oriented, organized, and enjoys helping people navigate processes that matter in their everyday lives.

What you’ll have:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field preferred; associate degree considered with relevant experience.

3–5 years of experience in compensation, benefits, leave, retirement plan administration, payroll coordination, or HR operations support.

Experience working with HRIS systems, compensation data, and workforce reporting preferred.

Professional certifications such as SHRM‑CP, PHR, CEBS, or CBP preferred but not required.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with HRIS, payroll, and timekeeping systems.

What you’ll bring:

Strong attention to detail, follow‑through, and commitment to accuracy.

Clear, professional communication and the ability to explain complex topics simply.

Collaboration, respect, and a focus on building positive working relationships.

Problem‑solving abilities, adaptability, and sound judgment when navigating day‑to‑day challenges.

A typical day-to-day may include:

• Maintaining salary structures, job codes, and pay ranges in HRIS systems.
• Processing merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, and other compensation changes.
• Preparing compensation reports, workforce data summaries, and analytics.
• Supporting benchmarking activities and compensation planning processes.
• Administering benefits enrollments, changes, terminations, and vendor coordination.
• Managing leave of absence workflows including eligibility review, documentation, and communication.
• Maintaining retirement plan records, enrollments, deferral updates, and compliance documentation.
• Preparing and maintaining reports supporting audits, compliance monitoring, and operational analysis.

Perks with a Purpose

Our benefits are created with YOU in mind.

Healthcare

• Highmark Medical and Mental Health
• Delta Dental and Davis Vision Coverage
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts
• Teladoc Virtual Health

Financial Well-being

• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• On-Demand Pay
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• College Scholarship & Tuition Discounts
• Employee Discounts

Life & Family Support

• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Erie Campus*- discounted on-site weekday childcare
• Employee discounts for select BNI events and services
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Seven Paid Holidays

Who is Barber National Institute?

The Barber National Institute is a non-profit committed to its mission of providing the highest quality services for children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families. Since our founding in 1952, we have evolved into a multi-faceted organization serving more than 6,200 individuals annually with a wide range of educational, vocational, residential and behavioral health programs.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. If you need an accommodation to apply, please contact HR. EOE

Any consideration of the background check will be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee’s specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.