Total Rewards & Compensation Manager (On-Site)

Alfred University; Town of Alfred (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfred University seeks a Manager of Total Rewards & Compensation to lead health, retirement, wellness, leave programs, and compensation structures. You will steer market pricing, equity reviews, and reporting to support university goals, while supervising the Benefits Specialist and collaborating with brokers and internal stakeholders.

You will ensure compliant, cost-effective plans, excellent service, and data-driven decisions, reporting to the Associate Director of HR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, business administration, psychology or closely related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive benefits/compensation experience preferred, including at least 1 year of supervisory or team lead responsibility.
• CEBS/CBP preferred, SHRM or PHR certification preferred.
• Vendor/broker management experience in HR with responsibilities including performance appraisals, workers’ compensation, employee leaves and ADA functions.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Proficiency in HRIS and benefits administration systems; experience with PlanSource, NYBEAS, or Banner HR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead benefits and compensation programs and ensure compliance with applicable laws and university policies.
• Supervise and mentor the HR Specialist (Benefits & Training) and support onboarding and cross-training within HR.
• Provide high-quality, confidential customer service to employees and supervisors.
• Ensure timely compliance reporting, including ACA filings, 1095-C forms, and nondiscrimination testing.
• Oversee leaves administration (FMLA, NY PFL, disability, workers’ comp, sabbatical) and coordinate with payroll and HRIS.
• Manage market analyses, job evaluations, FLSA determinations, and salary range administration; support annual merit processes.
• Maintain data integrity in HRIS and support reporting needs with dashboards and audits.
• Develop and deliver benefits, leave, and compensation training materials for supervisors and staff.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Benefits administration

Data analysis

HRIS

Communication

Confidentiality

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

CEBS/CBP preferred

SHRM/PHR preferred

Tools

PlanSource

NYBEAS

Banner HR

Job description

Alfred University seeks a Manager of Total Rewards & Compensation to lead health, retirement, wellness, leave programs, and compensation structures. You will steer market pricing, equity reviews, and reporting to support university goals, while supervising the Benefits Specialist and collaborating with brokers and internal stakeholders.

You will ensure compliant, cost-effective plans, excellent service, and data-driven decisions, reporting to the Associate Director of HR.