Total Rewards Director – Benefits & Compensation

University of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Tuition Discount

Retirement Savings Plan - 403B

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Free Parking

Onsite Health & Wellness Center

Job summary

Located in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis seeks a Benefits and Compensation Manager to design, implement, and manage compensation, benefits, and payroll programs that attract and retain talent.

You will lead a team of HR professionals, ensure regulatory compliance, benchmark market data, and partner with university leadership to develop salary structures and total rewards initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive compensation/benefits/payroll experience.
• Experience in not-for-profit or higher education is valuable.
• Bachelor's degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Professional HR/compensation/payroll or benefits certification (e.g. CEBS, CCP, PHR, SHRM-CP) required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and executes the total rewards strategy aligned with the university's mission and objectives.
• Designs, implements, and administers compensation, benefits, and payroll programs.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations related to compensation, benefits, and payroll.
• Oversees salary surveys, market data analysis, and benchmarking for competitiveness.
• Leads Payroll, Benefits, and HRIS professionals administering the total rewards programs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication & interpersonal

Leadership & mentoring

Project management

HRIS & benefits administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business Administration or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

HRIS platforms

Payroll systems

Job description

Located in Indianapolis, the University of Indianapolis seeks a Benefits and Compensation Manager to design, implement, and manage compensation, benefits, and payroll programs that attract and retain talent.

You will lead a team of HR professionals, ensure regulatory compliance, benchmark market data, and partner with university leadership to develop salary structures and total rewards initiatives.