Total Rewards Leader: Benefits, Leave & Recognition

Van Andel Institute; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Total Rewards Program Manager to lead our benefits, wellbeing, leave, and recognition programs, guiding strategy and administration across the organization. You will manage annual renewals, vendor relationships, and benchmarking against market trends while ensuring compliance with ERISA and other regulations.

You will partner with Compensation, HR, Payroll, and Finance to integrate Total Rewards with broader human capital strategies, drive

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Total Rewards, benefits, compensation, HR, including enterprise-wide program administration.
• Experience in managing benefits, wellbeing, leave, recognition programs and vendor management.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws governing benefits and leave programs (ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, FMLA, ADA).

Responsibilities

• Lead annual benefits renewals and open enrollment.
• Manage vendor relationships and benchmark programs against market trends.
• Analyze program utilization, costs, and employee feedback to develop insights and leadership dashboards.
• Maintain Total Rewards data and processes in Workday HRIS.
• Collaborate with Compensation, HR, Payroll and Finance to align programs across the organization.
• Provide guidance on complex Total Rewards issues.

Skills

Total Rewards strategy

Benefits administration

Vendor management

Regulatory knowledge (ERISA/ACA/COBRA)

Data analysis & dashboards

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance

Professional certifications (CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, CBP, CCP) preferred

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Van Andel Institute in Grand Rapids, MI seeks a Total Rewards Program Manager to lead our benefits, wellbeing, leave, and recognition programs, guiding strategy and administration across the organization. You will manage annual renewals, vendor relationships, and benchmarking against market trends while ensuring compliance with ERISA and other regulations.

You will partner with Compensation, HR, Payroll, and Finance to integrate Total Rewards with broader human capital strategies, drive