Total Rewards Manager

MidPen Housing; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

MidPen Housing is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead the design and execution of benefits and compensation strategies. This key position supports employee well-being while ensuring compliance with laws. The ideal candidate will have experience in a mission-driven environment with strong HR knowledge, balancing strategic and hands-on initiatives.

Benefits

Health Insurance through Kaiser or Sutter

Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance

403(b) Retirement Investment with Employer Match

Employee Education Reimbursement Program

FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits

EAP Program

Pet Insurance

Paid Time Off

14 Paid Company Holidays

4 Paid Wellness Days

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, focused on benefits, leaves, or total rewards.
• Knowledge of California employment laws and leave policies required.
• Experience in nonprofit environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage all employee compensation and benefit programs.
• Lead compensation review cycles, including merit and bonuses.
• Guide managers on leave rights and administer leave programs.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or Business Administration

Tools

HRIS systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now)

Excel

Job description

Career Opportunities with
MidPen Housing Corporation

At MidPen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.

We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 130 properties is home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs. We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.

MidPen is, once again, proud to be certified as an official Great Place to Work in 2025.

Total Rewards Manager

The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for the design, administration, and execution of our organization’s benefits, leave of absence programs, wellness initiatives, compensation, and overall total rewards strategy. This position plays a key role in supporting employee well-being and engagement while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The ideal candidate will balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a mission-driven, people-focused nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and manage all employee compensation and benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b), 457(b), commuter benefits, and EAP; partner with brokers and vendors to optimize plan design, resolve escalated issues; support annual renewals and lead the planning and execution of annual Open Enrollment.
• Design and manage pay structures and salary benchmarking; conduct job evaluations and market pricing to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Partner with Finance and Asset Management to align compensation budgets with business objectives and goals
• Lead compensation review cycles, including merit, bonuses, and retirement distributions
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy that supports talent acquisition, retention, and performance.
• Guide managers and employees on leave rights, responsibilities, and available accommodations and administer leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and personal leaves; lead the process and maintain compliant, timely documentation.
• Develop and promote wellness programs aligned with the total rewards strategy, collaborating with internal partners to boost engagement in health and well-being initiatives.
• Manage and communicate annual total rewards statements.
• Prepare reports for audits, renewals, and internal use.
• Maintain accurate records and support HRIS data accuracy and integrity.
• Ensure all programs comply with applicable laws and internal policies

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with a focus in benefits, leaves, or total rewards
• Knowledge of California employment laws and leave policies required
• Experience in nonprofit, mission-driven environments highly preferred
• Strong understanding of compliance related to benefits, ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, and FMLA
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendors and cross-functional relationships
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in HRIS systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now), Excel

Benefits and Compensation

• Health Insurance through Kaiser or Sutter
• Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Investment with Employer Match
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• FSA for Childcare, Medical, and Commuter Benefits
• EAP Program
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 4 Paid Wellness Days

Pay Range

$115,000 - $158,000 Annual Salary - Pay based on applicable experience and qualifications

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, MidPen Housing Corp. will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

MidPen Housing Corp. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.