Total Rewards Specialist

DEKRA; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Company Health Savings Account

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Travel Assist

Job summary

DEKRA North America is seeking a Total Rewards Specialist in Atlanta, GA to design, administer, and communicate compensation, benefits, and recognition programs. The role combines analytical work with hands-on employee support to ensure competitive and compliant total rewards offerings.

You will own annual salary reviews, modeling, and market pricing, maintain job architectures, support open enrollment, and ensure compliance across ACA, ERISA, COBRA, and FMLA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in HR/Business/Finance
• 5–7 years in compensation, benefits, or HR analytics
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets with lookups and pivots
• Knowledge of U.S. employment and benefits regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• High attention to detail and confidentiality
• Ability to translate data into practical recommendations

Responsibilities

• Design, administer, and communicate compensation, benefits, and recognition programs
• Conduct market pricing, data analysis, and program audits
• Support open enrollment, eligibility, and benefits questions
• Collaborate with payroll and HR teams on cross-functional projects
• Ensure ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA compliance and pay equity analyses

Skills

Excel/Sheets

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Business/Finance or related

Tools

HRIS

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

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Total Rewards Specialist

Regular Full Time Professional Atlanta, Atlanta, GA, US

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

In compliance with applicable pay transparency requirements, the application window for this position is expected to close on October 16, 2026, subject to change based on business need.

A Day in the Life and the Impact You’ll Make:

As a Total Rewards Specialist, you'll help design, administer, and communicate the compensation, benefits, and recognition programs that attract and retain our people. You'll combine analytical work, such as market pricing, data analysis, and program audits, with hands‑on employee support, so that our rewards are competitive, equitable, compliant, and sustainable. You’ll also use data and business insights to identify opportunities, challenge existing practices, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of our Total Rewards approach.

What You’ll Do:

• Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.

Compensation

• Partner with the Global Total Rewards team to conduct job evaluations and market pricing using salary survey data
• Own the annual salary review, bonus, and merit cycles, including modeling, data prep, and manager guidance
• Maintain job architectures and salary structures
• Review offers and internal equity to keep pay decisions consistent
• Support pay equity analyses and pay transparency compliance
• Use market, internal equity, and workforce data to provide insights and recommendations that support competitive and financially sustainable pay decisions.
• Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement programs
• Support annual open enrollment, including open enrollment meetings, communications, and partnering with payroll to ensure rates are updated and accurate in applicable systems.
• Resolve employee benefits questions and elevate complex issues to broker and carriers
• Partner with Employee Health and Safety to manage worker’s compensation claims
• Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and applicable state and local requirements

Programs & Communications

• Administer wellness, leave, recognition, and other total rewards programs
• Create clear employee-facing materials that explain the full value of our rewards, such as total compensation statements, guides, and FAQs
• Analyze participation, cost, market competitiveness, and employee feedback to assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements.

Operations & Data

• Partner with HR Analyst to audit HRIS and payroll data for accuracy and support system configuration and testing
• Prepare reports and dashboards for HR and business leaders
• Partner with Payroll, Finance, Legal, Talent Acquisition and other stakeholders on cross-functional projects
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and digitalize Total Rewards processes, improving efficiency and the employee experience across countries.
• Contribute to regional and global Total Rewards transformation initiatives, bringing local market and business insights into the design of future programs and practices.

What You’ll Bring:

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5-7 years of experience in compensation, benefits, or HR analytics
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivot tables, and formula-based modeling)
• Working knowledge of U.S. employment and benefits regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex topics simply
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to confidentiality
• Strong analytical and business mindset, with the ability to translate compensation, benefits, market, and cost data into practical recommendations.

Preferred

• Experience with an HRIS
• Familiarity with compensation survey tools and pay equity methodologies
• Experience with equity or incentive compensation programs
• Certification such as CCP, CEBS, or SHRM-CP/PHR
• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)

Physical Considerations:

• Ability to work in a general office environment
• Ability to handle extended periods of computer-based work, including telephone
• Ability to work flexible and long hours, as needed
• Ability to lift 25-50lbs (luggage)

Travel Considerations:

• Domestic and/or international travel required, estimated up to 10%.

What You’ll Receive for the Value You Bring:

Compensation:

The base pay range for this position is $80,000 annually to $90,000 annually. This position is designated as bonus-eligible, subject to plan terms and conditions. Actual pay is based on several factors including market location and position-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

DEKRA North America strives to provide a competitive benefits package to colleagues and promotes physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Colleagues can self-select from our benefits to create a package unique to their needs. These benefits include access to competitive health care and retirement benefits, paid time off, mental health well-being resources, and opportunities to learn and develop. Below is a list of benefits we offer our colleagues:

• Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
• Company Health Savings Account contribution
• Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
• Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
• Travel Assist (Domestic/International)
• 401(k) plan, with an employer match
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
• Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
• Working Advantage – DEKRA’s official corporate discount program

Growth and Development Benefits:

• Education Assistance Program
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Internal training and development resources to grow your career
• Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation

This list provides an overview of benefits provided for US-based colleagues; the DEKRA North America Employee Benefits Guide outlines plan details and further related eligibility requirements.

• Reports to: Manager, Total Rewards
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Work Location: Atlanta Corporate Office/Remote
• Supervises Others: No
• Status: Full-time; Regular
• FLSA Classification: Exempt

About Us:

As a global provider of comprehensive services and solutions, we help our customers improve their safety, security, and sustainability outcomes. DEKRA is the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification (TIC) companies offering innovative professional services in the fields of vehicle inspection, expert appraisals, industrial product testing & certification, management system certifications, leadership consulting, and much more. DEKRA is a purpose-driven organization with a deep passion to make the world a safer place on the road, at work, and at home. In DEKRA, you will be part of a continuously growing organization with a 100-year history involved in more than 50 countries on five continents.

We hope you’ll consider a career with DEKRA North America as we strive to become the Global Partner for a Safe World!

DEKRA North America is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEKRA North America is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment, call [phone]. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

DEKRA North America will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay.

DEKRA North America participates in the E-Verify program to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.