Total Rewards Specialist

Denison University; Granville (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Total Rewards Specialist to design and manage employee benefits and compensation packages. This role involves ensuring competitive offerings aligned with strategic goals while acting as a primary contact for employee inquiries. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in benefits administration, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others. Join a dynamic team dedicated to fostering a supportive work environment and enhancing employee satisfaction through comprehensive rewards programs.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Flexible Work Schedule

Qualifications

• 5+ years in benefits, compensation, or total rewards.
• Experience in higher education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer employee insurance and retirement plans.
• Research and compare compensation plans to ensure competitiveness.

Skills

Benefits Administration

Compensation Analysis

Data Analysis

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources

Relevant Experience

Tools

Workday

Excel

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Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Position Type Administrative Staff

Classification Title Administrative Staff

Position Title Total Rewards Specialist

Position Number A01142

Pay Grade Level CSS 9

Salary $75,000 - $80,000

Department Office of Human Resources

Posting Number S 121301025

Full or Part Time Full Time

Number of Months 12

Position End Date

FTE 1

Work Schedule

Standard business hours, Monday through Friday

Basic Function

In partnership with leadership, the total rewards specialist is responsible for designing, administering, and communicating an organization’s comprehensive employee benefits and compensation package, including compensation, health insurance, retirement plans, time off and other perks, ensuring they are competitive, and aligned with the university’s strategic goals, and acting as a primary point of contact for employee inquiries regarding total rewards program.

Essential Job Functions

• Administer employee insurance programs including life, disability, and health insurance plans
• Administer employee retirement plans that may include the university’s 403(b) plan, persona saving plans, and deferred compensation programs.
• Advise and informs employees of changes and developments related to benefits including eligibility, coverage, and provisions.
• Researches and compares incentive compensation plans offered by demographically comparable organizations, assesses competitors’ plans and makes recommendations for enhancements or improvements required to keep the organization’s plans competitive and effective.
• Supports leave administration.
• Facilitates accurate and timely delivery of employer contributions and employee payroll deductions to carriers, plan administrators, or other appropriate service providers.
• Completes records, reporting, and other documentation required by federal, state, and provider rules, regulations and policies.
• Conducts employee surveys, census, and other research and demographic efforts required to collect accurate quotes from benefits providers.
• Identifies and selects benefits carriers and plans based on quotes, available benefits, and prior experience.
• Monitors administrators’ and insurance carriers’ reports to ensure the organization’s compliance with plan requirements.
• Ensure the University and plan’s compliance with the applicable provisions of COBRA , HIPAA and ERISA .
• Maintains knowledge of economic conditions, labor market, and other factors related to ensuring the organization provides competitive and reasonable benefits and compensation scales and structures.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, developments, and best practices in compensation and benefits administration.
• Provide support and guidance to employees on benefits enrollment, claims, and general compensation inquiries.
• Communicate benefits and compensation updates effectively to employees, ensuring they understand available options and any changes to programs.
• Assist with the development of benefits and compensation communications, including new hire benefits guide, newsletters, and other informational materials.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field. Relevant experience can be substituted for education. Minimum of five years of experience in benefits, compensation and /or total rewards.

Preferred Qualifications

Our preferred candidate:

• Experience administering compensation and benefits programs in higher education
• SHRM – CP or PHR preferred
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Experience with Workday or other human capital management systems.
• Able to independently analyze and present data and information.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal employment regulations and laws.
• A zeal for collaborating with and helping others; customer-service focused; helpful and positive attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Extensive knowledge of employee benefits and compensation
• Strong Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with a wide diversity of key stakeholders.
  
  
  

Physical Demands

Must be comfortable in an office setting, operating general office equipment, including lifting boxes up to 20lbs.

Contact(s) Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension 740-587-6299

Contact Email [e-mail]

Open Date

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

Denison University Background Check Statement

The final candidate will undergo a background check as a conditional offer of employment.

Denison University EEO Statement

Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice . You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix .

Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or by email at [e-mail] .

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Higher Education

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