Total Rewards Specialist: Benefits, Leave & Compensation

Steptoe LLP; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability

Dependent care

Health care flexible spending accounts

401K Plan

Profit-Sharing

Paid Time-Off

Wellness Program

Job summary

Steptoe LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Total Rewards Specialist to join our Total Rewards team. You will administer day-to-day benefits, leave, compensation, and compliance activities, partnering with Payroll to ensure accurate benefits administration and payroll alignment.

This role emphasizes autonomy, precision, and clear employee guidance, covering open enrollment, audits, reporting, vendor coordination, and employee communications in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR or related field.
• 3+ years in a benefits, leave administration or compensation role.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for data tracking and reporting.
• Clear, professional communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion.
• Working knowledge of benefits regulations (ERISA, FMLA, ADA, etc.).
• Proactive mindset with focus on continuous improvement.
• Comfort working independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Administer leaves of absence (FMLA, ADA, parental) and ensure policy compliance.
• Serve as a resource for employees and managers on benefits, leave, and compensation.
• Partner with Payroll to ensure accurate benefit deductions and leave pay coordination.
• Triage benefits enrollment, HRIS, and vendor issues for a seamless experience.
• Deliver Total Rewards content during new hire orientation and communications.
• Coordinate open enrollment activities and vendor coordination.
• Perform audits, reconciliations, and compliance activities related to benefits and leaves.
• Assist with compensation administration and analysis, including market pricing.
• Support wellness and retirement plan operations and program reporting.

Skills

HR knowledge

Excel

Communication

Multitasking

Regulations knowledge

Proactive mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR

Tools

Excel

Job description

Steptoe LLP is seeking a detail-oriented Total Rewards Specialist to join our Total Rewards team. You will administer day-to-day benefits, leave, compensation, and compliance activities, partnering with Payroll to ensure accurate benefits administration and payroll alignment.

This role emphasizes autonomy, precision, and clear employee guidance, covering open enrollment, audits, reporting, vendor coordination, and employee communications in a hybrid work environment.