Total Rewards Specialist

About the role

The Total Rewards Specialist will administer and improve the Firm’s benefits, leave, and compensation programs to deliver an excellent employee experience and strong governance. Reporting to the Human Resources Manager, this role partners with vendors, Payroll, Finance, and Firm Leadership to provide accurate, compliant, and timely total rewards services, and manages the Firm’s compensation philosophy and pay structures through market insights and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve benefits and leave programs (enrollments, life events, terminations, ) in partnership with vendors.
• Serve as the UKG benefits module subject matter expert; maintain accurate plan configuration, data integrity, file integrations, and reporting.
• Ensure programs and processes comply with applicable laws and requirements (including COBRA, HIPAA, ERISA) and Firm policies; support audits and required filings.
• Support the Firm’s compensation philosophy and structures, including pay bands/ranges, job benchmarking/leveling support, and governance documentation.
• Conduct market research and participate in compensation surveys; provide analyses and recommendations related to competitiveness and internal equity.
• Manage workers’ compensation and coordinate unemployment claims with Payroll, as needed.
• Oversee leave benefits such as FMLA/parental/STD in partnership with HR Representative and third-party leave administrator.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of total rewards experience with an emphasis on benefits and compensation administration (health and welfare) and employee support
• Hands-on experience administering leave programs (e.g., FMLA, parental leave, STD) and partnering with a third-party leave administrator
• Working knowledge of benefits and compensation compliance requirements and administration practices, including COBRA, HIPAA, and ERISA
• Experience supporting compensation programs, including participation in salary surveys, market research, pay equity analysis, and/or job evaluation
• HRIS proficiency; experience as a benefits module SME strongly preferred (UKG experience preferred)
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with employees and stakeholders at multiple levels; discretion with sensitive/confidential information
• Strong analytical and process-improvement skills (Excel/HR reporting) with high attention to detail and accuracy

Skills & Competencies

• Strong execution and organization; able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• High attention to detail and data accuracy; disciplined follow-through
• Sound judgment and discretion with sensitive/confidential information
• Service mindset with clear, professional communication
• Collaborative approach; able to build credibility with partners at multiple levels

Benefits

Michael Best offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes:

• Competitive base pay
• Outstanding benefits
• Opportunities for learning and growth
• Programs designed to help you plan for the future
• Pleasant and inspiring perks
• Generous PTO plus 10 paid holidays
• Planning for the future
• 401(k) with company contribution
• Short term and long term disability plans
• Life insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Parental/family leave
• Equal employment opportunity

Pay

$100,000, with flexibility depending on experience, qualifications, and location.

Schedule

This position can be based in any of our offices.