Total Rewards Lead

Job Title: Total Rewards Lead

Industry: Non-Profit

Location (city, state): Remote but must be commutable to either Pittsburgh, PA or Erie, PA

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $70,000 - $80,000 (based on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, standard business hours

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client

Addison Group is working with our client to identify a strategic Total Rewards Lead who will oversee compensation, benefits, and rewards programs. This role plays a key part in shaping offerings that attract and retain top talent while supporting organizational goals and financial alignment.

Job Description

The Total Rewards Lead will take ownership of compensation structures, benefits programs, retirement offerings, and leave administration. This individual will act as a subject matter expert, guiding leadership with data-driven insights and ensuring programs remain competitive, compliant, and equitable.

This role partners cross-functionally with HR, Finance, Payroll, and external vendors to ensure smooth execution and continuous improvement of total rewards initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and enhance compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs to align with business objectives
• Develop and maintain salary structures, pay practices, and compensation frameworks
• Conduct market research and benchmarking to support competitive pay strategies
• Support annual compensation planning activities including merit increases and adjustments
• Analyze compensation data and assist with pay equity reviews
• Prepare reports and insights for leadership to support workforce and compensation decisions
• Partner with internal teams to support budgeting and workforce cost planning
• Manage benefits and retirement program administration, including vendor relationships
• Lead open enrollment processes and employee communications
• Interpret policies and regulations related to benefits and leave programs
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and reporting capabilities
• Provide guidance to leadership and employees on total rewards-related matters
• Support team leadership, including prioritization, coaching, and performance oversight
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• 5-7 years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards leadership
• Strong knowledge of salary benchmarking, compensation strategy, and pay equity practices
• Experience working with benefits programs, retirement plans, and leave administration
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret workforce and compensation data
• Familiarity with HRIS, payroll systems, and reporting tools
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly
• Ability to collaborate across departments and manage multiple priorities
• Professional certifications (e.g., SHRM, PHR, or similar) are a plus
  
  

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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