Manager Total Rewards

The Manager Total Rewards is responsible for working with HR leadership to lead, plan, organize and implement HR Total Rewards programs as a part of large organizational initiatives. Will work directly with the senior HR leadership team to complete thorough needs assessments; conduct cost and risk analyses; and develop project plans including detailed budget and contingency plans. The position will provide input to Total Rewards Strategy development and implement all defined aspects of approved strategic programs. This position will report to the Director Total Rewards. This position will manage Compensation and Benefits Consultants.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Business, Information Systems or related area of study required. (Required)

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience

5 years 5 years of progressive compensation and benefits experience and at least 3 years of which includes leading teams.

(Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

Superior analytical, quantitative analysis and project management skills

Excellent problem-solving skills and continuous process improvement orientation

Excellent planning, time management, written and verbal communication skills, decision-making, presentation, organization and interpersonal skills

Must possess the ability to establish, develop and maintain relationships with all employee levels

Ability to establish and manage client relationships

Ability to lead a team of 5-10 individuals to deliver results

Ability to adapt to different communication styles

Expertise in reward technology platforms, managing the vendor and ensuring users are leveraging the technology to the fullest extent possible

Advanced negotiation skills to enable optimal vendor selection with favorable terms to meet organizational needs

Proficiency in MS Excel, (pivot tables, vlook-ups, etc.)

Functional Accountabilities

Project Planning

• Works directly with HR leadership to develop effective and high quality human resources projects and programs which meet the needs of the human resources department as well as the organization.
• Leads needs assessments and cost/risk analyses.
• Leads project planning process to refine scope, resources, critical dependencies, constraints and outcomes.
• Collaborates with HR leadership and/or project sponsors to develop project structure, goals, and guiding principles. Identifies roles, responsibilities, and expectations for each team member.
• Develops comprehensive and detailed project plans to include: Gantt charts, timelines and other relevant supporting materials.
  
  

Management of Projects

• Leads and manages HR Benefits and Compensation projects. Ensures projects are on-time, within budget and meet the needs of the HR department and the organization.
• Ensures that adequate resources, visibility, and support are provided to projects.
• Ensures that project teams work effectively to achieve objectives. Facilitates the resolution of conflicts.
• Tracks issues, driving ownership and resolution.
• Provides prioritization and clarification of requirements.
• Updates and maintains all project plan documents and status reporting.
• Communicates project status to sponsors and stakeholders effectively and on a regular basis. Serves as a primary point of contact for project sponsors and other key stakeholders regarding project and project status.
• Ensures that each project phase is completed on time and that appropriate review and sign-off by project sponsors has been completed.
• Escalates issues impacting the project or program to HR Leadership and/or project sponsors, as appropriate.
• Facilitates project review meetings, phase reviews and steering committee meetings.
• Leads or supports contingency planning, as needed and applicable.
• Ensures operational and systems analysis; design and integration with HRIS.
  
  

Change Management of Projects

• Works with L&D team and any other impacted stakeholders to create robust change management plans to support the execution of the project or program.
• Works with HR Communications and or PR/Marketing team to ensure robust communications specific to project or program
• Documents change process and assesses effectiveness of strategies during change and after in order to ensure continuous improvement
  
  

People Leadership

• Responsible for managing performance of Compensation and Benefits Consultants on the team
• Will lead staffing activities as needed (interviewing candidates and making hiring recommendations)
  
  

Operational Leadership

• Oversees all operational compensation and benefits processes
• Provides guidance to all staff members who are charged with implementing compensation and benefits programs
• Ensures process efficiencies are tracked with corrective actions recommended and implemented when needed
• Interfaces with internal and external partners when needed to monitor that process hand offs and transitions occur smoothly
• Understands electronic systems and data feeds; responsible for monitoring that data is transmitted securely, accurately, and timely
• Works with vendors to manage to contractual obligations and process invoices for payment
• Provides Budget input and monitoring of expenses against budget: escalates variances as needed
  
  

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
  
  

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals
• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions
  
  

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes
• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment
  
  

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently
• Search for less costly ways of doing things
  
  

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation
• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation
• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication
• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers
• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
  
  

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

Remote Work Location

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Day

Work Schedule

M - F

Job Posting

May 7, 2026, 11:06:26 PM

Full-Time Salary Range

113672