Total Rewards & HRIS Manager

What you’ll do

• Compensation 

  • Support and enhance compensation programs, including benchmarking, job evaluations, and pay structure maintenance 

  • Partner on the design and execution of annual merit and bonus cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness 

  • Analyze market data and internal trends to provide insights and recommendations 

  • Maintain compensation documentation and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations 

  • Process and audit compensation changes in HR systems 

  
  

  Benefits 

  • Administer day-to-day benefits programs including 401k/retirement plans, ensuring a high level of service and accuracy 

  • Lead open enrollment execution, including coordination, communication, and system readiness 

  • Manage leave of absence processes (FMLA, ADA, state leaves) in a compliant and timely manner 

  • Partner with brokers and vendors to support benefits offerings and resolve issues 

  • Monitor market trends and support benefits benchmarking efforts 

  
  

  HR Operations & HRIS 

  • Own HR data integrity, audits, and reporting processes 

  • Enter new hire paperwork into HRIS and benefits systems 

  • Develop and deliver recurring and ad hoc HR reports, dashboards, and metrics 

  • Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability 

  • Ensure accurate and timely employee data management within HR systems (SuitePeople, ADP) 

  • Partner cross-functionally to streamline workflows and improve the employee experience 

  
  

  Compliance, HR Administration & Cross-Training 

  • Maintain employee records in compliance with legal and company requirements 

  • Support compliance reporting (e.g., EEO-1, audits, and other regulatory needs) 

  • Ensure HR processes align with federal, state, and local regulations 

  • Act as back-up for payroll to cover vacation, absences, etc. 

What success looks like (first 6- 12 months)

•  Quickly develops a strong understanding of current processes and identifies opportunities to improve and scale 
• Delivers accurate, timely execution of compensation and benefits programs with minimal errors 
• Builds trust with managers and colleagues by providing clear guidance and responsive support 
• Improves reporting accuracy, accessibility, and usefulness for decision-making 
• Implements process improvements that increase efficiency and enhance the employee experience 

Requirements

• • Bachelor’s degree required 

  • 5+ years of experience in HR operations, total rewards, or related functions 

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills 

  • Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends 

  • Customer-focused approach with strong communication skills (written and verbal) 

  • Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments 

  • Proficiency in HR systems (SuitePeople, ADP Workforce Now) and Microsoft Office 

Preferred Qualifications

• • Experience in professional services, engineering, construction, or project-based environments 

  • Multi-state HR experience supporting distributed teams 

  • Experience supporting a blended workforce (office and field employees, multiple pay types) 

  • M&A integration or rapid growth experience 

  • SHRM-CP or HRCI certification