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Total Rewards Manager

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Hybrid
Waltham, MA, USA
Mid level
Hybrid
Waltham, MA, USA
Mid level
Administers U.S. compensation and benefits programs, including salary structures, merit cycles, bonus administration, benchmarking, pay equity, benefits enrollment, leave and disability support, compliance activities, reporting, audits, and data quality. Partners with Payroll, HRIS, Finance, HR Business Partners, vendors, and employees to resolve issues, maintain accurate records, and improve processes.
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Job Description

The Compensation & Benefits Manager supports the administration and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s U.S. compensation and benefits programs. This role provides analytical support, data reporting, and day-to-day operational assistance across compensation and employee benefits activities. The position helps ensure programs are competitive, compliant, and delivered accurately to employees.

YOUR TASKS

  • Administer and maintain salary structures, pay evaluations, and pay grades, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with internal processes.
  • Manage annual compensation processes including merit increases, bonus administration, and salary planning cycles (data preparation, validation, reporting, and tracking).
  • Conduct market pricing and benchmarking using compensation surveys and available market data; summarize findings for review.
  • Support pay equity analyses by gathering data, preparing reports, and assisting with documentation.
  • Prepare standard compensation reports and dashboards to support internal decision-making.
  • Maintain accurate compensation data in HRIS and related systems; perform routine audits and data reconciliations.
  • Support day-to-day U.S. benefits administration, including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance, FSAs, voluntary benefits, leaves of absence, disability, and retirement plans.
  • Assist with annual benefits renewals and lead open enrollment activities, including vendor coordination, data support, employee communications, and enrollment tracking.
  • Respond to employee and HR partner questions on benefits programs and eligibility; escalate complex cases as needed.
  • Support eligibility and enrollment issue resolution by researching records, coordinating with vendors/carriers, and tracking outcomes.
  • Assist with leave of absence and disability administration by coordinating documentation and supporting employee inquiries in alignment with policy and regulatory requirements.
  • Help maintain benefits documentation, job aids, and employee-facing communications.
  • Support compliance activities for compensation and benefits programs (e.g., ERISA, ACA, COBRA, FMLA, pay transparency) through data gathering, documentation, and reporting support.
  • Assist with audits and internal reviews by compiling requested data, tracking responses, and maintaining records.
  • Perform routine data quality checks across compensation and benefits records; report discrepancies and support remediation.
  • Contribute to process improvements by documenting workflows, identifying recurring issues, and suggesting practical enhancements.
  • Partner with Payroll, HRIS, HR Business Partners, Finance, and external vendors to support accurate administration and timely issue resolution.
  • Communicate program information clearly and professionally to employees and internal partners.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
  • Progress toward relevant certification (e.g., CCP/CBP/CEBS) preferred.
  • 3+ years of experience in compensation, benefits, HR operations, or HR analytics (total rewards exposure preferred).
  • Experience working with HRIS systems and handling HR data with confidentiality.
  • Experience in a multi-state environment.
  • Working knowledge of compensation fundamentals (job structures, benchmarking concepts, salary administration) and/or benefits administration basics.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables; VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP preferred).
  • High attention to detail, strong organization skills, and the ability to manage routine deadlines.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service mindset.
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Additional Information

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
  • 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
  • Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Employee engagement activities. 

 

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We strive to be an equitable and inclusive workplace for our employees and value their diverse perspectives, which contribute to the diversity of our company. Therefore, we welcome applications from people who enrich our company with their identity, background and personal experience. We want to keep the application process as simple as possible for you: focus on a meaningful resume; we do not require an elaborate cover letter. Please know that we can only accept your application through our online application portal.

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