Job Description

Our client, a privately held professional services firm headquartered in Philadelphia, is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Total Rewards Manager to lead the implementation and management of compensation and benefits programs.

An established firm with roughly 500 employees and $100M+ in annual revenue, this organization offers a collaborative, mission-driven culture and the opportunity to work closely with HR leadership and C-suite executives. This role is both strategic and hands-on, shaping compensation and benefits programs that align with business goals and employee needs.

Compensation: $120,000–$135,000 base salary, plus profit sharing, comprehensive benefits and hybrid work flexibility (3 days onsite in Philadelphia).

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with HR leadership to design and implement job architecture and career frameworks.
• Manage base pay structures, incentive plans, and variable pay programs.
• Conduct regular compensation benchmarking, salary planning, pay equity, and internal alignment analyses.
• Lead the annual compensation review cycle and administer short-term incentive (STI) programs.
• Oversee all health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs.
• Partner with brokers and vendors to ensure cost-effective and compliant delivery of benefits.
• Lead open enrollment, benefits education, and ongoing employee communication.
• Process billing and reconciliation for group benefit plans.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for leave administration and compliance (ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA).
• Conduct job evaluations, audits, and equity analyses to ensure consistency and compliance.
• Prepare compensation and benefits reports for leadership and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, Finance, and Legal for alignment and accuracy.
• Lead or contribute to Total Rewards initiatives such as HRIS implementations and process automation.
• Partner with HR and business leaders to support total compensation planning and career mapping.
• Drive continuous improvement in compensation and benefits practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 5–7+ years of progressive Total Rewards experience with demonstrated expertise in both compensation and benefits.
• Experience in professional services, engineering, or similar corporate environments preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and HR systems; strong analytical and modeling skills.
• In-depth knowledge of U.S. benefits laws and regulations (ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA).
• Experience managing both fully insured and self-funded benefit plans.
• Strong communication and consulting skills with the ability to influence and advise leaders.
• Professional certification (CCP, GRP, or CEBS) strongly preferred.

Work Environment:

Hybrid schedule (minimum 3 days onsite). Reports directly to the Head of Human Resources with high visibility to senior leadership.

Confidentiality Notice:

This search is being conducted confidentially on behalf of a privately held organization. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

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