Description Specialist, Total Rewards As a Specialist, Total Rewards, you will play a key role in the administration, analysis, and continuous improvement of our benefits, retirement savings, and payroll programs for both hourly and salaried employees. You will ensure compliance, optimize processes, and support the overall employee experience through effective program management and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

JOB DESCRIPTION (Key Elements): Benefits & Retirement Savings

• Administer benefits, pension, and employee assistance programs for all employee groups
• Monitor benefit utilization trends and recommend enhancements for efficiency and employee satisfaction
• Review, reconcile, and approve monthly benefit invoices
• Oversee disability management processes and case administration
• Lead annual benefits open enrollment, including communication development and system testing
• Manage year-end benefits activities and reporting requirements
• Coordinate retirement program initiations and support employees through the retirement process
• Track and report on retirement eligibility, preparing relevant metrics for leadership
• Support workforce reduction initiatives by preparing cost analyses and termination packages
• Conduct research and participate in special projects to enhance benefits offerings

Payroll

• Perform final audit and approval of payroll for both hourly and salaried employees
• Ensure strict compliance with payroll policies, procedures, and statutory requirements
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll service providers
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex payroll inquiries and discrepancies
• Lead year-end payroll activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Maintain and update payroll standard operating procedures and documentation
• Contribute to payroll-related projects and process improvements

REQUIREMENTS (Required/Preferred Qualifications) Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in human resources
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience supporting Human Resources Business Partners
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred:

• Experience with Dayforce payroll system
• Experience working with both salaried and unionized employee groups
• Progress toward or completion of Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation
• Progress toward or completion of Payroll Compliance Professional (PCP) certification
• CHRP designation