Manager Total Rewards

Prince William County Government•Woodbridge, VA

11d•$103,561 - $140,111•Onsite

About The Position

Prince William County Government's Office of Human Resources is seeking an experienced, strategic, and service-oriented HR leader to provide operational leadership and subject-matter expertise for organization-wide benefits, classification, and compensation programs. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Line of Business, the Manager leads a team of two and partners with a broader HR organization of 41 employees, as well as leaders across the County. The role balances strategic program design with day-to-day administration, compliance, and internal service, and helps ensure Total Rewards programs are equitable, competitive, compliant, sustainable, and aligned with organizational goals. The position is primarily office-based, with regular collaboration across Human Resources, Finance/Budget, Procurement, and other departments. Occasional evening or off-hours availability may be needed during open enrollment or to address urgent Total Rewards matters. The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Economic Interests pursuant to Va. Code §§ 2.2-3114, 2.2-3115, and 2.2-3116. The hiring salary range is $103,560.60–$140,111.40 annually.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Seven years of progressive HR experience in benefits administration, compensation, classification, contract administration, and related Total Rewards work.
Two years in a supervisory capacity leading HR professionals.
Strong knowledge of benefits program administration, including leave, medical, and retirement programs.
Strong knowledge of classification and compensation principles, including job evaluation, market pricing, and benchmarking.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, project-management, and judgment skills.
Demonstrated analytical skills, including interpreting data and translating findings into practical program recommendations.
Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating complex HR programs, projects, or initiatives.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or experience equivalent to the attainment of such.
Five years or more of experience supervising a team of HR professionals.
Experience in a public-sector or local-government HR environment.
Professional certification such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), PHR, SHRM-CP, or an equivalent credential.
Experience leading RFP processes and managing vendor contracts for benefits, compensation, or related services.
Experience with public-sector retirement systems.
Working knowledge of laws and regulations affecting benefits and compensation, including FLSA, ACA, and ERISA principles as applicable to public-sector plans.
Experience with self-insured medical, dental, vision, and other insurance plans.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic and operational leadership for employee benefits, leave, classification, and compensation programs.
Oversee benefits administration, including medical, retirement, leave, and related programs.
Lead classification and compensation activities, including job evaluation, pay-structure maintenance, market pricing, and benchmarking.
Evaluate program performance, workforce trends, service outcomes, and key performance indicators, and recommend enhancements.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures, operational guidance, and training materials for Total Rewards programs.
Lead or contribute to major HR initiatives, transformation efforts, new systems or program implementations, and strategic workforce projects.
Supervise, mentor, and develop Total Rewards program staff; establish priorities, performance expectations, and accountability measures.
Foster a collaborative, service-oriented team culture and provide technically sound HR guidance and staff coaching.
Lead requests for proposals and vendor selection for benefits and Total Rewards services.
Administer vendor contracts, monitor service levels, plan renewals, and manage vendor relationships.
Manage program budgets and allocate resources for benefit programs, vendor tools, and third-party services.
Balance program competitiveness, employee needs, fiscal stewardship, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, Operational HR teams, Finance/Budget, Procurement, and department leaders.
Advise leadership on workforce strategy, Total Rewards trends, policy interpretation, and compliance risks.
Identify service-delivery gaps and workflow challenges, and pursue continuous improvement.
Communicate complex benefits, compensation, and classification matters clearly to employees, leaders, and stakeholders.
Represent Human Resources in meetings and cross-functional initiatives as needed.