Total Rewards Administrator

Wellmark • Des Moines, IA

6d

About The Position

Help connect the moments that matter in the employee experience. At Wellmark, we believe Total Rewards isn’t just about compensation, benefits, or wellness programs - it’s about how those elements come together to shape the employee experience in meaningful ways. We are looking for a Total Rewards Administrator who sees the bigger picture and is energized by connecting the dots across programs, processes, and people. In this role, you won’t just administer programs. You will serve as a key connector across compensation, benefits, and wellness, ensuring our employees experience Total Rewards seamlessly, clearly, and impactfully. You will deliver timely, accurate support to your peers, employees, and leaders while owning and improving processes, partnering across teams and vendors, and identifying opportunities to simplify and enhance how work gets done. You will also apply strong critical thinking and analytical skills to navigate complexity, solve problems, and make informed decisions across both structured processes and more ambiguous situations. This role is ideal for someone who brings curiosity, strong follow-through, and a continuous improvement mindset - someone who communicates with intention and takes pride in creating a thoughtful, connected experience for others. If this sounds like you, apply today!

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience
• 3+ years of related human resources experience, including HR administration/processing and responding to employee questions; experience supporting compensation, benefits, and/or wellness, including familiarity with corporate total rewards policies and practices, preferred
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with a demonstrated ability to deliver timely, accurate support that enhances the employee experience and engage with a variety of stakeholders (e.g., employees, retirees, leaders, vendors, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to develop and work with cross-functional teams and effectively establish relationships
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking and problem-solving skills, maintain attention to detail, and follow through on deliverables while managing multiple processes, working under pressure to meet timelines and accuracy guidelines, and taking ownership
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to work with and actively protect confidential information and data, handling sensitive matters with discretion and appropriate independent judgment
• Demonstrated ability to identify issues or inconsistencies and recommend alternative solutions
• Functional experience with an HRIS (or related) system with a demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of relevant business processes and their impacts within the system; knowledge/understanding of system behaviors preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office suite, specifically advanced functions (advanced formulas, VLOOKUP, PivotTables, etc.) in Excel
• A minimal amount of travel is required

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated experience supporting compensation program administration, including end-to-end market salary survey management and job evaluation support

Responsibilities

• Compensation Administration – Support the administration of compensation programs and processes, including market pricing and salary survey participation/management; job description updates and maintenance; job code set up; and support for year-end/annual cycle activities (e.g., merit processing, compensation statements, and STI administration).
• Benefits and Wellness Administration – Administer health and welfare benefit enrollment for new hires, active employees, and retirees; participate in new employee orientation as needed; support COBRA administration; and provide excellent customer service by responding to benefits and wellness-related questions, including elevated inquiries from HR Shared Services. Support Pathways to Wellness and other wellness-related programming, including assisting with program communications and responding to participant questions as appropriate.
• Invoicing – Support the review, processing, and payment of Total Rewards vendor invoices in alignment with established processes and timelines; coordinate questions or discrepancies with internal partners and vendors as needed.
• Systems Upgrades and Testing – Participate in system upgrades, enhancements, issue resolution, and testing activities as needed; validate outcomes and partner with team members to support accurate data and process integrity.
• Supporting Vendors – Interface with vendors regarding delivery of agreed-upon services and timely administration of inquiries and billing; stay informed of vendor changes that may impact Total Rewards practices and communicate relevant updates to internal partners.
• Continuous Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve Total Rewards administrative processes, tools, and resources; document and update processes as needed to promote consistency, efficiency, and a positive employee experience.
• Supporting TR Communications – Support the development and maintenance of Total Rewards employee communications to ensure programs are accurately and effectively represented; assist with preparing materials and responding to questions in partnership with HR Operations, HR Shared Services, and the Total Rewards team.
• Supporting Change Initiatives – Provide administrative and operational support for Total Rewards change initiatives (e.g., process updates, new tools, vendor transitions), including coordination, tracking, and communication support to ensure effective implementation.
• Other Duties as Assigned – Perform other duties as assigned to support Total Rewards operations and the overall employee experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees