Total Rewards Consultant

Aston Carter•Petersburg, VA

1d•$93,000 - $117,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Compensation and Total Rewards Manager to lead and drive our compensation and rewards initiatives. This role is crucial in defining and implementing strategies that align with our organizational goals and promote equity and performance.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in Compensation/Total Rewards with deep knowledge of compensation frameworks, salary structures, job architecture, pay equity practices, and benefits strategy/operations.
Bachelor's Degree required.
Proficient in HRIS software, specifically Workday.
Experience in program design and analysis, especially in designing and administering bonus, equity, and incentive programs.
Ability to interpret and apply market data from providers such as Radford, Mercer, or Option Impact.
Strong business acumen with the ability to connect total rewards strategy to organizational goals and financial realities.
Proven ability to anticipate business needs and tailor recommendations to unique organizational and market contexts.

Nice To Haves

Industry experience preferred, although experience with hourly employees is more important.

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle compensation and rewards initiatives, from strategy definition to implementation and impact tracking.
Define and execute bonus and incentive program designs, ensuring strategic alignment, equity, and performance.
Collaborate cross-functionally with HRBP, Finance, Recruiting, and Legal to enhance pay transparency, equity, and decision-consistency.
Manage and improve compensation processes, including job architecture, salary reviews, and pay equity analyses, supporting compliance with relevant laws and policies.
Develop compensation communication materials and deliver clear reporting and analytics.
Analyze benefits utilization data and market trends to assess competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of current offerings.
Develop annual benefits strategy through modeling plan design changes, premium share scenarios, vendor comparisons, and renewal evaluations.
Evaluate new benefits offerings and propose enhancements that reflect employee needs and business goals.
Support benefits program reviews, benchmarking, and vendor evaluations to ensure competitive offerings.
Partner with the PPC team on annual enrollment, employee communications, and data audits.
Translate total rewards data into strategic business decisions that fuel talent attraction, retention, and financial outcomes.
Influence the design and implementation of enterprise-wide total rewards strategy, advising on compensation and benefits programs' impact on employee behavior, motivation, and retention.
Integrate compensation, benefits, and performance data into a cohesive, insight-driven total rewards strategy.
Evaluate emerging trends and technologies, recommending test-and-learn pilots.
Champion improvements to compensation systems, workflows, data integrity, and equity analytics using AI and modern comp tech.
Lead complex projects independently while building strong stakeholder relationships.
Continuously refine processes with internal teams and external consultants to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.
Perform ad hoc reporting and other duties as required.