Total Rewards & HRIS Manager

ANS•Columbus, OH

4d•$100,000 - $120,000•Remote

About The Position

At ANS, we’re not just a consulting engineering firm—we’re a team of trailblazers shaping the future of multi-disciplinary engineering. We’ve been recognized as a Best Place to Work, ranked among the Top 10 Hottest Firms in the U.S. by Zweig Group, and included in the Top 250 of the 2024 Inc. 5000 after achieving 1,748% growth over three years. Our team is dynamic, energetic, and intentionally low on bureaucracy. We’re driven by data, focused on outcomes, and constantly questioning “why” to build better, more scalable processes. ANS is seeking a versatile Total Rewards & HR Operations Manager to serve as a key owner of compensation, benefits, and HR operations processes. Reporting to the Chief Human Resources Officer, this role will drive execution, improve processes, and help scale people practices across a multi-office, project-based organization. This is an ideal role for a highly detail-oriented and analytical HR professional who enjoys both hands-on execution and continuous improvement in a fast-growing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
5+ years of experience in HR operations, total rewards, or related functions
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and identify trends
Customer-focused approach with strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
Proficiency in HR systems (SuitePeople, ADP Workforce Now) and Microsoft Office

Nice To Haves

Experience in professional services, engineering, construction, or project-based environments
Multi-state HR experience supporting distributed teams
Experience supporting a blended workforce (office and field employees, multiple pay types)
M&A integration or rapid growth experience
SHRM-CP or HRCI certification

Responsibilities

Support and enhance compensation programs, including benchmarking, job evaluations, and pay structure maintenance
Partner on the design and execution of annual merit and bonus cycles, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Analyze market data and internal trends to provide insights and recommendations
Maintain compensation documentation and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Process and audit compensation changes in HR systems
Administer day-to-day benefits programs including 401k/retirement plans, ensuring a high level of service and accuracy
Lead open enrollment execution, including coordination, communication, and system readiness
Manage leave of absence processes (FMLA, ADA, state leaves) in a compliant and timely manner
Partner with brokers and vendors to support benefits offerings and resolve issues
Monitor market trends and support benefits benchmarking efforts
Own HR data integrity, audits, and reporting processes
Enter new hire paperwork into HRIS and benefits systems
Develop and deliver recurring and ad hoc HR reports, dashboards, and metrics
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and scalability
Ensure accurate and timely employee data management within HR systems (SuitePeople, ADP)
Partner cross-functionally to streamline workflows and improve the employee experience
Maintain employee records in compliance with legal and company requirements
Support compliance reporting (e.g., EEO-1, audits, and other regulatory needs)
Ensure HR processes align with federal, state, and local regulations
Act as back-up for payroll to cover vacation, absences, etc.