Total Rewards Manager

Stanley Martin Homes • Reston, VA

5d • $125,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Total Rewards Manager leads the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive compensation and benefits programs to attract, retain, and engage talent. The role focuses on compensation design, market competitiveness, and pay equity while ensuring benefits offerings meet team member needs and organizational goals. It serves as a subject matter expert and internal consultant to HR business partners and department leaders, and collaborates with Team and Culture leadership to shape a total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field, or a professional certification such as CCP, CEBS, or SHRM-CP/SCP; preferred.
• At least 6 years of progressive HR experience, including at least 3 years in a compensation-focused role.
• Deep expertise in compensation strategy, salary structures, job evaluation, and pay equity.
• Strong working knowledge of benefits administration and compliance.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and compensation analytics.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CCP, CEBS, or SHRM-CP/SCP.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in mid-size and large, multi-state organizations.
• Strategic thinking and the ability to execute tactical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and administration of base salary structures, variable pay programs, merit increases, and incentive plans.
• Conduct compensation analyses, including market benchmarking, internal equity studies, and compensation modeling for new and existing roles.
• Advise HR business partners and department leaders on compensation- and benefits-related matters.
• Lead the annual compensation review cycle, including merit planning, bonus payouts, and compensation communications.
• Monitor compensation trends and legislation to support compliance and competitiveness.
• Evaluate and manage compensation tools and technologies, and oversee compensation data integrity within the HRIS.
• Oversee team member benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Lead annual benefits open enrollment, including team member education.
• Partner with brokers and third-party administrators on benefits program compliance.
• Ensure benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations, including ERISA, ACA, and HIPAA.
• Respond to and resolve complex team member questions and issues related to benefits eligibility, coverage, and claims.
• Collaborate with Team and Culture leadership to create and evolve a total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze internal and external data to assess program effectiveness and propose enhancements.
• Lead communications to promote awareness, understanding, and value of total rewards offerings.
• Ensure compensation and benefits programs comply with applicable laws and internal governance standards.
• Prepare compensation and benefits reports and dashboards for leadership decision-making.
• Manage audits, nondiscrimination testing, and regulatory filings, including Form 5500.

Benefits

• Competitively priced health care options through Aetna, MetLife, and EyeMed.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability, basic life, and AD&D insurance; employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options are also available.
• 401(k) with up to $5,000 employer match.
• Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Three weeks of paid parental leave.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care.
• 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through the Short-Term Disability Plan.
• Mental health resources and support services through the Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition and certification reimbursement.
• 15 days of vacation, increasing with tenure, and 6 days of paid sick leave.
• No-cost coverage for identity theft or travel mishaps.
• Discounts on Stanley Martin homes and partner mortgage, title, and Verizon cell phone services.
• Early paycheck access through Dayforce Wallet.
• Giving Back Program, including up to $250 in matching, 8 hours of leave, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager