Total Rewards Specialist

DEKRA SERVICES INC•Atlanta, GA

6d•$80,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Total Rewards Specialist, you'll help design, administer, and communicate the compensation, benefits, and recognition programs that attract and retain our people. You'll combine analytical work, such as market pricing, data analysis, and program audits, with hands-on employee support, so that our rewards are competitive, equitable, compliant, and sustainable. You’ll also use data and business insights to identify opportunities, challenge existing practices, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of our Total Rewards approach.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5-7 years of experience in compensation, benefits, or HR analytics
Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (lookups, pivot tables, and formula-based modeling)
Working knowledge of U.S. employment and benefits regulations
Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain complex topics simply
High attention to detail and a strong commitment to confidentiality
Strong analytical and business mindset, with the ability to translate compensation, benefits, market, and cost data into practical recommendations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with an HRIS
Familiarity with compensation survey tools and pay equity methodologies
Experience with equity or incentive compensation programs
Certification such as CCP, CEBS, or SHRM-CP/PHR
Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI)

Responsibilities

Contribute to a safe and healthy work environment by actively participating, taking responsibility, and following established procedures and policies.
Partner with the Global Total Rewards team to conduct job evaluations and market pricing using salary survey data
Own the annual salary review, bonus, and merit cycles, including modeling, data prep, and manager guidance
Maintain job architectures and salary structures
Review offers and internal equity to keep pay decisions consistent
Support pay equity analyses and pay transparency compliance
Use market, internal equity, and workforce data to provide insights and recommendations that support competitive and financially sustainable pay decisions.
Administer health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement programs
Support annual open enrollment, including open enrollment meetings, communications, and partnering with payroll to ensure rates are updated and accurate in applicable systems.
Resolve employee benefits questions and escalate complex issues to broker and carriers
Partner with Employee Health and Safety to manage worker’s compensation claims
Ensure compliance with ACA, ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, and applicable state and local requirements
Administer wellness, leave, recognition, and other total rewards programs
Create clear employee-facing materials that explain the full value of our rewards, such as total compensation statements, guides, and FAQs
Analyze participation, cost, market competitiveness, and employee feedback to assess program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
Partner with HR Analyst to audit HRIS and payroll data for accuracy and support system configuration and testing
Prepare reports and dashboards for HR and business leaders
Partner with Payroll, Finance, Legal, and Talent Acquisition and other stakeholders on cross-functional projects
Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize, and digitalize Total Rewards processes, improving efficiency and the employee experience across countries.
Contribute to regional and global Total Rewards transformation initiatives, bringing local market and business insights into the design of future programs and practices.

Benefits

Health care benefits: medical & prescription, dental, vision (including Domestic Partners)
Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity supplemental insurance
Company Health Savings Account contribution
Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Paid time off such as vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
Mental and emotional support resources through our Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Program to increase activity and health habits, with ability to earn participation rewards
Paid Parental Leave
Travel Assist (Domestic/International)
401(k) plan, with an employer match
Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability benefits
Group term life insurance with options to buy-up for self and others
Working Advantage – DEKRA’s official corporate discount program
Education Assistance Program
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Internal training and development resources to grow your career
LEAD Forward Leadership Development Program
Annual Career Goal Setting and Performance Review cycle participation