Total Rewards Specialist

Grupo Ferré Rangel•Guaynabo, PR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Total Rewards Specialist position is a Full time, Regular position. This role manages benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations of Company health plans, administers retirement plans, oversees life and disability insurance policies, leads the Open Enrollment process, and manages leave of absence processes. The specialist also conducts audits, manages vendor relationships, handles daily HR operations, collaborates with payroll, and assists with salary reviews and the annual compensation cycle. They participate in job reviews, maintain HR databases, generate reports, create presentations, and support employees with benefits and compensation inquiries. Additionally, the role leads wellness programs, ensures compliance with HR policies and labor laws, evaluates company benefits, organizes Total Rewards Committee meetings, and serves as the benefits lead for HRIS projects. The position also reconciles vendor invoices and must comply with company standards and applicable laws. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance required.
3-5 or more years of experience in a related role, preferably with increasing responsibilities and scope over time.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting; experience creating and managing dashboards and reports.
Strong ability to create clear and concise PowerPoint presentations; excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret compensation data; exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in managing data and records.
In-depth understanding of HR operations, benefits administration (retirement plans, life insurance, medical plans), and compliance; familiarity with vendor/broker management.
Experience with the compensation cycle, including salary reviews, job evaluations, and performance management.
Experience managing projects, particularly Open Enrollment; ability to design and manage employee wellness programs.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office and HRIS software (Workday preferred).
Quick learner with a strong sense of ownership, able to prioritize, coordinate, and manage activities and resources in a fast-paced, high-pressure, and constantly changing environment.
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office products (MS Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Bilingual (writing, conversational and reading comprehension in English and Spanish).

Responsibilities

Manages benefits enrollments, changes, and terminations of Company health plans (e.g., medical, dental, vision, and EAP), ensuring employees have access to healthcare services, including COBRA management.
Administers retirement plans (401(k)), ensuring accurate contributions and compliance with regulations and plan documents.
Oversees administration of life and disability insurance policies, including employee enrollments, beneficiary updates, and claims processing.
Leads the Open Enrollment process, including planning, communication, and execution, to ensure employees make informed decisions.
Manages leave of absence (LOA) processes and reasonable accommodation requests, coordinating with employees, managers, vendors, and payroll to support compliant, timely case management and documentation.
Conducts regular audits to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Manages relationships with benefits vendors and brokers, negotiating contracts and ensuring service delivery.
Conducts daily HR operations and administrative tasks to ensure smooth workflow and efficient handling of Total Rewards-related inquiries.
Collaborates with the payroll team to ensure accurate benefit pay and deductions.
Assists in conducting salary reviews, analyzing market data, and recommending salary adjustments.
Supports the annual compensation cycle, including job evaluations, salary benchmarking, and performance review adjustments.
Participates in job reviews to ensure roles are accurately graded within the Company’s job structure.
Maintains and updates HR databases, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Generates detailed reports and dashboards using Excel and other tools to provide insights into HR metrics, trends, and costs.
Creates and facilitates PowerPoint presentations to communicate key information during HR, leadership team meetings, and employee training sessions.
Provides support to employees regarding benefits and compensation inquiries, offering clear and accurate information.
Leads and manages wellness programs to promote health and well-being, organizing activities and tracking program effectiveness.
Ensures compliance with HR policies and labor laws, including ERISA, staying updated on changes in benefits regulations.
Assists in the evaluation of company benefits, comparing plans with other employers and analyzing survey results to recommend improvements.
Organizes the Total Rewards Committee meetings, ensuring proper documentation.
Serves as the benefits lead for all Workday or applicable HRIS projects and initiatives.
Reconciles benefits vendor invoices, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
Complies fully and consistently with the Company's standards, policies, and procedures and the local and federal laws applicable to our industry, business, and employment practices.
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, in accordance with the education and experience requirements contained in this document.