Total Rewards Specialist

Home Market Foods•Norwood, MA

16d•$75,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Total Rewards Specialist plays a key role in supporting a manufacturing workforce by designing, administering, and improving compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain skilled talent in a high-performance, operation-driven environment. This role partners closely with HR, business leaders Finance, and external vendors to ensure rewards programs are competitive, compliant, and aligned with business goals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in Compensation, Benefits, or Total Rewards, preferably in manufacturing or industrial settings.
Strong understanding of wage structures, hourly compensation models, and manufacturing incentives.
Experience supporting multi-shift or multi-site operations.
Proficient with HRIS, workforce analytics tools, and Excel.
Excellent communication skills with ability to effectively engage frontline employees and leadership.
Strong ability to cultivate a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

Administer hourly and salaried compensation programs, including job architecture, pay grades, incentive plans, and shift differentials.
Conduct wage surveys, market pricing, and benchmarking for all positions across the organization, including skilled trades, production, engineering, leadership, and corporate roles.
Support annual merit cycles, bonus programs, and plant incentive plans.
Partner with HR and operations leaders on job evaluations, job leveling, and pay actions.
Assist with wage and equity analysis across multiple sites or shifts.
Ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, union contracts (as applicable), and internal pay policies.
Prepare compensation dashboards and reports for leadership and operations review.
Administer health, welfare, retirement, and leave programs for both hourly and salaried populations.
Support open enrollment and ongoing employee education for benefits programs.
Serve as the primary contact to employees and leadership for benefits questions, issue resolution, and escalations.
Partner with benefits brokers and vendors to manage annual renewals, enrollment processes, and system updates.
Maintain compliance with ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ACA, AAP and applicable state and federal regulations.
Support the design and execution of plant-level reward strategies to improve retention and engagement.
Develop clear communications explaining pay practices, benefits, and incentive programs to frontline employees.
Support audits, data integrity, and reporting across systems (HRIS, payroll, benefits platforms).
Recommend process improvements to enhance systems and processes accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.
Participate in labor cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for manufacturing operations.
Collaborate with the EHS team to manage Workers’ Compensation claims, reporting, and compliance activities.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Enjoy top-tier Medical, Dental, Vision coverage.
Pamper your furry friends with Pet Insurance.
Stay fit with our Wellness Plan and Free Gym Access.
Boost your skills with Employee Tuition Reimbursement.
Unlock endless opportunities with College Scholarship for dependents.
Reap the Rewards of Our Bonus Program Available to Our Salary and Hourly Employees.
Receive a Generous 401k Company Match.
Take advantage of Competitive Paid Time Off.
Elevate Your Safety Net with Company-Sponsored Life Insurance Coverage.
Receive Relocation Assistance for a Smooth Transition.
Earn Rewards through our Employee Bonus Referral Program.
Elevate Your Workplace Experience with Community Impact Opportunities.
Celebrate Together with Employee Appreciation BBQs, Happy Hours, Birthdays, & More!