Manager Benefits and Total Rewards

Arlington, Virginia

Salary Details: $180000.00 a year

Petroplan
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Petroplan is actively recruiting for a Manager of Total Rewards on behalf of a leading US-Based LNG Company. This position will be located in Arlington, Virginia and requires the ideal candidate to be in the office 5-days a week.

Position Overview: Manager, Benefits & Total Rewards

The Total Rewards team is dedicated to managing domestic programs such as compensation, mobility, health, retirement plans, time-off policies, wellness initiatives, and more.
We are seeking a motivated professional ready to expand their career as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for domestic leave and time-off programs. As the Manager, Total Rewards - Domestic, you will play a key role in supporting employees, collaborating with business partners, and driving program improvements.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
You thrive in dynamic, fast-changing environments, bring experience in workers' compensation, disability, and leave policies, and are excited to develop and refine Total Rewards initiatives. You possess excellent communication skills, a detail-oriented mindset, and the ability to manage complex processes with efficiency and care.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in HR or a related field (preferred).
  • 2-3 years of experience in leave administration within an HR setting.
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and global leave laws and compliance requirements.
  • Proficiency in HRIS systems (e.g., Workday, ADP Workforce Now) and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Analytical mindset with a solid understanding of compensation and benefits programs.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Administer employee leave programs, including Paid Family Leave, Short- and Long-Term Disability, ADA accommodations, personal leave, Workers' Compensation, and compliance with federal, state, and global regulations.
  • Collaborate with employees, managers, HR, and payroll teams to ensure timely and accurate leave processing.
  • Revise and align policies with current legislation and industry best practices.
  • Draft employee communications and act as a point of contact for leave-related inquiries.
  • Conduct training sessions for employees and managers on leave policies and processes.
  • Partner with HR teams and external vendors to ensure smooth program administration.
  • Address employee benefit inquiries and resolve issues through root cause analysis.
  • Support annual enrollment and compensation review processes.
  • Evaluate and enhance internal procedures to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
  • Maintain and update employee records in Total Rewards systems and databases.
  • Perform plan audits and verify data accuracy.
  • Assist with other Total Rewards projects, such as vendor implementations and system improvements.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience administering leave programs and working with health and welfare benefits (e.g., medical, dental, vision, life insurance), wellness initiatives, and retirement plans.
  • Familiarity with benefits implementation or program phase-outs in HRIS systems.
  • Certifications or coursework in benefits, compensation, or related fields.
  • Willingness to work occasional overtime or adjust to different time zones as needed.
If you're excited to contribute to a growing and evolving Total Rewards function while helping employees navigate key benefits and programs, please apply.
Date Posted: 13 March 2025
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