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Schnabel Engineering · 4 hours ago

Total Rewards Manager

Glen Allen, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$134K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Schnabel Engineering is an employee-owned, professional engineering and consulting firm specializing in geotechnical, geostructural, tunnel, and dam engineering. The Total Rewards Manager will lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of compensation, benefits, and total rewards programs to attract and retain top talent while ensuring alignment with the firm's core values and business goals.

ConsultingLegal

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Serve as the firm’s lead expert on total rewards strategy, collaborating and advising with leadership on compensation, benefits, and wellness trends and best practices that drive desired goals and support a “One Schnabel” mindset

Develop and implement a comprehensive total rewards philosophy that supports business objectives and enhances employee experience

Lead cross-functional initiatives to evolve total rewards strategy and offerings in a geographically distributed, professional services environment

Demonstrate adaptability in responding to changing business needs, market conditions, and workforce expectations while maintaining strategic alignment

Partner with senior leaders to provide strategic planning and thought leadership, ensuring total rewards programs support long-term organizational goals

Bring deep, hands-on expertise in compensation design and execution, including base salary structures, variable pay programs, and incentive plans

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership on complex compensation decisions, balancing competitiveness, equity, and fiscal responsibility

Drive end-to-end annual compensation strategy execution, including salary increase cycles, market benchmarking, and pay equity analysis

Conduct FLSA job evaluations and ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws

Oversee the strategic direction of employee benefits and wellness programs, including vendor selection and management, plan design, and cost optimization

Evaluate and recommend enhancements to ensure offerings remain competitive and aligned with employee needs

Manage strategic vendor relationships and performance

Provide actionable insights through compensation and benefits analytics, dashboards, and reporting

Monitor market trends and conduct regular benchmarking to inform program design and decision-making

Identify and execute opportunities to digitize/optimize total rewards technical infrastructure

Partner with HR leadership, Finance, and executive stakeholders to align total rewards with organizational goals

Partner with the ESOP Committee, ESOP Committee Chair, and HR Operations team to support effective communication and administration of the ESOP

Communicate complex compensation and benefits concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences

Support change management and communication strategies related to total rewards initiatives

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Compensation strategyBenefits managementData analyticsHRIS proficiencyAnalytical skillsLeadership experienceCommunication skillsBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeGRPCCP certificationExperience in ESOPAdvanced ExcelCompensation tools experience