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Aston Carter · 1 day ago

Total Rewards Manager

Chesterfield, VA

Contract

Hybrid

Senior Level

$97K/yr - $118K/yr

5+ years exp

Aston Carter is a leading provider of corporate talent solutions, and they are seeking a Compensation and Total Rewards Manager to lead their compensation and rewards initiatives. This role is essential for defining and implementing strategies that align with organizational goals, ensuring equity and performance across the company.

ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation Technology

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Lead full-cycle compensation and rewards initiatives, from strategy definition to implementation and impact tracking

Define and execute bonus and incentive program designs, ensuring strategic alignment, equity, and performance

Collaborate cross-functionally with HRBP, Finance, Recruiting, and Legal to enhance pay transparency, equity, and decision-consistency

Manage and improve compensation processes, including job architecture, salary reviews, and pay equity analyses, supporting compliance with relevant laws and policies

Develop compensation communication materials and deliver clear reporting and analytics

Analyze benefits utilization data and market trends to assess competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of current offerings

Develop annual benefits strategy through modeling plan design changes, premium share scenarios, vendor comparisons, and renewal evaluations

Evaluate new benefits offerings and propose enhancements that reflect employee needs and business goals

Support benefits program reviews, benchmarking, and vendor evaluations to ensure competitive offerings

Partner with the PPC team on annual enrollment, employee communications, and data audits

Translate total rewards data into strategic business decisions that fuel talent attraction, retention, and financial outcomes

Influence the design and implementation of enterprise-wide total rewards strategy, advising on compensation and benefits programs' impact on employee behavior, motivation, and retention

Integrate compensation, benefits, and performance data into a cohesive, insight-driven total rewards strategy

Evaluate emerging trends and technologies, recommending test-and-learn pilots

Champion improvements to compensation systems, workflows, data integrity, and equity analytics using AI and modern comp tech

Lead complex projects independently while building strong stakeholder relationships

Continuously refine processes with internal teams and external consultants to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity

Perform ad hoc reporting and other duties as required

Qualification

Compensation frameworksHRIS software (Workday)Program designAnalysisPay equity practicesBenefits strategyBusiness acumenStakeholder relationship buildingMarket data interpretationIndustry experience

Required

5+ years of progressive experience in Compensation/Total Rewards with deep knowledge of compensation frameworks, salary structures, job architecture, pay equity practices, and benefits strategy/operations

Bachelor's Degree required

Proficient in HRIS software, specifically Workday

Experience in program design and analysis, especially in designing and administering bonus, equity, and incentive programs

Ability to interpret and apply market data from providers such as Radford, Mercer, or Option Impact

Strong business acumen with the ability to connect total rewards strategy to organizational goals and financial realities

Proven ability to anticipate business needs and tailor recommendations to unique organizational and market contexts