Central Catholic High School · 1 day ago
Manager of Total Rewards
Lawrence, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expCentral Catholic High School is dedicated to supporting its mission through the Manager of Total Rewards role, which oversees all compensation and benefits programs for faculty and staff. The individual will act as a subject matter expert and trusted partner to school leadership, ensuring competitive and equitable compensation practices while managing employee benefits and compliance.
Primary/Secondary Education
Responsibilities
Own all employee compensation programs including salary structures, pay practices, annual increases, and offer recommendations
Partner with school leadership to ensure compensation practices are competitive, equitable, and aligned with budget constraints
Maintain and evolve job descriptions, salary ranges, and internal leveling where appropriate
Provide compensation guidance during hiring, promotions, role changes, and employee lifecycle events
Administer all employee benefit programs including health, dental, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, dependent care, and the 403(b) retirement plan
Manage annual open enrollment, required filings, audits, and plan documentation in compliance with all applicable regulations
Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding benefits education, enrollment, changes, and claims support
Maintain strong relationships with benefits vendors, carriers, and brokers
Process benefit enrollments, changes, and terminations and coordinate payroll deductions and monthly invoice reconciliation
Design and coordinate employee wellness initiatives that support faculty and staff wellbeing
Oversee leave administration including FMLA in coordination with employees, supervisors, and payroll
Track and monitor paid time off usage and ensure accurate recordkeeping
Partner with the Business Office on the administration of ADP payroll and benefits systems
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws related to compensation, benefits, and leave programs
Serve as a trusted resource to employees and supervisors regarding compensation, benefits, employee relations issues, and related policies
Oversee onboarding documentation including offer letters preparation and pre-employment requirements and participate in new employee orientation
Support performance review cycles by providing guidance on compensation related outcomes
Manage end of employment processes including COBRA administration, final pay coordination, and benefit transitions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Five or more years of progressive experience in compensation, benefits, or human resources with strong depth in benefits administration
Strong working knowledge of employment laws, benefits compliance, and payroll coordination
Demonstrated ability to operate independently, manage confidential information, and build processes from the ground up
Excellent communication and relationship building skills across all levels of an organization
High attention to detail with strong organizational and systems thinking skills
Commitment to the mission and values of Central Catholic High School and the Marist philosophy
Preferred
Professional certification such as SHRM or HRCI preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office with experience using Google Suite and ADP preferred
Benefits
Health, dental, life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Dependent care
403(b) retirement plan
Company
Central Catholic High School
Preparing Hearts and Minds for College and for Life Founded by the Marist Brothers in the heart of Lawrence (Massachusetts) in 1935, Central Catholic enrolls approximately 1,200 students from over 60 cities and towns.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
David Erwin
Chief Advancement Officer
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