Head of Total Rewards - remote

Full-time Remote | Full-Time | Human Resources We are looking for a Benefits Manager / Benefits Specialist to join our Human Resources team and play a key role in delivering a high-quality benefits experience for our employees. The ideal candidate must be detail-oriented, knowledgeable about employee benefits, comfortable working with data and HR systems, and passionate about helping employees understand and access their benefits. This role works closely with HR leadership, payroll, finance, HRIS, employees, physicians, brokers, and external vendors. Administer and continuously improve employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, retirement, wellness, and leave programs. • Serve as a trusted resource for employees, providing guidance and education on benefits, leave programs, and related HR policies. • Coordinate annual open enrollment, new hire benefits education, and ongoing employee benefits communications. • Manage benefits and leave administration, including eligibility, enrollments, claims, data accuracy, and employee support. • Partner with HR, payroll, HRIS, finance, brokers, carriers, and vendors to ensure accurate and efficient benefits administration. • Monitor benefits programs for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and support required reporting and filings. • Manage and analyze benefits data, invoices, payroll deductions, and utilization to identify trends, ensure accuracy, and support cost-effective decisions. • Support the development of benefits policies, procedures, communications, and employee wellbeing initiatives. • Provide leadership and mentorship while contributing to benefits strategy, vendor management, and program design. Benefits Manager candidates will typically bring: • 2–3+ years of experience in a senior, lead, or management-level benefits role preferred. • Experience managing brokers, vendors, benefits platforms, and benefits programs. • Experience analyzing benefits data and making recommendations based on trends and costs. • A customer-focused approach to supporting employees. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Experience with HRIS and benefits administration systems. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. • HR or benefits certification such as CEBS, CBP, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP is a plus. This is a remote position performed from a professional home office. The role involves extensive computer use, virtual communication, and collaboration with employees and external partners. Because this position handles confidential employee and benefits information, a high level of discretion and HIPAA-compliant handling of sensitive information is required.