Manager Total Rewards

Salary: $91,162.50 - $152,509.50 Annually
Location : Woodbridge, VA
Job Type: Full-Time (FT)
Job Number: 202610910
Department: HUMAN RESOURCES
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 11/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
GRADE: C52
Hiring Salary: $103,560.60-$140,111.40


Introduction
Prince William County Government's Office of Human Resources is seeking an experienced, strategic, and service-oriented HR leader to serve as Manager, Total Rewards Center of Excellence. Reporting to the Assistant Director, Line of Business, this role provides operational leadership and subject-matter expertise for organization-wide benefits, classification, and compensation programs.
About This Role:

The Manager leads a team of two and works in close partnership with a broader HR organization of 41 employees, as well as leaders across the County. This position is ideal for an experienced and collaborative leader who can balance strategic program design with sound day-to-day administration, compliance, and exceptional internal service.

This role provides the opportunity to shape Total Rewards programs that directly affect employees across the organization. The successful candidate will help ensure that benefits, compensation, and classification programs are equitable, competitive, compliant, sustainable, and aligned with organizational goals.

Typical duties may include (but are not limited to):

Lead Total Rewards Programs:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for employee benefits, leave, classification, and compensation programs.
• Oversee benefits administration, including medical, retirement, leave, and related programs.
• Lead classification and compensation activities, including job evaluation, pay-structure maintenance, market pricing, and benchmarking.
• Evaluate program performance, workforce trends, service outcomes, and key performance indicators; recommend enhancements as needed.
• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, operational guidance, and training materials for Total Rewards programs.
• Lead or contribute to major HR initiatives, transformation efforts, new systems or program implementations, and strategic workforce projects.

Lead, Develop, and Support the Team:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop Total Rewards program staff.
• Establish clear priorities, performance expectations, and accountability measures aligned with organizational goals.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture and ensure consistent, technically sound HR guidance.
• Support staff development and coach team members through complex workforce and employee issues.

Manage Vendors, Contracts, and Resources:

• Lead requests for proposals and vendor selection processes for benefits and Total Rewards services.
• Administer vendor contracts, including service-level monitoring, renewal planning, and relationship management.
• Manage program budgets and allocate resources for benefit programs, vendor tools, and third-party services.
• Balance program competitiveness, employee needs, fiscal stewardship, and regulatory compliance.

Partner Across the Organization:

• Collaborate with HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, Operational HR teams, Finance/Budget, Procurement, and department leaders.
• Advise leadership on workforce strategy, Total Rewards trends, policy interpretation, and compliance risks.
• Identify and address service-delivery gaps, workflow challenges, and opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Communicate complex benefits, compensation, and classification matters clearly to employees, leaders, and stakeholders.
• Represent Human Resources in meetings and cross-functional initiatives as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• 7 years of progressive HR experience in benefits administration, compensation, classification, contract administration and related Total Rewards work, including 2 years in a supervisory capacity leading HR professionals.

Preferences:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field, or experience equivalent to the attainment of such
• Five years or more of experience supervising a team of HR professionals

• Experience in a public-sector or local-government HR environment.
• Professional certification such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), PHR, SHRM-CP, or an equivalent credential.
• Experience leading RFP processes and managing vendor contracts for benefits, compensation, or related services.
• Experience with public-sector retirement systems.
• Working knowledge of laws and regulations affecting benefits and compensation, including FLSA, ACA, and ERISA principles as applicable to public-sector plans.
• Experience with self-insured medical, dental, vision, and other insurance plans.
• Demonstrated analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and translate findings into practical program recommendations.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, project-management, and judgment skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating complex HR programs, projects, or initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of benefits program administration, including leave, medical, and retirement programs.
• Strong knowledge of classification and compensation principles, including job evaluation, market pricing, and benchmarking.

Special Requirements:

The Selected Candidate is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interests pursuant to Va. Code §§ 2.2-3114, 2.2-3115, and 2.2-3116.
Work Schedule:

This is primarily an office-based position with regular collaboration across Human Resources, Finance/Budget, Procurement, and other departments. Occasional evening or off-hours availability may be needed during open enrollment periods or to address urgent Total Rewards matters.

Hiring Salary Range : $103,560.60-$140,111.40/Annually

We also offer great benefits including:

• Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• 401a and 457 retirement savings and investment plans
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Optional Group Medical and Dental Health Plans
• Optional Group Life Insurance
• An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Development Opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Click here for additional information.

NOTE: The above position description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department. To view the class description in its entirety,


Prince William County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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Prince William County Government offers medical plans with corresponding pharmacy and basic vision coverage, as well as dental plans and a separate vision plan.

Full-time and part-time Prince William County Government employees are eligible to participate in our plans; however, the level and cost of benefits depends on the classification of the position.
The following positions do not accrue leave and are not eligible for holidays or other fringe benefits:

• Temporary
• Provisional
• Seasonal employees

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By submitting this application, I understand the following: 1) Only the information provided on my application is used to determine my qualifications; 2) My resume will not substitute for the education, work experience, and required fields on the Prince William County application; 3) Only responses to Supplemental Questions that can be verified in my submitted education and work experience will be credited and 4) If selected, my employment dates will be verified for the past three (3) years (if applicable), with a required reference from my current or most recent employer.

• Yes, I acknowledge and understand the above statement and wish to continue in this process.
• No, I do not wish to proceed any further in this process.

02


Please select your highest level of completed education:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field
• Bachelor's degree
• Associate's degree
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• None of the above

03


Please quantify your years of progressive HR experience in benefits administration, compensation, classification, contract administration and related Total Rewards work. Please make sure this is detailed within the work history section of your application.

• 7 or more years of experience
• 5 to less than 7 years of experience
• 3 to less than 5 years of experience
• Less than 3 years of experience
• None of the above

04


Please quantify your years in a supervisory capacity leading HR professionals. Please make sure this is detailed within the work history section of your application.

• 5 or more years of experience
• 4 years of experience
• 3 years of experience
• 2 years of experience
• 1 year or less of experience
• No experience

05


Do you have HR experience in a public-sector, local-government, or similarly regulated environment? Select all that apply:

• Local Government
• State Government
• Federal Government
• Similarly regulated environment
• None of the above

06


Do you have any of the following professional certifications? Please make sure to attach your professional certification(s) in the application. Select all that apply:

• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP)
• Certified Benefits Professional (CBP)
• SPHR
• PHR
• SHRM-CP
• SHRM-SCP
• Other relevant HR, compensation, benefits or public-sector certifications
• None of the above

07


If you answered Other relevant HR, compensation, benefits or public-sector certifications in the question above, please list. If not, write N/A.
08


Have you led or substantially contributed to an RFP, competitive solicitation, vendor evaluation, or procurement process for benefits, compensation, HR technology, or another HR-related service? Select all that apply:

• Yes, Led for Benefits or Compensation Contract.
• Yes, Led for HR Technology or another HR-related service.
• Yes, Only contributed for Benefits or Compensation Contract, never led.
• Yes, Only contributed for HR Technology or another HR-related service, never led.
• None of the above

09


Please describe your experience managing vendors, contracts, or third-party administrators related to benefits, compensation, HR technology, or other HR services. Include your role in service-level monitoring, renewals, negotiation, performance management, or issue resolution. If no experience, please write N/A.
10


Please describe your experience with compensation and/or classification programs. Address any experience you have with job evaluation, market pricing, salary-structure maintenance, pay equity, compensation studies, or position classification. If no experience, please write N/A.
11


Please describe your experience administering employee benefits programs. Include the types of programs you have supported, such as medical, dental, vision, wellness, retirement, or open enrollment, and whether those plans were self-insured or fully insured. Describe your specific level of responsibility. If no experience, please write N/A.
12


How would you describe your experience administering public-sector retirement programs (such as Virginia Retirement System (VRS) or a similar pension system) and deferred compensation plans (such as 401(a), 457, or 403(b))?

• Expert: I led or oversaw retirement programs, advised leadership, and managed vendor or system relationships.
• Advanced: I managed retirement and deferred compensation administration end to end, including eligibility, enrollment, and compliance.
• Intermediate: I independently processed enrollments, changes, and employee inquiries.
• Basic: I assisted with retirement administration under the guidance of others.
• No experience

13


How would you describe your level of experience administering leave programs and tracking compliance, including paid leave (PTO, sick, parental), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), and short-term and long-term disability?

• Expert: I led or oversaw leave and compliance programs, developed policies and procedures, advised leadership on risk, and trained or mentored others.
• Advanced: I managed leave and disability programs end to end, interpreted FMLA and related regulations, and resolved complex or high-risk cases.
• Intermediate: I independently administered leave requests, determined eligibility, coordinated with carriers or vendors, and maintained compliant documentation.
• Basic: I assisted with leave processing, tracking, or employee questions under the guidance of others.
• No experience

14


Describe a Total Rewards program, project, or system implementation you led or contributed to. Include how you used data to evaluate results, any budget or resource responsibility, and the outcome. If no experience, please write N/A.
15


Which of the following laws and regulations have you applied in your HR work? Select all that apply:

• FLSA
• ACA
• ERISA
• FMLA
• COBRA
• None of the above

Required Question