Total Rewards Manager

May Institute

$120K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field
  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in compensation and total rewards
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in benefits administration
  • Experience managing health & welfare benefits and retirement plans
  • Knowledge of compensation structures, job evaluation, and pay equity principles
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and HRIS experience (Dayforce preferred)
  • Ability to simplify complex compensation and benefits concepts for various audiences

Responsibilities

  • Develop comprehensive total rewards framework integrating compensation, benefits, wellness, and recognition
  • Evaluate program performance using market data, analytics, and employee feedback
  • Maintain salary structures and market pricing for clinical and non-clinical roles
  • Partner with HR leaders on offers, promotions, and annual compensation planning
  • Oversee health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs
  • Monitor vendor relationships, plan renewals, and benefit program utilization
  • Maintain accurate compensation and benefits data in HR systems and develop supporting reports

Benefits

  • Generous Paid Time Off including vacation, holidays, and 19 PTO days to start plus a floating birthday holiday
  • Comprehensive health coverage options including medical, dental, and vision
  • 403(b) Retirement Benefits with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance for education support
  • Ongoing learning and development opportunities for professional growth
  • Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employee support
Full Job Description
Total Rewards Manager

Randolph, MA | Human Resources

The Total Rewards Manager plays a key role in ensuring our team is supported through competitive, equitable, and meaningful compensation, benefits, and recognition programs.

Reporting to the VP of Corporate HR & HR Operations, this role leads the strategy, design, and administration of total rewards programs and partners with leaders across the organization to strengthen attract, retain, and enhance employee experience.

What You'll Do

Total Rewards Strategy
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive total rewards framework integrating compensation, benefits, wellness, and recognition
  • Evaluate program performance using market data, analytics, and employee feedback to drive improvements

Compensation & Pay Governance
  • Maintain salary structures, job evaluations, and market pricing across clinical and non-clinical roles
  • Partner with HR leaders on offers, promotions, retention strategies, and annual compensation planning
  • Support pay equity initiatives and workforce planning through data analysis

Benefits & Well-Being
  • Oversee health, welfare, retirement, and voluntary benefit programs
  • Help manage vendor relationships, plan renewals, and open enrollment
  • Monitor program utilization, costs, and service levels
  • Improve benefits communications to help employees understand and maximize their offerings

Data & Systems
  • Maintain accurate compensation and benefits data in HR systems (Dayforce experience preferred)
  • Develop reports and dashboards to support leadership decisions and workforce insights

Leadership & Partnership
  • Serve as the organization's subject matter expert on total rewards
  • Partner with HR Leaders and Finance to support workforce strategy


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, Finance, or related field
  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in compensation and total rewards
  • A minimum of 5 years' experience in benefits
  • Experience managing health & welfare benefits, and retirement plans
  • Knowledge of compensation structures, job evaluation, FLSA, and pay equity principles
  • Strong analytical skills with advanced Excel and HRIS experience (Dayforce preferred)
  • Ability to translate complex compensation and benefits concepts into clear guidance for leaders

Preferred: CCP, CBP, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP certification and experience in a mission-driven or healthcare organization.

Why Join May Institute

  • Compensation: $120,000-130,000 based on experience
  • Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation, 9 holidays, 19 PTO days to start, plus a floating birthday holiday
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision options
  • Retirement Benefits: 403(b) with employer match
  • Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance
  • Professional Growth: Ongoing learning and development opportunities
  • Employee Support: Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


Join May Institute and help design the rewards that support the people who make our mission possible.

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