Total Rewards Lead - Erie, PA

Overview: 

The Total Rewards Lead plays a key role in helping our team members feel supported, valued, and fairly compensated for the work they do every day.

In this role, you’ll shape the programs that impact employees most – pay, benefits, retirement, and leave – and ensure they’re clear, competitive, and easy to navigate. 

  

We’re looking for someone who enjoys digging into data, collaborating with others, and finding practical solutions that balance organizational needs with the real-life needs of our staff.

If you’re energized by improving processes, strengthening systems, and helping people understand complex topics in a simple way, this could be a great fit. 

  

What you’ll have: 


* Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field required; master’s degree preferred


* 7–10 years of progressively responsible experience in compensation, benefits, leave, retirement, or total rewards operations, including program or team leadership


* Professional certifications such as SHRM‑CP, SHRM‑SCP, PHR, CEBS, or CBP preferred


* Advanced knowledge of compensation strategy, salary structures, benchmarking, pay equity analysis, and total rewards administration 

What you’ll bring: 


* Transparent communication, clear expectations, and the ability to simplify complex information


* Strong problem‑solving, analytical reasoning, and sound judgment


* Adaptability, comfort with change, and the ability to guide others through evolving priorities


* Collaborative leadership, empathy, and the ability to build trusting, inclusive team relationships 

A typical day-to-day may include: 


* Designing, administering, and improving compensation, benefits, leave, retirement, and total rewards programs


* Maintaining compensation philosophy, salary structures, and job architecture frameworks


* Conducting salary benchmarking, market analyses, and pay equity reviews


* Partnering with HR and Finance on merit increases, promotions, market adjustments, and compensation budgeting


* Overseeing benefits administration, vendor management, leave processes, and regulatory compliance


* Leading open enrollment planning, communication strategy, and employee education


* Preparing reporting and insights to inform leadership decisions


* Identifying opportunities to strengthen systems, workflows, reporting, and communication across total rewards programs 

Perks with a Purpose 
Our benefits are created with YOU in mind. 

Healthcare 
• Highmark Medical and Mental Health 
• Delta Dental and Davis Vision Coverage 

• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Accounts 

• Teladoc Virtual Health 
Financial Well-being 
• 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match   
• On-Demand Pay 
• Employee Referral Bonus Program 
• Student Loan Forgiveness 
• College Scholars...