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Total Rewards Manager roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field. Employers sponsor H-1B status for up to three years, extendable to six, covering compensation strategy, benefits design, and equity program oversight across U.S. worksites.
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At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe your work should have a purpose. With us, it truly does.
Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. At Stanley Martin Homes, you will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting homebuyers first.
Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people-first culture that makes it possible.
If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of.
The Total Rewards Manager
The Total Rewards Manager will lead the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive total rewards programs, including both compensation and benefits to attract, retain, and engage top talent. This role will focus heavily on compensation design, market competitiveness, and pay equity, while also ensuring our benefits offerings are aligned with team member needs and organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and administration of base salary structures, variable pay programs, merit increases, and incentive plans.
- Conduct complex compensation analyses, including market benchmarking, internal equity studies, and compensation modeling for new and existing roles.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and internal consultant on compensation and benefits-related matters for HR business partners and department leaders.
- Lead the annual compensation review cycle, including merit planning, bonus payouts, and compensation communications.
- Monitor compensation trends and legislation to ensure ongoing compliance and competitiveness.
- Evaluate and manage compensation tools and technologies; oversee compensation data integrity within the HRIS.
- Oversee all team member benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, and retirement plans.
- Lead annual benefits open enrollment processes, including team member education.
- Partner with brokers and third-party administrators to ensure compliance with benefits programs.
- Ensure benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA).
- Respond to and resolve complex team member questions and issues related to benefits eligibility, coverage, and claims.
- Collaborate with Team and Culture leadership to create and evolve a forward-thinking total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Analyze internal and external data to assess total rewards program effectiveness and propose enhancements.
- Lead communication strategies to promote awareness, understanding, and value of total rewards offerings.
- Ensure all compensation and benefits programs are compliant with applicable laws and internal governance standards.
- Prepare reports and dashboards related to compensation and benefits metrics for leadership decision-making.
- Manage audits, nondiscrimination testing, and regulatory filings (e.g., Form 5500).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field preferred or professional certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a compensation-focused role.
- Deep expertise in compensation strategy, salary structures, job evaluation, and pay equity.
- Strong working knowledge of benefits administration and compliance.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and compensation analytics.
Preferred Attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working in mid-size and large, multi-state organizations.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactical solutions.
What’s In It For Me:
- Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options).
- Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan.
- Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave.
- Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage.
- Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon.
- Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet.
- Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more.
Stanley Martin Homes has been building new homes since 1966. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Stanley Martin Homes is one of the nation’s fastest-growing homebuilders, having built more than 25,000 homes and operating in 14 metropolitan areas and seven states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Named National Builder of the Year in 2021 by Builder Magazine, Stanley Martin Homes is driven to deliver on its mission to “design and build homes people love at a price they can afford.”
At Stanley Martin Homes, you're not just joining a company—you’re joining a team. Whether your passion is in sales, construction, or operations, you'll contribute to delivering an exceptional home buying experience that helps people realize their dreams.
This position pays between $125,000 and $135,000 annually plus bonus.
Who is Stanley Martin Homes?
At Stanley Martin Homes, we believe your work should have a purpose. With us, it truly does.
Our success starts with our people, and we are proud to foster a culture where every team member is valued and supported. At Stanley Martin Homes, you will work alongside passionate, knowledgeable professionals who are committed to doing the right thing, delivering exceptional homebuyer experiences, and putting homebuyers first.
Stanley Martin Homes is one of the largest 25 homebuilders in the United States and it has been consistently one of the fastest growing. We are proud of the people-first culture that makes it possible.
If you are ready to build a meaningful career and help families find the place they will call home, we would love to connect with you. Join our team and build a career that you will be proud of.
The Total Rewards Manager
The Total Rewards Manager will lead the development, implementation, and management of comprehensive total rewards programs, including both compensation and benefits to attract, retain, and engage top talent. This role will focus heavily on compensation design, market competitiveness, and pay equity, while also ensuring our benefits offerings are aligned with team member needs and organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the design, development, and administration of base salary structures, variable pay programs, merit increases, and incentive plans.
- Conduct complex compensation analyses, including market benchmarking, internal equity studies, and compensation modeling for new and existing roles.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and internal consultant on compensation and benefits-related matters for HR business partners and department leaders.
- Lead the annual compensation review cycle, including merit planning, bonus payouts, and compensation communications.
- Monitor compensation trends and legislation to ensure ongoing compliance and competitiveness.
- Evaluate and manage compensation tools and technologies; oversee compensation data integrity within the HRIS.
- Oversee all team member benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, wellness, and retirement plans.
- Lead annual benefits open enrollment processes, including team member education.
- Partner with brokers and third-party administrators to ensure compliance with benefits programs.
- Ensure benefits programs comply with federal, state, and local regulations (e.g., ERISA, ACA, HIPAA).
- Respond to and resolve complex team member questions and issues related to benefits eligibility, coverage, and claims.
- Collaborate with Team and Culture leadership to create and evolve a forward-thinking total rewards strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Analyze internal and external data to assess total rewards program effectiveness and propose enhancements.
- Lead communication strategies to promote awareness, understanding, and value of total rewards offerings.
- Ensure all compensation and benefits programs are compliant with applicable laws and internal governance standards.
- Prepare reports and dashboards related to compensation and benefits metrics for leadership decision-making.
- Manage audits, nondiscrimination testing, and regulatory filings (e.g., Form 5500).
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field preferred or professional certification (e.g., CCP, CEBS, SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.
- 6+ years of progressive HR experience, with at least 3 years in a compensation-focused role.
- Deep expertise in compensation strategy, salary structures, job evaluation, and pay equity.
- Strong working knowledge of benefits administration and compliance.
- Proficiency with HRIS systems and compensation analytics.
Preferred Attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience working in mid-size and large, multi-state organizations.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to execute tactical solutions.
What’s In It For Me:
- Access to competitively priced, high-quality health care options through Aetna, MetLife and EyeMed, along with employer-paid Short Term and Long Term disability, basic life and AD&D insurance (including employee-paid life, Legal Resources, and Aflac supplemental options).
- Plan for the future by investing in a 401(K), with up to $5K employer match, invest even more with our Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Put your family first with benefits, including 3 weeks of paid parental leave and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent care.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity leave through our Short-Term Disability Plan.
- Receive well-rounded wellness benefits, including free and low-cost mental health resources and support services through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Continue your education with tuition and certification reimbursement.
- Rest and relax with 15 days of vacation (increases with tenure) and 6 days of paid sick leave.
- Protect yourself from identity theft or travel mishaps with our no-cost coverage.
- Receive great discounts on buying a Stanley Martin home and discounts with our partners in mortgage and title services as well as cell phone service through Verizon.
- Get access to your paycheck early with an advanced pay option through Dayforce Wallet.
- Support local charities that are important to you through our Giving Back Program; with up to $250 match, 8 hours leave and more.
Stanley Martin Homes has been building new homes since 1966. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Stanley Martin Homes is one of the nation’s fastest-growing homebuilders, having built more than 25,000 homes and operating in 14 metropolitan areas and seven states, including Florida, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia. Named National Builder of the Year in 2021 by Builder Magazine, Stanley Martin Homes is driven to deliver on its mission to “design and build homes people love at a price they can afford.”
At Stanley Martin Homes, you're not just joining a company—you’re joining a team. Whether your passion is in sales, construction, or operations, you'll contribute to delivering an exceptional home buying experience that helps people realize their dreams.
This position pays between $125,000 and $135,000 annually plus bonus.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Total Rewards Manager
Map your degree to compensation duties
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to Total Rewards work. Frame your credentials around compensation theory, benefits administration, or HR analytics rather than general business, since a tighter degree-to-role connection strengthens the specialty occupation case.
Pull prevailing wages before salary negotiations
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the certified prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before discussing offers. Your employer must meet or exceed that floor in the LCA, so knowing the number protects you from offers that can't survive the filing.
Target employers with multi-state equity programs
Large employers running equity compensation, executive pay, or global mobility programs are most likely to sponsor H-1B for a Total Rewards Manager because the role complexity justifies the specialty occupation argument. Focus your search on Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history.
Confirm each worksite gets its own LCA
If the role involves split time between offices in different metro areas, each worksite needs a separately certified LCA reflecting that location's prevailing wage. Raise this with your employer's HR or legal team before the I-129 is filed to avoid a deficiency.
Get the job description locked before filing
USCIS scrutinizes whether a Total Rewards Manager role truly requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field. Work with your employer to ensure the job posting and offer letter list degree-level duties, not just management responsibilities that a general administrator could handle.
Use O*NET to anchor your specialty occupation argument
O*NET lists the knowledge domains and typical education level for compensation and benefits roles. Reference the O*NET occupation profile when preparing your credentials package, since it gives your employer's attorney a recognized government source to cite in the H-1B petition.
H-1B Visa Total Rewards Manager: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Total Rewards Manager role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, it typically qualifies. USCIS looks for roles that normally require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field. Total Rewards management draws on compensation theory, benefits law, and data analysis, fields tied to degrees in human resources, business administration, or finance. The employer's job description must reflect degree-level duties, not just supervisory or administrative tasks.
How do I find employers who actively sponsor H-1B for Total Rewards Manager positions?
Search Migrate Mate, which lists employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history by role and location. Filtering for compensation and total rewards titles shows you companies that have already navigated the specialty occupation argument for similar roles, reducing the risk that your offer falls through during the petition review.
What happens to my H-1B status if I change companies while in a Total Rewards Manager role?
H-1B portability allows you to start work with a new employer once the new I-129 petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval, provided you're maintaining valid H-1B status. The new employer must file a fresh LCA certified for your new worksite and salary. Your previous employer's LCA does not transfer.
Can my employer include both remote work and office locations on a single LCA?
No. Each worksite requires its own certified LCA reflecting the prevailing wage for that specific metro area. If your Total Rewards Manager role involves regular work at multiple company locations, your employer must file a separate LCA for each site before you work there, since wages vary by geography.
How long does H-1B sponsorship last for a Total Rewards Manager, and can it be renewed?
H-1B status is granted for up to three years and can be extended to a six-year maximum. Beyond six years, continued stay requires a qualifying green card filing, typically through an employer-sponsored PERM labor certification or an approved I-140 petition. Your employer's immigration counsel can assess your timeline based on your priority date.