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Senior Total Rewards Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, financial services, technology, and manufacturing, at levels from mid-career to principal, with specializations in executive compensation, equity plan administration, and benefits benchmarking. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Who We Are:
NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the WORK180 employer endorsement. We are an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and individuals around the globe address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people-first approach. To learn more, please visit: https://www.NFP.com.
The Total Rewards Analyst provides technical support to clients and prospects for compensation and total rewards engagements. This position creates, develops, researches, and produces communication, data analysis and reports for external clients. The Analyst works independently and in a team environment to review, analyze, and provide recommendations on the compensation plan design and program administration. Ideally, we are looking to hire someone who can work out of one of our offices on a hybrid basis preferably in CST or EST time zones.
I am accountable for these key areas:
- Benchmark and evaluate client roles and plan design aspects for market competitiveness using a variety of data sources.
- Prepare compensation observations, analyses, and recommendations for client and prospects.
- Assist with client project management.
- Create client communication and deliverables to support the practice.
- Strive to be a pacesetter in the compensation and total rewards space to keep our clients informed of innovative ideas and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Benchmark and evaluate client roles and plan design aspects for market competitiveness using a variety of data sources.
- Analyze jobs for client projects using provided job descriptions and specified data scope criteria.
- Fully understand each individual survey database and technology to effectively complete compensation and total rewards projects that meet client deadlines.
- Gather additional data as needed from publicly available sources, such as 990 compensation data, salary ordinances, job boards, etc.
- Participate in client review meetings to gather and document feedback and adjust accordingly.
2. Prepare compensation observations, analysis, and recommendations for clients and prospects.
- Aggregate data from multiples systems to create summary reports and observations.
- Create pay structures using benchmark data and client objectives as a guide.
- Complete employee analysis reports, comparing employees to the new pay structures.
- Develop key client deliverables, including, but not limited to project kick-off decks, summary reports and presentations, compensation philosophies, administrative guidebooks, training presentations, FLSA classification recommendations, communication updates, etc.
3. Assist with client project management.
- Organize client job descriptions and data for ease of use and efficiency.
- Develop project plans and timelines for client engagements. Work with internal team members to schedule client meetings to stay on track with key milestones.
- Update the practice project tracker regularly.
- Attend and contribute to team meetings to stay aligned on priorities and deadlines.
4. Create and update deliverables and resources to support the practice.
- Review and recommend documents such as benchmark slot lists for compensation projects.
- Update documents when new data is available, such as the total rewards benchmarks, updated salary survey sources, internal templates, practice onboarding guide for clients, etc.
- Complete annual salary budget, total rewards, and other human resource-focused surveys and summarize data in a meaningful, clear, and useful format to update internal team members and clients.
5. Strive to be a pacesetter in the compensation and total rewards space to keep our clients informed of innovative ideas and best practices.
- Investigate new legislation and regulations that relate to our area of expertise.
- Research industry trends using publicly available sources such as surveys, publications, industry association websites and webinars, and specialized sources such as industry deliverables and white papers.
Goals and Measures of Success
- Work is completed with an elevated level of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail. Once fully proficient in the role, few revisions should be needed to the work by more experience team members or project leads.
- Clients are confident in the expertise, recommendations, and knowledge of delivered work. Trust between client and Analyst is build through regular and proactive communication.
- Project and client deadlines are met or exceeded.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, human resources, business, or another related field required.
- Minimum of one year of experience in compensation, data analysis, benefits, human resources, or another related field required.
- Desire to obtain advanced certifications, such as the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or other related certification preferred.
- Experience in a consulting environment preferred.
Essential Functions and Skills
- Strong analytic and proficient Excel skills, with the ability to analysis, interpret and draw conclusions from data.
- Develops strong working relationships and trust with clients.
- Completes work with meticulous detail and accuracy, ensuring a high level of quality.
- Organizes and maintains systems and processes that support the projects and teams.
- Responds in a calm and effective manner to a variety of demands, projects, timelines, and working styles.
- Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation capabilities.
- Dedicated team player but is also able to work effectively individually. Promotes cooperation and commitment within the team to achieve goals and deliverables.
- Proactive in identifying what needs to be done and acting before being asked.
- Strong work ethics with the flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work under tight deadlines or changing clients needs.
- Demonstrates all NFP core values
What We Offer:
We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others. The base salary range for this position is $65,000 – $80,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
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NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
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Who We Are:
NFP, an Aon company, is a multiple Best Places to Work award winner in Business Insurance who has also earned the WORK180 employer endorsement. We are an organization of consultative advisors and problem solvers. We help companies and individuals around the globe address their most significant risk, workforce, wealth management and retirement challenges through custom solutions and a people-first approach. To learn more, please visit: https://www.NFP.com.
The Total Rewards Analyst provides technical support to clients and prospects for compensation and total rewards engagements. This position creates, develops, researches, and produces communication, data analysis and reports for external clients. The Analyst works independently and in a team environment to review, analyze, and provide recommendations on the compensation plan design and program administration. Ideally, we are looking to hire someone who can work out of one of our offices on a hybrid basis preferably in CST or EST time zones.
I am accountable for these key areas:
- Benchmark and evaluate client roles and plan design aspects for market competitiveness using a variety of data sources.
- Prepare compensation observations, analyses, and recommendations for client and prospects.
- Assist with client project management.
- Create client communication and deliverables to support the practice.
- Strive to be a pacesetter in the compensation and total rewards space to keep our clients informed of innovative ideas and best practices.
Responsibilities
- Benchmark and evaluate client roles and plan design aspects for market competitiveness using a variety of data sources.
- Analyze jobs for client projects using provided job descriptions and specified data scope criteria.
- Fully understand each individual survey database and technology to effectively complete compensation and total rewards projects that meet client deadlines.
- Gather additional data as needed from publicly available sources, such as 990 compensation data, salary ordinances, job boards, etc.
- Participate in client review meetings to gather and document feedback and adjust accordingly.
2. Prepare compensation observations, analysis, and recommendations for clients and prospects.
- Aggregate data from multiples systems to create summary reports and observations.
- Create pay structures using benchmark data and client objectives as a guide.
- Complete employee analysis reports, comparing employees to the new pay structures.
- Develop key client deliverables, including, but not limited to project kick-off decks, summary reports and presentations, compensation philosophies, administrative guidebooks, training presentations, FLSA classification recommendations, communication updates, etc.
3. Assist with client project management.
- Organize client job descriptions and data for ease of use and efficiency.
- Develop project plans and timelines for client engagements. Work with internal team members to schedule client meetings to stay on track with key milestones.
- Update the practice project tracker regularly.
- Attend and contribute to team meetings to stay aligned on priorities and deadlines.
4. Create and update deliverables and resources to support the practice.
- Review and recommend documents such as benchmark slot lists for compensation projects.
- Update documents when new data is available, such as the total rewards benchmarks, updated salary survey sources, internal templates, practice onboarding guide for clients, etc.
- Complete annual salary budget, total rewards, and other human resource-focused surveys and summarize data in a meaningful, clear, and useful format to update internal team members and clients.
5. Strive to be a pacesetter in the compensation and total rewards space to keep our clients informed of innovative ideas and best practices.
- Investigate new legislation and regulations that relate to our area of expertise.
- Research industry trends using publicly available sources such as surveys, publications, industry association websites and webinars, and specialized sources such as industry deliverables and white papers.
Goals and Measures of Success
- Work is completed with an elevated level of accuracy, professionalism, and attention to detail. Once fully proficient in the role, few revisions should be needed to the work by more experience team members or project leads.
- Clients are confident in the expertise, recommendations, and knowledge of delivered work. Trust between client and Analyst is build through regular and proactive communication.
- Project and client deadlines are met or exceeded.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, human resources, business, or another related field required.
- Minimum of one year of experience in compensation, data analysis, benefits, human resources, or another related field required.
- Desire to obtain advanced certifications, such as the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), Society of Human Resource Management Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or other related certification preferred.
- Experience in a consulting environment preferred.
Essential Functions and Skills
- Strong analytic and proficient Excel skills, with the ability to analysis, interpret and draw conclusions from data.
- Develops strong working relationships and trust with clients.
- Completes work with meticulous detail and accuracy, ensuring a high level of quality.
- Organizes and maintains systems and processes that support the projects and teams.
- Responds in a calm and effective manner to a variety of demands, projects, timelines, and working styles.
- Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation capabilities.
- Dedicated team player but is also able to work effectively individually. Promotes cooperation and commitment within the team to achieve goals and deliverables.
- Proactive in identifying what needs to be done and acting before being asked.
- Strong work ethics with the flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work under tight deadlines or changing clients needs.
- Demonstrates all NFP core values
What We Offer:
We're proud to offer a competitive salary, PTO & paid holidays, 401(k) with match, exclusive discount programs, health & wellness programs, and more. Our PeopleFirst culture focuses on building and nurturing lifelong relationships with our employees because, at the end of the day, we exist to be there for others. The base salary range for this position is $65,000 – $80,000. The base salary offered will be determined by factors including, but not limited to, experience, credentials, education, certifications, skill level required for the position, the scope of the position, and geographic location. Actual base salary offered will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.
NFP and You... Better Together!
NFP is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
#LI-LL1
#LI-HYBRID
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior total rewards specialist jobs.
- 5 or more years of experience in compensation, benefits, or total rewards program management
- Proficiency in HRIS platforms and advanced Excel or data analysis tools
- CCP, CBP, or CEBS certification preferred or required
- Experience with compensation survey participation and market pricing methodology
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, finance, or a related field
- Knowledge of FLSA, ACA, ERISA, and other federal and state compensation and benefits regulations
Tips for Your Senior Total Rewards Specialist Job Search
Quantify your compensation program impact
Hiring managers want to see numbers, not duties. Replace phrases like 'managed compensation programs' with concrete outcomes: the number of employees covered, cost savings identified through benchmarking, or cycle time improvements in your annual merit process.
Highlight specific survey methodologies you use
Total rewards postings frequently screen for familiarity with Mercer, Willis Towers Watson, or Radford survey participation. Name the surveys you've worked with directly on your resume rather than listing 'market benchmarking' as a generic skill.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists senior total rewards specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target job descriptions that match your equity experience
Postings vary sharply between roles focused on broad-based equity and those managing executive long-term incentive plans. Read the responsibilities section carefully and apply to openings where your specific equity background, whether restricted stock units, options, or performance shares, maps directly.
Prepare a comp philosophy walkthrough for interviews
Senior-level interviews routinely include a scenario where you defend or redesign a compensation philosophy. Practice articulating how you've aligned pay structures to business strategy, not just administered them, using a specific program you owned from design through communication.
Follow up with a total rewards insight, not a generic note
After your interview, send a follow-up that references a detail from the conversation, such as a benchmarking gap they mentioned or a benefit the company recently changed. It signals you were listening and that you think in solutions, not tasks.
Senior Total Rewards Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most senior total rewards specialists?
The most active employers for senior total rewards specialists right now are icapital, XiFin, and Owens & Minor, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Large healthcare systems, financial services firms, and enterprise technology companies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many senior total rewards specialist jobs are remote?
About 74% of senior total rewards specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting strong demand for distributed HR talent. Roles focused on compensation analysis, survey benchmarking, and program design tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring close collaboration with executive leadership or benefits vendors more often require on-site or hybrid schedules.
How do you become a senior total rewards specialist?
You typically start in a generalist HR, benefits, or compensation analyst role and build toward senior status by owning a specific program end-to-end, such as running a full merit cycle or managing open enrollment. Earning a CCP or CBP certification demonstrates technical depth. Moving into a senior role usually requires demonstrated experience designing programs, not just administering them, and the ability to present recommendations to leadership.
How do you get hired as a senior total rewards specialist with limited experience?
If your total rewards experience is narrow, frame adjacent work strategically. HR generalists who have managed open enrollment, compensation analysts who have led a benchmarking project, or benefits coordinators who have handled vendor negotiations all have relevant depth. Pursue a CCP or CBP to signal commitment, and apply to roles where your strongest functional area, whether comp or benefits, aligns with the posting's primary focus rather than applying broadly.
What does the senior total rewards specialist interview process look like?
Most processes include an initial HR screen, a technical panel with compensation or benefits leaders where you discuss program design decisions, and a case study or take-home exercise involving market pricing or a plan redesign scenario. Some employers add a presentation round where you walk through a past program you built or improved. References are typically checked after the final round.
Where can I find and apply to senior total rewards specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to senior total rewards specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your compensation or benefits specialty, review the full job descriptions, and apply directly to each listing that fits your background and target location or remote preference.
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