Senior Total Rewards Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts
Senior Total Rewards Specialist jobs in Massachusetts are concentrated in the state's life sciences, financial services, and higher education sectors, with demand running deepest in Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester. Employers such as Mass General Brigham, Fidelity Investments, and Raytheon Technologies maintain large, active compensation and benefits teams in the state. The most in-demand specialties right now are executive compensation, equity plan administration, and benefits compliance tied to Massachusetts-specific leave laws. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Top employerStraumann
Top cityBoston, MA
Cities hiring5
Work type67% Hybrid
Top credentialBachelor's degree in statistics
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HR Operations & Total Rewards Manager
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Vericel Corporation
HR Operations & Total Rewards Manager
Burlington, Massachusetts
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Sr. Total Rewards Analyst
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Sr. Total Rewards Analyst
Boston, Massachusetts
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Associate Director, HR Operations & Total Rewards
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Ocular Therapeutix, Inc.
Associate Director, HR Operations & Total Rewards
Bedford, Massachusetts
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Lead Analyst, Total Rewards
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Forward Financing
Lead Analyst, Total Rewards
Boston, Massachusetts
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Total Rewards Analyst
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Straumann Group
Total Rewards Analyst
Andover, Massachusetts
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HR Operations & Total Rewards Manager
Vericel Corporation·Burlington, Massachusetts
Job functions:
$110k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
51-200 employees
Job Description
HR Operations & Total Rewards Manager
At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient-centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care).
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on HR Operations & Total Rewards Manager to drive the effective delivery and continued evolution of our HR programs and processes. As an individual contributor on a collaborative HR team, you will own key operational activities across the employee lifecycle, benefits, compensation, HR systems, and compliance while providing thoughtful and timely support to employees and managers.
The ideal candidate combines strong HR operational expertise with sound judgment, analytical curiosity, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves, independently managing competing priorities, and collaborating across the HR team. Beyond day-to-day execution, you will identify opportunities to enhance how we work, leverage data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations, and thoughtfully use technology, including AI, to help build a more innovative and efficient HR function.
Schedule: Onsite Monday – Thursday in our Burlington, MA office with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Operations
- Own and continuously improve core HR operational and employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, employee transitions, and offboarding, ensuring efficient workflows, accurate execution, and a positive employee experience.
- Manage HR systems and data integrity, reviewing information across platforms, resolving discrepancies, and leveraging technology to strengthen processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, anticipate needs, and present actionable insights and recommendations to HR leadership.
- Manage recurring HR compliance obligations, including employment postings, ACA, VETS-4212 and EEO-1 reporting, recordkeeping, audits, and related deadlines.
- Partner with Payroll to ensure employee changes and HR information are accurately documented, captured, and communicated for payroll processing.
- Drive HR process improvements as well as operational projects, and contribute to HRIS initiatives through requirements gathering, testing, coordination, and implementation follow-through; using technology and AI thoughtfully to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Serve as a responsive resource for employees and managers, and support HR colleagues on evolving priorities and projects as needed.
Total Rewards
- Own day-to-day benefits administration and enhancements, including eligibility, enrollment, vendor coordination, employee support, and data reconciliation.
- Partner with brokers, carriers, COBRA and leave administrators to monitor service delivery, resolve complex issues, and help employees navigate benefits, leave, and disability programs.
- Collaborate with HR leadership to coordinate and execute Open Enrollment activities, including communications, system readiness, employee education, and post-enrollment review; plan and deliver recurring wellness and benefits education events.
- Conduct compensation analysis, including market pricing, job benchmarking, salary positioning, and internal equity reviews; support annual compensation planning and administration.
- Compile, validate, and analyze data for compensation survey participation; partner with HR leadership on compensation recommendations, job architecture, career leveling, and program enhancements.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Typically 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including independent ownership of HR Operations and/or Total Rewards programs.
- Strong benefits administration experience, practical leave-program knowledge, and ability to manage vendors and complex employee questions.
- Working knowledge of compensation analysis, market benchmarking, and recurring compensation processes.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions (e.g., XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP), and data reconciliation and analysis.
- Experience with HRIS, data management, reporting, HR compliance, employee lifecycle processes, and cross-functional projects.
- Excellent judgment, prioritization, follow-through, and communication; ability to work independently, influence partners, and provide thoughtful employee service.
Preferred Experience
- ADP Workforce Now or comparable HCM systems; talent management platforms such as Lattice.
- Compensation survey tools such as Aon Radford; third-party benefits and leave administrators.
- HR technology enhancements, process redesign, and responsible use of AI tools in HR workflows.
- Life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, manufacturing, or another regulated environment; relevant HR certification.
Why You'll Thrive Here
You enjoy owning outcomes while staying close to the work. You bring structure to competing priorities, translate data into practical recommendations, and seek smarter ways to support employees and the business. You are collaborative, adaptable, and willing to roll up your sleeves wherever your expertise can help the team succeed. This is a manager-level individual contributor role with no direct reports.
Why Vericel?
- Mission-Driven Work: Help bring potentially life-enhancing cell therapies to patients with serious medical conditions.
- Innovative Products: Work with a first-in-class therapy backed by clinical success and provider trust.
- Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, cross-functional team that values passion, integrity, and excellence.
The salary range Vericel reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting is $110,000 - $130,000 annually.
The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills. Bonus, incentive pay, equity and benefits may be provided in addition to the base compensation listed above.
In accordance with Massachusetts law, Vericel provides the pay range that it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a particular and specific employment position at the time of posting or offer. This range is subject to change based on business needs, market conditions, and individual qualifications. Employees and applicants may request the pay range for their position or for a position to which they are applying. Retaliation for making such a request is strictly prohibited.
EEO Statement
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Vericel Corporation is VEVRAA federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state.
Vericel Corporation
HR Operations & Total Rewards Manager
Burlington, Massachusetts
Added 1w ago51-200 employees
Job functions:
$110k - $130k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration
Job Description
HR Operations & Total Rewards Manager
At Vericel Corporation, we are pioneers in advanced cell therapies for sports medicine and severe burn care, transforming patient lives through cutting-edge regenerative medicine. Our commitment to innovation, patient-centered focus, and scientific excellence drives us to develop groundbreaking treatments including MACI (knee cartilage repair), Epicel and Nexobrid (burn care).
Position Summary
We are seeking a hands-on HR Operations & Total Rewards Manager to drive the effective delivery and continued evolution of our HR programs and processes. As an individual contributor on a collaborative HR team, you will own key operational activities across the employee lifecycle, benefits, compensation, HR systems, and compliance while providing thoughtful and timely support to employees and managers.
The ideal candidate combines strong HR operational expertise with sound judgment, analytical curiosity, and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset. You are comfortable rolling up your sleeves, independently managing competing priorities, and collaborating across the HR team. Beyond day-to-day execution, you will identify opportunities to enhance how we work, leverage data to provide meaningful insights and recommendations, and thoughtfully use technology, including AI, to help build a more innovative and efficient HR function.
Schedule: Onsite Monday – Thursday in our Burlington, MA office with flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.
Key Responsibilities:
HR Operations
- Own and continuously improve core HR operational and employee lifecycle processes, including onboarding, employee transitions, and offboarding, ensuring efficient workflows, accurate execution, and a positive employee experience.
- Manage HR systems and data integrity, reviewing information across platforms, resolving discrepancies, and leveraging technology to strengthen processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
- Analyze workforce data and HR metrics to identify trends, anticipate needs, and present actionable insights and recommendations to HR leadership.
- Manage recurring HR compliance obligations, including employment postings, ACA, VETS-4212 and EEO-1 reporting, recordkeeping, audits, and related deadlines.
- Partner with Payroll to ensure employee changes and HR information are accurately documented, captured, and communicated for payroll processing.
- Drive HR process improvements as well as operational projects, and contribute to HRIS initiatives through requirements gathering, testing, coordination, and implementation follow-through; using technology and AI thoughtfully to improve efficiency and service delivery.
- Serve as a responsive resource for employees and managers, and support HR colleagues on evolving priorities and projects as needed.
Total Rewards
- Own day-to-day benefits administration and enhancements, including eligibility, enrollment, vendor coordination, employee support, and data reconciliation.
- Partner with brokers, carriers, COBRA and leave administrators to monitor service delivery, resolve complex issues, and help employees navigate benefits, leave, and disability programs.
- Collaborate with HR leadership to coordinate and execute Open Enrollment activities, including communications, system readiness, employee education, and post-enrollment review; plan and deliver recurring wellness and benefits education events.
- Conduct compensation analysis, including market pricing, job benchmarking, salary positioning, and internal equity reviews; support annual compensation planning and administration.
- Compile, validate, and analyze data for compensation survey participation; partner with HR leadership on compensation recommendations, job architecture, career leveling, and program enhancements.
What You Bring
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
- Typically 7+ years of progressive HR experience, including independent ownership of HR Operations and/or Total Rewards programs.
- Strong benefits administration experience, practical leave-program knowledge, and ability to manage vendors and complex employee questions.
- Working knowledge of compensation analysis, market benchmarking, and recurring compensation processes.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookup functions (e.g., XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP), and data reconciliation and analysis.
- Experience with HRIS, data management, reporting, HR compliance, employee lifecycle processes, and cross-functional projects.
- Excellent judgment, prioritization, follow-through, and communication; ability to work independently, influence partners, and provide thoughtful employee service.
Preferred Experience
- ADP Workforce Now or comparable HCM systems; talent management platforms such as Lattice.
- Compensation survey tools such as Aon Radford; third-party benefits and leave administrators.
- HR technology enhancements, process redesign, and responsible use of AI tools in HR workflows.
- Life sciences, biotechnology, medical device, manufacturing, or another regulated environment; relevant HR certification.
Why You'll Thrive Here
You enjoy owning outcomes while staying close to the work. You bring structure to competing priorities, translate data into practical recommendations, and seek smarter ways to support employees and the business. You are collaborative, adaptable, and willing to roll up your sleeves wherever your expertise can help the team succeed. This is a manager-level individual contributor role with no direct reports.
Why Vericel?
- Mission-Driven Work: Help bring potentially life-enhancing cell therapies to patients with serious medical conditions.
- Innovative Products: Work with a first-in-class therapy backed by clinical success and provider trust.
- Career Growth: Be a part of a growing organization with opportunities to expand your impact.
- Collaborative Culture: Join a supportive, cross-functional team that values passion, integrity, and excellence.
The salary range Vericel reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at the time of this posting is $110,000 - $130,000 annually.
The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skills. Bonus, incentive pay, equity and benefits may be provided in addition to the base compensation listed above.
In accordance with Massachusetts law, Vericel provides the pay range that it reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for a particular and specific employment position at the time of posting or offer. This range is subject to change based on business needs, market conditions, and individual qualifications. Employees and applicants may request the pay range for their position or for a position to which they are applying. Retaliation for making such a request is strictly prohibited.
EEO Statement
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status and will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Vericel Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Vericel Corporation is VEVRAA federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans for job openings at all locations within the state.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior total rewards specialist jobs across Massachusetts.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Five or more years of progressive compensation and benefits experience
- Proficiency with HRIS platforms such as Workday, SAP, or Oracle HCM
- Working knowledge of Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave regulations
- CCP or CBP certification from WorldatWork preferred by most Massachusetts employers
- Experience conducting job evaluations and developing salary structures for professional roles
Senior Total Rewards Specialist Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior total rewards specialist in Massachusetts?
Most senior total rewards specialists in Massachusetts start with a bachelor's degree in human resources, finance, or business and build several years of experience in compensation analysis or benefits administration. No state-issued license is required for the role. The most recognized professional credential is the Certified Compensation Professional designation offered by WorldatWork, which Massachusetts employers frequently list as a preference for senior-level candidates alongside demonstrated experience managing benefits compliance under Massachusetts employment law.
Which companies hire senior total rewards specialists in Massachusetts?
Employers hiring senior total rewards specialists in Massachusetts right now include Straumann, Merrimack Health, and Forward Financing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's dense concentration of large healthcare systems, asset managers, and defense contractors means demand is steady across multiple industries rather than concentrated in a single sector.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most senior total rewards specialist jobs?
Boston, Andover, and Bedford have the most senior total rewards specialist openings in Massachusetts. Boston and Cambridge dominate because of the region's headquarters-heavy mix of financial firms, biotech companies, and major hospital networks, while Worcester draws openings from its growing healthcare and university employer base, which includes UMass Memorial Health and a cluster of higher education institutions.
Are there remote senior total rewards specialist jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, and more than most fields. Total rewards work is largely analytical and systems-based, making it well suited to remote arrangements. About 100% of senior total rewards specialist openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how broadly employers have accepted flexible work for this function. Compensation benchmarking, data analysis, and benefits vendor management are the tasks most commonly performed fully remotely.
How can I get hired as a senior total rewards specialist in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to join a large Massachusetts employer in an HR generalist or benefits coordinator role and build toward specialization. Institutions such as Partners HealthCare affiliates, the University of Massachusetts system, and major financial services firms in Boston regularly post HR associate and compensation analyst positions that serve as feeders to senior total rewards roles. Completing the WorldatWork Certified Compensation Professional coursework early and gaining hands-on experience with HRIS systems strengthens a candidate's profile considerably before applying at the senior level.
Where can I find and apply to senior total rewards specialist jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to senior total rewards specialist jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, identify the roles that match your background and target employers, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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