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Compensation and Total Rewards Manager | Pay: 97k - 118k/yr | 18-24 month contract | Hybrid in Richmond, VA

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Compensation and Total Rewards Manager to lead and drive our compensation and rewards initiatives. This role is crucial in defining and implementing strategies that align with our organizational goals and promote equity and performance.

Responsibilities

+ Lead full-cycle compensation and rewards initiatives, from strategy definition to implementation and impact tracking.

+ Define and execute bonus and incentive program designs, ensuring strategic alignment, equity, and performance.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with HRBP, Finance, Recruiting, and Legal to enhance pay transparency, equity, and decision-consistency.

+ Manage and improve compensation processes, including job architecture, salary reviews, and pay equity analyses, supporting compliance with relevant laws and policies.

+ Develop compensation communication materials and deliver clear reporting and analytics.

+ Analyze benefits utilization data and market trends to assess competitiveness and cost-effectiveness of current offerings.

+ Develop annual benefits strategy through modeling plan design changes, premium share scenarios, vendor comparisons, and renewal evaluations.

+ Evaluate new benefits offerings and propose enhancements that reflect employee needs and business goals.

+ Support benefits program reviews, benchmarking, and vendor evaluations to ensure competitive offerings.

+ Partner with the PPC team on annual enrollment, employee communications, and data audits.

+ Translate total rewards data into strategic business decisions that fuel talent attraction, retention, and financial outcomes.

+ Influence the design and implementation of enterprise-wide total rewards strategy, advising on compensation and benefits programs' impact on employee behavior, motivation, and retention.

+ Integrate compensation, benefits, and performance data into a cohesive, insight-driven total rewards strategy.

+ Evaluate emerging trends and technologies, recommending test-and-learn pilots.

+ Champion improvements to compensation systems, workflows, data integrity, and equity analytics using AI and modern comp tech.

+ Lead complex projects independently while building strong stakeholder relationships.

+ Continuously refine processes with internal teams and external consultants to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity.

+ Perform ad hoc reporting and other duties as required.

Essential Skills

+ 5+ years of progressive experience in Compensation/Total Rewards with deep knowledge of compensation frameworks, salary structures, job architecture, pay equity practices, and benefits strategy/operations.

+ Bachelor's Degree required.

+ Proficient in HRIS software, specifically Workday.

+ Experience in program design and analysis, especially in designing and administering bonus, equity, and incentive programs.

+ Ability to interpret and apply market data from providers such as Radford, Mercer, or Option Impact.

+ Strong business acumen with the ability to connect total rewards strategy to organizational goals and financial realities.

+ Proven ability to anticipate business needs and tailor recommendations to unique organizational and market contexts.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Industry experience preferred, although experience with hourly employees is more important.

Work Environment

The position offers a hybrid work environment with three days in the office and two days remote. All team members are required to attend in-person meetings on Mondays. There is flexibility to work remotely when needed. The standard work hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of South Chesterfield, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $93000.00 - $117000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in South Chesterfield,VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 23, 2026.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.