Senior Total Rewards Specialist

The Senior Total Rewards Specialist is responsible for conducting research and analysis across all areas of compensation and benefits, including market benchmarking, compensation statistics, and trends. This role partners with stakeholders to evaluate jobs and classifications, prepare and assess the budgetary impact of compensation decisions, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations, labor laws, and benefits initiatives. In addition, the Specialist will collaborate with cross-functional partners to design and adjust salary structures, shape the benefits strategy, and develop competitive compensation packages.

This position is a full-time, on-site role in Augusta, GA.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Lead annual compensation cycle, covering performance-based pay, bonuses, and merit reviews.
• Influence a consistent compensation philosophy in line with our organizational culture and objectives.
• Ensure compensation and performance management programs remain competitive and align with compensation strategy.
• Ensure internal equity, external competitiveness, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
• Assess jobs and respective duties to determine the appropriate salary range, as well as maintain job classifications and salary scales.
• Recommend merit increases based on salary surveys and other benchmarking data.
• Lead and analyze relative market compensation surveys for all positions.
• Contribute to the planning, research, and execution of new benefits-related projects.
• Prepares compensation and benefits reports, analyzing trends and making data-driven recommendations.
• Administer and manage the organization’s 401(k) and pension plans, ensuring accurate and timely processing of enrollments, contributions, distributions, and compliance reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding retirement benefits, providing guidance, education, and support to help them maximize their plans.
• Partner with plan providers, trustees, and vendors to oversee plan operations, resolve issues, and ensure adherence to service-level agreements.
• Monitor plan performance and fees, assisting with plan audits and contributing to vendor evaluations and renewals.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, DOL, and other regulatory requirements related to retirement plans.
• Prepare and maintain plan documentation, communications, and required filings (e.g., Form 5500).
• Collaborate with Finance and HR teams to reconcile contributions, review payroll feeds, and ensure accurate data integration across systems.
• Physical demands are outlined immediately below.

Physical Demands

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Occasionally required to walk and work with hands and arms, lift up to 25 pounds and/or drive a golf cart.
• Constantly required to sit, sometimes for several hours at a time, and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Ongoing monitoring of legislative changes in compensation and benefits practices, taxes withheld, and deduction to the funds.
• Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an important part of the job.

Qualifications:

Skills/Knowledge/Attributes:

• Knowledge of and ability to design, implement and evaluate compensation programs & policies.
• Knowledge of salary planning tools, job evaluation techniques, and market salary trends.
• Experience handling complex issues and sensitive and/or confidential information.
• Advanced knowledge of Health, Welfare, and Retirement benefits programs.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and intermediate-level skills in Microsoft PowerPoint
• Self-Motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, a strong sense of urgency, critical thinking skills, and thrive in ambiguity.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders.

Relative Experience/Education:

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• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5 years of experience required
• Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) is preferred
• Other HR certifications (SHRM, PHR) is preferred

Required License(S):

• Possess a valid driver’s license and/or successfully completes the Club’s internal motor vehicle training program

Projected Work Schedule:

Normal work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.