Manager, Total Rewards

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWH is currently seeking a Manager, Total Rewards, to join our Human Resources Team located in Broomfield, Colorado. In this role you will play a key part in managing and optimizing the company's benefits and compensation strategies. This role ensures that total rewards strategies are competitive, equitable, cost-effective, and aligned with business goals. The manager partners closely with HR, Finance, and senior leadership to attract, retain, and motivate top talent through data-driven reward solutions.

Essential Functions

Benefits Administration

• Provide support for employee benefits programs, including enrollment, updates for multiple programs including 401k, health, wellness, STD/LTD, life insurances.
• Evaluate benefit offerings for competitiveness, cost, and employee experience; recommend enhancements or vendor changes as needed.
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Lead open enrollment planning, communication, and execution.
• Monitor regulatory changes, market trends, and best practices in total rewards.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, DOL, and other regulatory requirements, including nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500 filings, plan amendments, and required notices.
• Employee Support: Address employee inquiries related to benefits and compensation programs, escalating complex cases as needed. Participate in organizing and presenting open enrollment and wellness activities. Manage leave of absence programs.

• Data Management: Ensure HRIS, logs, and other systems are updated with accurate benefits and compensation data. Assist with reporting and collection of data along with reconciliation of data from vendor systems. Participate in any associated audits or regulatory activities.
• At a future date, may supervise analysts or specialists within the Total Rewards function.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on HR technology, payroll, and compliance initiatives.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to leadership.

Compensation

• Compensation Assistance: Support compensation processes, such as data collection for salary benchmarking, preparation for annual reviews, off cycle salary requests, internal equity analysis, and managing bonus and award programs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of experience in benefits, compensation, or HR.
• Understanding of benefits plans including, health, dental, vision, life insurance, wellness, & 401k.
• Understanding of federal and state regulations related to employee benefits such as ERISA, ACA, FMLA, HIPPA and COBRA.
• Familiarity with job evaluation, salary benchmarking, and compensation surveys such as Mercer, ERI, Runzheimer, Payscale, PAS, or Radford.
• Experience working with HRIS systems or proprietary systems providing benefits administration.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple cases, prioritize tasks, make deadlines, and great follow-up focus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to address employee inquiries or program gaps. Ability to make strategic recommendations for improvement based on employee feedback.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially excel for data tracking and analysis).
• Ability to handle sensitive information, records, and reports with confidentiality.
• Effective communication skills with all levels of employees along with an ability to explain complex concepts in a simple manner.
• In depth understanding of regulations and compliance aspects regarding benefits and compensation.

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits including options for medical, dental and vision
• 100% Company Paid Benefits: Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program and Health Advocate
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time)
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program

Compensation

• The anticipated compensation for this position is $130k - $150k depending on previous experience.

MWH Constructors is a global project delivery company in heavy civil construction with a focus on water and wastewater treatment infrastructure. With the ultimate goal of delivering maximum value to clients and their local communities, MWH Constructors provides single-source, integrated design and construction services through a full range of project delivery methods. Incorporating industry-leading preconstruction and construction services, the Company's multi-disciplined team of engineering and construction professionals delivers a wide range of projects, including new facilities, infrastructure improvement and expansion, and capital construction services.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.

Please note that all positions require pre-employment screening, including drug and background check, as a condition of employment.

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