Location: Tampa, Florida, United States
Date published: 02-Apr-2025
Job ID: 142229
Description and Requirements
Total Rewards Specialist
WHO WE ARE
Wilson is a leading global workforce solutions provider. Headquartered in Tampa in the US, Wilson is a multi-award-winning integrated talent solutions partner. Powered by talent intelligence, our people partner with some of the world’s most admired brands to build and maintain sustainable workforces that thrive
A true leader in our field, our global footprint spans six continents and 65 countries (and counting!).
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WHAT WE DO
At Wilson, we provide a “fresh take on talent’. We don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach to talent acquisition. After all, every single business is different and has unique challenges.
We’re a people business and we’re super proud of our genuine, transparent culture. Our people really do define us, and we don’t just hire based on skills – we hire based on character. The Wilson DNA is what sets us apart: collaboration, ownership, integrity, communication and passion.
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YOUR DAY IN THE LIFE
As the Total Rewards Specialist, you will support and manage compensation and benefits strategies that attract, retain, and reward top talent at Wilson, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements. This key role requires strategic thinking, collaboration, and excellent analytical skills to help manage a scaling and global Total Rewards program.
This role is pivotal in enhancing the employee experience through strategic compensation and benefits initiatives. This role offers a unique opportunity to not just execute compensation practices, but to influence strategy, improve processes, and make a lasting impact on how we reward our people. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in managing diverse compensation and benefits plans across multiple geographies, including international and multi-state environments.
YOU WILL:
- Working with Finance and business leaders, manage the organization’s global compensation program. Ensure benchmark analysis and salary surveys are completed to obtain external market data using PayFactors.
- Collaborate with leadership on compensation program design, analysis, and maintenance.
- Lead annual salary and incentive processes, providing key insights and analysis. This includes working with the People Systems and Analytics SME in setting up, testing, and administering merit, promotion, and advanced compensation cycles in our HRIS, Workday.
- Conduct internal pay equity reviews and recommend adjustments to maintain competitiveness; oversee pay equity reporting.
- Advise People Leaders on compensation best practices and communication.
- Oversee the creation of job descriptions and maintain accuracy of job description database and job profiles in our HRIS, Workday.
- Develop and document procedures to streamline compensation processes.
- Manage global employee benefits programs. Support overseeing the annual renewal process while partnering with our benefits brokers and internal People & Culture Operations Team.
- Support the development and continuous evolution of our well-being program.
- Manage relationships with external vendors to ensure optimal service delivery and cost-effectiveness.
- Ensure compensation and benefits compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory governances and regional regulation.
- Optimize benefit programs ensuring they align with employee needs and company culture.
- Serve as a champion for change, identifying opportunities for organizational enhancement in the areas of compensation and benefits.
- Partner with Finance and other departments to align compensation initiatives with business goals.
- Manage other projects and support key initiatives as assigned by People & Culture.
- Handle confidential and non-routine information with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.
- Provide exceptional customer service in support of our employees, addressing their compensation and benefits inquiries with clarity and professionalism.
REQUIREMENTS:
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience in compensation, benefits, and/or analytics (some compensation experience is a must).
- Knowledge of compensation and benefits compliance
- A track record of setting up and administering complex compensation plans with multiple components, such as commissions and bonus variable compensation plans
- Strong analytical skills with experience handling complex financial and process data.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, large data sets).
- The ability to manage projects independently and work cross-functionally with P&C and leadership.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience utilizing HR systems, such as Workday and Payfactors
- Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple projects and timelines.
- Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills. Ability to work at all levels within the organization.
- Must exhibit a high level of professionalism and integrity and ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees.
WHAT WE OFFER
- We’re committed to providing a flexible and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and work-life balance. As part of our commitment to our employee's satisfaction, we offer optional hybrid work arrangements across multiple locations, including Tampa (Florida), Raleigh (North Carolina), Manchester (UK), Krakow (Poland) and Guadalajara (Mexico). Not based in one of these locations? No worries! We have remote employees based around the world. Interested in learning more about our global presence? Click here.
- We have a culture of recognition. Our employee and leadership recognition programs are crafted to acknowledge our DNA, celebrate our successes and build professional esteem.
- Unlimited paid time off (known as MyTime), regional holidays, and the opportunity to work from home.
- A comprehensive benefits package based on region that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, and retirement savings.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Wilson is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, neurodiversity, age, genetic information, or any other status protected by state or local law for an individual who falls within the jurisdiction of such law.
At Wilson, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that celebrates everyone. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Our inclusive culture is designed to support all employees in reaching their full potential.
Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting Wilson’s internal recruitment team at internalrecruiting@wilsonhr.com.
The hiring range for this position in Tampa, FL is $70,000 to $90,000 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account variable compensation and perks offered for the role and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills and experience, among other factors. An annual incentive may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
