At Marymount University, we believe meaningful work happens when talented people come together with shared purpose. We serve not only our students—but one another—creating a culture where teamwork, adaptability, and resilience are part of everyday practice,
Located in Arlington, Virginia, just minutes from Washington, D.C., Marymount offers a dynamic and forward-looking environment where innovation is encouraged and flexibility is valued. We understand that higher education is evolving, and we embrace change with creativity, responsiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Our faculty and staff thrive in a community that prioritizes communication, cross-functional collaboration, and service-driven leadership. Whether working directly with students or supporting them behind the scenes, every role contributes to a shared mission: helping students grow, succeed, and lead with purpose and confidence.
The HRS team is seeking a strong Total Rewards professional to own the administration and continuous improvement of the institution’s compensation, benefits, wellness initiatives for faculty and staff.
This is an opportunity for an experienced HR professional to have a meaningful impact on how employees experience and understand their total rewards. The position combines compensation analysis, job architecture, salary administration, benefits administration, employee communications, wellness initiatives, Workday integration and support, and compliance elements.
The position partners with HR colleagues, institutional leaders, employees, and external vendors to deliver accurate, equitable, competitive, and effective total rewards programs within a higher education environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience in higher education, comprehensive compensation development and administration, and benefits and wellness programs. Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish is also desired.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with the opportunity to work off campus up to two days per week.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Compensation Administration
Conduct compensation analysis using market surveys, benchmarking tools, and internal equity reviews. Design and maintain salary structures, pay grades, compensation guidelines, and pay administration processes. Conduct job analysis and job evaluations to determine appropriate classifications and compensation placement. Assist with job architecture activities including maintaining job families, classifications, and career progression frameworks.
Partner with department leaders to review and revise job descriptions for consistency, accuracy, and organizational alignment. In conjunction with the AVP HR analyze compensation trends and provide recommendations regarding salary adjustments, promotional increases, equity reviews, and retention considerations. Ensure compensation practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local regulations including: Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA); Equal Pay Act; Title VII; Pay transparency and wage laws. Assist with annual compensation review and budget preparation processes.
Prepare compensation-related reports, spreadsheets, presentations, and supporting documentation.
Benefits Administration
Administer employee benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, disability, tuition assistance, leave programs, and voluntary benefits. Design and implement open enrollment activities including employee communications, informational sessions, materials distribution, and vendor coordination. Respond to employee questions regarding benefits eligibility, enrollment, claims, and coverage. Coordinate with benefits vendors, carriers, brokers, and third-party administrators to resolve issues and maintain effective service delivery. Conduct benefit audits. Continually monitor Workday integrations; resolve any errors; technical issues. Knowledge of laws related to leaves of absence - FMLA, state paid leave. Ensure…