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The People & Culture Total Rewards Specialist serves as the subject matter expert for payroll administration, compensation programs, Total Rewards support, HR data integrity, and workforce analytics. This role is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and timely, compensation practices remain competitive and equitable, HR systems and data are maintained with accuracy, and leaders have access to meaningful insights to support business decisions. The People & Culture Total Rewards Specialist is responsible for the administration and ongoing optimization of Total Rewards programs and processes, including payroll, compensation administration, market benchmarking, HR reporting, compliance, and HRIS data governance. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and effectiveness of People & Culture practices while supporting informed decision-making through data, analytics, and reporting. The People & Culture Total Rewards Specialist partners closely with the VP of People & Culture, and the broader People & Culture team to ensure Total Rewards programs are accurate, compliant, and aligned with organizational goals. Essential Responsibilities Payroll Administration & Compliance - Manage accurate and timely payroll processing in partnership with key internal stakeholders. Review, audit, and validate payroll inputs including earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, employee changes, and adjustments. Research and resolve payroll discrepancies while providing responsive support to employees and leaders. Maintain payroll records and documentation to support compliance and audit requirements. Ensure payroll practices align with applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, accuracy, and efficiency. Compensation Administration & Total Rewards Support Partner with the VP of People & Culture on compensation initiatives and Total Rewards strategies. Administer compensation programs, including salary structures, pay ranges, job data, and compensation records. Support the administration and ongoing evaluation of Total Rewards programs, ensuing practices remain competitive, equitable and aligned with organizational objectives. Conduct compensation analysis and market benchmarking to support competitive pay practices and compensation decisions. Support annual compensation processes including merit planning, salary reviews, and pay adjustments. Analyze internal equity and external market data to support compensation recommendations. Support benefit analysis, employee survey reporting, and other Total Rewards Initiatives as needed. HRIS Data Integrity & Reporting - Serve as the subject matter expert for HRIS data related to payroll, compensation, and workforce reporting. Maintain accurate employee, compensation, organizational, and payroll data within UKG Ready. Perform regular audits to identify and resolve data inconsistencies. Develop and maintain recurring reports, dashboards, and workforce an...