RESPONSIBILITIES

The Total Rewards Specialist analyzes, coordinates, and administers assigned compensation, benefits and well-being programs. Provides compensation support with job descriptions, compensation analysis, and salary surveys. Administers the company's relocation program. Provides benefit support in daily/weekly activities including funding, invoices, communication and processing. Supports Total Rewards team with key activities during the year including but not limited to, open enrollment, merit increase, and bonus plan review.

COMPENSATION

• Assist with market survey participation, submission and coordination; data review for validity and consistency; data analysis and reconciliation to ensure market competitiveness and analyzes survey data results.

• Prepares job descriptions, compensation analysis, job evaluations and job classifications.

• Assist with total reward documentation creation and communication templates

• Administer company relocation program

• Supports recurring compensation projects such as bonus review cycles and merit increase.

BENEFITS

• Processes all benefit funding requirements and benefit invoices

• Administers Leave of Absence programs

• Administers company tuition reimbursement program

• Support with the preparation of open enrollment, 401k audit, 5500 filing, and other key benefit projects during the year

• Support benefit daily/weekly processing activities

WELL-BEING PROGRAM

• Support the development and delivery company well-being communications

• Support company-wide well-being events, and wellness incentive program

OTHER

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Two years' experience in Human Resources with a preference in either or a combination of compensation, benefits, or well-being programs.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Strong computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Windows Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and primarily Excel

INTERPERSONAL/COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

• Strong Oral/Written Communication and Interpersonal, and Customer Service skills; ability to communicate effectively with a high degree of professionalism

• Frequent interactions with a wide variety of internal and external contacts, with all levels of authority and responsibility

• Ability to react and respond favorably, manage conflict and resolve problems in a professional manner

• Team Player; and demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams

JUDGMENT:

• Sound judgment and a high level of integrity with the ability address sensitive and confidential information, and make good decisions under pressure.

• Results-oriented, accurate, with keen attention to detail

• Self directed; takes initiative, proactively addresses problems; can work with minimal oversight

MENTAL ABILITIES:

• Analytical; with the ability to give, receive and interpret information to determine the root problem and bring issues to a successful conclusion.

• Organized and flexible with the ability to multi-task, prioritize projects and meet deadlines, often with interruptions, changing circumstances, in a fast-paced work environment.

• Thrives in changing environment and maintains a positive attitude

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for an incredible career opportunity? Then Meritage Homes is the place for you! From the homes we build to the careers we offer, we believe in quality. Meritage Homes is the ENERGY STAR® Partner of The Year in Sustained Excellence for being a leader in protecting the environment and advancing energy efficiency in homebuilding. We are looking for candidates who are excited about furthering their careers, as well as being a part of an organization that helps people live happier, healthier lives. With over 100,000 homes built, Meritage Homes is looking for professionals who are self-starters and want to help our organization grow by providing new and innovative ideas.

When joining Meritage Homes, you and your career can benefit in several ways, including:

• A work environment that encourages creativity and innovative ideas from every level

• An organization that lives by its core values everyday

• Team atmosphere where every individual is considered a vital asset

• State of the art technology to provide an optimal working environment

• A competitive pay structure

• Strong benefits

• Flexibility in work-life integration

• Team-oriented environment where all individuals play an integral role in the company

• Opportunity to further your career in a growing national organization

• Maintain a competitive drive to be the best

Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, we’ve built more than 150,000 homes in multiple markets across the country. We believe that every family deserves to live better, smarter and healthier. It’s why we’re setting the new standard in home construction & design and leading the way in energy-efficient homes. For the employees at Meritage Homes that make this all possible, we believe in having the same standards of quality and reward that make for a challenging and enjoyable career.