Our client, a leading market research company, is seeking a Total Rewards and HRIS Administrator. The Total Rewards & HRIS Administrator supports the administration, coordination, and continuous improvement of the organization’s Total Rewards programs, Human Resources Information System (HRIS), and HR operational processes. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate employee data, efficient HR processes, and a positive employee experience through the delivery of reward and recognition, wellbeing, and HR support services.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, service-focused, and comfortable working across HR systems, employee programs, and cross-functional teams. This position requires strong organizational skills, a commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What’s the job?

• Administer and process employee data changes within iTalent, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established HR policies and procedures
• Manage HRIS transactions, including manager and reporting relationship changes, department and business unit transfers, job title and position updates, and employee work location changes
• Review and validate HRIS transactions to maintain data integrity and consistency across employee records
• Maintain accurate employee information and support ongoing data audits, reconciliations, and reporting requests
• Assist with identifying opportunities to streamline HRIS workflows, improve data quality, and enhance operational efficiency
• Partner with HR Business Partners and other internal stakeholders to resolve employee data discrepancies and support HR system-related processes
• Coordinate the day-to-day administration of employee reward and recognition programs, including peer-to-peer recognition, values-based awards, and service milestone celebrations
• Support recognition program cycles, including communications, employee eligibility tracking, reporting, and award fulfillment
• Assist with the planning and execution of employee wellbeing initiatives, including awareness campaigns, educational webinars, wellness challenges, and engagement activities
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, benefits providers, and external vendors to support program delivery and maintain employee resources
• Administer wellbeing-related processes, including employee wellness reimbursement submissions, documentation, and tracking
• Monitor program participation and utilization, providing insights and recommendations to improve employee awareness and engagement
• Support the ongoing evaluation and enhancement of Total Rewards programs to ensure a consistent and positive employee experience
• Provide day-to-day administrative support for HR operations, serving as a resource for employees and internal HR stakeholders
• Monitor and respond to inquiries received through the HR Resource Center (HRRC) inbox, ensuring timely, accurate, and professional employee support
• Assist employees with general HR-related questions, including vacation, sick leave, and time-off processes; employee self-service updates, including personal information, direct deposit, and tax forms; HR Business Partner contacts and available HR resources; and wellness reimbursement submissions and related inquiries
• Escalate complex or sensitive employee matters to the appropriate HR team members
• Gather, organize, and maintain HRRC documentation and employee records in support of internal and external audit requests
• Administer and track FCA agreements within iTalent, ensuring appropriate documentation, recordkeeping, and follow-up
• Support the documentation and maintenance of standard operating procedures, HR resources, and administrative workflows
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date Total Rewards and HR-related content on employee intranet sites, resource hubs, and internal platforms
• Develop and distribute employee communications, presentations, FAQs, program guides, and educational materials related to Total Rewards and HR processes
• Support new hire onboarding by maintaining resources and information related to reward and recognition, wellbeing programs, and employee self-service tools
• Partner with HR team members to ensure communications are clear, consistent, accessible, and aligned with organizational messaging
• Identify opportunities to improve the employee experience by simplifying HR processes and increasing awareness of available programs and resources
• Maintain accurate records, program documentation, and administrative tracking tools across Total Rewards and HR operations
• Prepare recurring reports and dashboards related to employee recognition, wellbeing participation, HRIS transactions, and service delivery
• Support audit readiness by ensuring employee records, program documentation, and HR transactions are complete, accurate, and appropriately maintained
• Assist with vendor coordination, invoice processing, expense tracking, and program budget administration
• Support annual planning activities, program reviews, and ongoing governance processes for Total Rewards initiatives
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, reduce manual processes, strengthen data accuracy, and enhance employee service delivery
• Collaborate with HR team members on system enhancements, process updates, and special projects as needed

What’s needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, HR operations, HRIS administration, Total Rewards, or a related administrative function
• Experience working with an HRIS or employee data management platform
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and confidential employee information
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines, manage multiple administrative processes, and work collaboratively across teams
• Experience working with iTalent or a comparable HRIS platform
• Familiarity with Total Rewards programs, including employee recognition, wellbeing, and benefits-related initiatives
• Experience supporting HR shared services, employee resource centers, or centralized HR support functions
• Knowledge of HR data management, employee lifecycle transactions, reporting, and audit documentation
• Experience creating employee communications, program materials, and operational reports

Key Details

• Compensation: $45–$55/hour
• Location: Chicago, IL; Cincinnati, OH; New York, NY; or Detroit, MI
• Work Model: Hybrid (2 days onsite, 3 days remote)
• Benefits: Consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits, including medical, dental, and vision
• Employment Type: Contract (3–4 months, with potential to extend)

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in learning more, apply today!

Rachel Holmes
Principal

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