Manager, Total Rewards

MWH is a leading water and wastewater treatment-focused general contractor in the US with a rich history dating back to the 19th century. Fueled by the mission of Building a Better World, our teams are rapidly growing across the nation.

As a company committed to our team's well-being and growth, we offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to contribute to a mission that shapes the future. Your expertise and ambition are valued here.

The work we do matters. The critical systems infrastructure we build changes lives, betters' communities, and improves ecosystems. If you're passionate about this, we want to hear from you!

About the Role

MWH is currently seeking a Manager, Total Rewards, to join our Human Resources Team located in Broomfield, Colorado. In this role you will play a key part in managing and optimizing the company’s benefits and compensation strategies. This role ensures that total rewards strategies are competitive, equitable, cost-effective, and aligned with business goals. The manager partners closely with HR, Finance, and senior leadership to attract, retain, and motivate top talent through data-driven reward solutions.

Essential Functions

Benefits Administration

• Provide support for employee benefits programs, including enrollment, updates for multiple programs including 401k, health, wellness, STD/LTD, life insurances.
• Evaluate benefit offerings for competitiveness, cost, and employee experience; recommend enhancements or vendor changes as needed.
• Manage relationships with brokers, carriers, and third-party administrators.
• Lead open enrollment planning, communication, and execution.
• Monitor regulatory changes, market trends, and best practices in total rewards.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, DOL, and other regulatory requirements, including nondiscrimination testing, Form 5500 filings, plan amendments, and required notices.
• Employee Support: Address employee inquiries related to benefits and compensation programs, escalating complex cases as needed. Participate in organizing and presenting open enrollment and wellness activities. Manage leave of absence programs.

• Data Management: Ensure HRIS, logs, and other systems are updated with accurate benefits and compensation data. Assist with reporting and collection of data along with reconciliation of data from vendor systems. Participate in any associated audits or regulatory activities.
• At a future date, may supervise analysts or specialists within the Total Rewards function.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on HR technology, payroll, and compliance initiatives.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor to leadership.

Compensation

• Compensation Assistance: Support compensation processes, such as data collection for salary benchmarking, preparation for annual revie