McGuireWoods is seeking to hire a Total Rewards Specialist to join the firm-wide Human Resources team in our Richmond, VA office. This role supports the administration, coordination, and communication of the firm’s benefits, compensation, and recognition programs. This position works collaboratively across the HR team and with other key stakeholders to deliver high-quality services in areas such as benefits administration, leaves management, employee recognition programs, service awards, and compensation survey participation. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a client-service orientation to ensure that employees experience consistent and responsive support.

McGuireWoods, one of the world’s leading law firms, has provided legal solutions to corporate, individual and nonprofit clients since 1834. Along with excellent benefits, McGuireWoods offers most employees a hybrid remote option allowing flexibility and work-life balance. Our Applicant Disclosures describe your rights. Our Privacy Statement describes how we will process and safeguard your personal data.

Essential Functions:

• Benefits Administration
  
  • Provides day-to-day support for the firm’s health, welfare, and retirement programs.
  • Serves as a point of contact for employees with benefit-related inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate resolution.
  • Assists with benefits enrollment, life event changes, and year-end processes such as open enrollment.
  • Partners with vendors and brokers on employee communications, issue resolution, and compliance reporting.
  • Perform reconciliations between HRIS, payroll, and benefit administration systems to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Leave Management
  
  • Supports the administration of employee leaves (FMLA, short-term disability, parental leave, etc.) in coordination with HR and payroll.
  • Tracks and maintains leave records, ensuring compliance with firm policy and applicable laws.
  • Provides guidance to managers and employees on leave procedures and return-to-work processes.
• Compensation & Recognition Programs
  
  • Administers service award and employee recognition programs, ensuring timely communication, tracking, and fulfillment.
  • Prepares routine reports and assists with compensation-related analysis and surveys as needed.
• Projects & Collaboration
  
  • Assists in developing and implementing Total Rewards communication materials for employees and managers.
  • Cross collaboration across the firm to ensure alignment and accuracy across systems, policies, and practices.
  • Participates in special projects, audits, and process improvement initiatives as directed.

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs additional duties as assigned.

ADA Specifications:
Acuity, ability to position oneself to move, ability to express oneself and convey information in an efficient manner, ability to operate office equipment such as fax, phone, computer, copy machine, etc., lifting/moving of up to 25 pounds.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years experience in human resources with exposure to both benefits and compensation functions.
• Familiarity with leave administration, benefits processes, and recognition programs strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in HRIS systems, Microsoft Excel, and other reporting tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide professional client service across all levels of the firm.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Demonstrated interest in career growth within Total Rewards.

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