Rewards Manager, HR​/Recruitment

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Department: Human Resources - Operations Office: Foster City Office

Location: Foster City, CA

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About Mid Pen

At Mid Pen, we build communities that change lives. Since 1970, we have been committed to our mission: to provide safe, affordable housing of high quality to those in need; establish stability and opportunity in the lives of residents; and foster diverse communities that allow people from all ethnic, social, and economic backgrounds to live in dignity, harmony, and mutual respect.

We develop affordable housing, provide professional property management for all our communities, and coordinate robust onsite support programs that help residents thrive. We are active in 12 Northern California counties and have earned recognition as one of the nation’s leading non-profit developers and stewards of affordable housing. Our current portfolio of more than 130 properties is home to 20,000 working families, seniors, and people with special needs.

We take pride in delivering affordable housing solutions, and we invite you to join us on a journey toward social, economic, and racial equity.

Mid Pen is, once again, proud to be certified as an official Great Place to Work in 2025.

Total Rewards Manager

The Total Rewards Manager is responsible for the design, administration, and execution of our organization’s benefits, leave of absence programs, wellness initiatives, compensation, and overall total rewards strategy. This position plays a key role in supporting employee well-being and engagement while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local laws. The ideal candidate will balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a mission-driven, people-focused nonprofit environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage all employee compensation and benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b), 457(b), commuter benefits, and EAP; partner with brokers and vendors to optimize plan design, resolve escalated issues; support annual renewals and lead the planning and execution of annual Open Enrollment.
• Design and manage pay structures and salary benchmarking; conduct job evaluations and market pricing to ensure internal equity and external competitiveness.
• Partner with Finance and Asset Management to align compensation budgets with business objectives and goals
• Lead compensation review cycles, including merit, bonuses, and retirement distributions
• Contribute to the development of a comprehensive Total Rewards strategy that supports talent acquisition, retention, and performance.
• Guide managers and employees on leave rights, responsibilities, and available accommodations and administer leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA, and personal leaves; lead the process and maintain compliant, timely documentation.
• Develop and promote wellness programs aligned with the total rewards strategy, collaborating with internal partners to boost engagement in health and well-being initiatives.
• Manage and communicate annual total rewards statements.
• Prepare reports for audits, renewals, and internal use.
• Maintain accurate records and support HRIS data accuracy and integrity.
• Ensure all programs comply with applicable laws and internal policies

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive HR experience, with a focus in benefits, leaves, or total rewards
• Knowledge of California employment laws and leave policies required
• Experience in nonprofit, mission-driven environments highly preferred
• Strong understanding of compliance related to benefits, ACA, HIPAA, ERISA, and FMLA
• Demonstrated ability to manage vendors and cross-functional relationships
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in HRIS systems (e.g., ADP Workforce Now), Excel

• Health Insurance through Kaiser or Sutter
• Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance
• 403(b)…