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Sunrise Senior Living

Total Rewards Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$80K - $108K/yr

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead the analysis, design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs across the U.S. and Canada.

Sunriseseniorliving

Total Rewards Manager

Mclean, VA

$80K - $108K/yr

Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead the analysis, design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs across the U.S. and Canada.

V2X

Executive Director, Total Rewards

Reston, VA · Hybrid

Establish a clear total rewards philosophy that aligns with business objectives that can scale as ... Manage relationships with external compensation and benefits consultants to ensure the company is ...

V2X

Executive Director, Total Rewards

Reston, VA · On-site

Establish a clear total rewards philosophy that aligns with business objectives that can scale as ... Manage relationships with external compensation and benefits consultants to ensure the company is ...

Halyard Health

Vice President, Total Rewards

Richmond, VA · On-site

$250/hr

Summary The Vice President, Global Total Rewards leads the development and administration of all ... management and succession planning processes and pay programs Qualifying Experience 10-15 years of ...

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How much do rewards manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for rewards manager in Virginia is $80,976.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,600.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Rewards Manager vs Compensation Analyst?

CriteriaRewards ManagerCompensation Analyst
CredentialsBachelor's degree, certifications like CCP or CBP often preferredBachelor's degree, certifications like CCP or CBP often preferred
Work EnvironmentOversees reward strategies, manages teams, collaborates with HR and financeAnalyzes compensation data, conducts market research, supports pay structure development
Industry UsageUsed across industries to develop reward programs and policiesCommonly used in HR departments for salary analysis and benchmarking

While both roles focus on employee compensation, the Rewards Manager develops overall reward strategies and manages teams, whereas the Compensation Analyst specializes in analyzing pay data and market trends to inform salary structures.

What does a rewards manager do?

A rewards manager oversees the design, implementation, and management of employee incentive programs to motivate performance and retain talent. They analyze compensation data, develop reward strategies, and ensure programs align with company goals, often using HR software and data analysis tools. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

What is the average salary for a rewards manager?

The average salary for a rewards manager typically ranges from $70,000 to $120,000 annually, depending on experience, industry, and location. Rewards managers often require strong analytical skills and knowledge of compensation strategies to design effective incentive programs.

What are the most commonly searched types of Rewards jobs in Virginia?

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Infographic showing various Rewards Manager job openings in Virginia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 16% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,976 per year, or $38.9 per hour.

Total Rewards Manager

Mclean, VA • On-site

Sunrise Senior Living
Fitness and Sports Centers • 1 - 10 employees
Learn more about Sunrise Senior Livingexternal

$80K - $108K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the analysis, design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs.

  • Analyze datasets to forecast costs, identify trends, and measure program effectiveness related to total rewards.

  • Support and develop compensation structures, pay ranges, job evaluations, and conduct pay equity analyses.

Job description

Why Join Sunrise Senior Living
At Sunrise Senior Living, we believe meaningful work starts with purpose. Our team members are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of residents every day.
Sunrise Senior Living is seeking a Total Rewards Manager to lead the analysis, design, administration, and continuous improvement of compensation and benefits programs across the U.S. and Canada. This strategic individual contributor serves as a trusted advisor to HR and senior leadership, using data and workforce analytics to connect total rewards investment with talent attraction, retention, pay equity, and business outcomes. This Total Rewards Manager role will have a large emphasis on compensation focused projects.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead compensation and benefits analytics, benchmarking, dashboards, workforce reporting, and executive-ready insights.
  • Analyze large HR, payroll, market, and benefits datasets to forecast costs, identify trends, and measure program effectiveness.
  • Support salary structures, pay ranges, job evaluations, market pricing, compensation philosophy, and annual compensation cycles.
  • Conduct pay equity analyses, including regression modeling, remediation scenarios, and cost-impact analysis.
  • Build financial models for base pay, short-term incentives, benefits funding, and cost-benefit scenarios.
  • Support health, welfare, retirement, and wellbeing benefits strategy, plan design, renewals, benchmarking, and vendor management.
  • Partner with HR, Finance, HRBPs, brokers, vendors, and senior leadership on Total Rewards strategy and projects.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable pay transparency, minimum wage, ERISA, ACA, HIPAA, and COBRA requirements.
  • Leverage Workday, HRIS, Excel, analytics, automation, AI, and machine-learning tools to improve reporting and decision-making.
  • Develop clear compensation and benefits communications and support executive and investor-level reporting.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required; CCP, CEBS, CBP, or SHRM certification preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive compensation and benefits/Total Rewards experience.
  • Experience with salary benchmarking, compensation structures, annual cycles, benefits design, pay equity, and financial modeling.
  • Advanced Excel and HRIS/HCM experience, including Workday preferred.
  • Strong analytical, data modeling, consulting, project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience working with large, multi-source datasets and executive reporting.
  • Senior living, hospitality, or service industry experience preferred.

Total Rewards Manager | Compensation & Benefits | Pay Equity | HR Analytics
Pay Range:
108,080.00 - 135,100.00
Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals - at work and in your life.
We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plans
  • Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
  • Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
  • myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
  • Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Apply today to learn why Sunrise Senior Living is a certified Great Place to Work®
Equal Opportunity Employer
Sunrise Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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