Rewards Specialist

Join a member-driven leader in a fast-paced, challenging and collaborative environment with the shared mission of supporting America’s network of rural electric cooperatives. Since its formation in 1969, National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation, or CFC, located in Dulles, Virginia, has provided capital and industry-leading financial products to more than 900 not-for-profit, consumer-controlled utility systems across the United States. Our exceptional team delivers the “CFC Difference” that encompasses our values of service, integrity and excellence in all our interactions.

CFC has a need for a Total Rewards Specialist to join the Human Resources team. This is a hybrid position requiring onsite work at our headquarters office in Sterling, VA, as well as optional remote workdays. The Total Rewards Specialist supports the design, implementation and management of compensation and benefits programs that attract, retain and motivate talent. This position conducts research and analysis to deliver competitive reward solutions that are aligned with business objectives and goals.

• Serve as a resource on Total Rewards for employees and managers, providing clear guidance and collaborating with team members to ensure timely and accurate responses.
• Participate in the annual merit process by ensuring individual work streams are complete and the examination of data for quality.
• Conduct research and analysis on market competitiveness, pay equity, and compensation trends through compensation surveys.
• Develop and maintain job descriptions and job architecture.
• Support benefits program administration and communicate eligibility and coverage information to employees.
• Conduct benchmarking and market analysis to provide actionable insights to support broader business decisions, including workforce planning and Total Rewards initiatives.
• Evaluate and coordinate reasonable accommodation requests under the ADA, collaborating with employees, leaders and Legal.
• Maintain and communicate leave-related data that impacts pay changes, merit cycles, and bonuses.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations and internal policies.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field.
• 5 years of experience in Total Rewards with at least 3 years of compensation experience.
• Experience with compensation analysis, salary benchmarking, compensation strategies, incentive plan design.
• Knowledge of employment and labor laws, HR management systems, benefits administration, employee communications, ethics and compliance, problem solving, critical thinking, and interpersonal communications.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes hybrid work options; annual incentive opportunities; an employer-paid pension plan; 401(k); medical, dental and vision insurance; a generous leave policy; onsite gym; and more—all in a friendly, professional work environment.

CFC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.