Total Rewards Specialist

Posted Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:00 AM At Klein Tools, curiosity powers discovery, ownership inspires excellence, and urgency means we run towards opportunities. We deliver quality and innovation in everything we do, designing and launching hundreds of groundbreaking products each year. Join us and be part of a legacy built to last. Perks for you include: • Paid Vacations & Holidays • Profit Sharing & Matching 401(k) • Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, & Dental) • Discounts on Klein Tools products • Education and Professional Development Assistance The Total Rewards Specialist will proactively identify and align our Total Rewards activities with the most critical business priorities to drive strategic decision making. The ideal candidate must display strong business acumen and the ability to leverage data insights to influence business strategies and outcomes to drive ROI with our talent through maintaining open, clear, and transparent communication with both internal and external key stakeholders to ensure alignment, collaboration, and the successful achievement of business objectives. This role is fully remote until Spring 2027, then will become hybrid! 1. Serve as the primary point of contact for inquiries related to Compensation and Benefits and supports both Compensation and Benefits functions. 2. Lead internal communication strategies related to Compensation and Benefits, ensuring that timely communications are delivered to employees to maximize perceived value of Total Rewards offerings. 3. Take ownership of and effectively manage all Job Descriptions within the Company, ensuring alignment to best practices and legal compliance. Proactively audit Job Descriptions managed within the repository. 4. Own end-to-end employee leave of absence (LoA) processes, documentation, and compliance with applicable laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA). 5. Maximize the utilization efficiency of Dayforce through problem solving to create long-term, sustainable Compensation and Benefits solutions. 6. Proactively evaluates job descriptions through benchmarking and through ad hoc requests as requested with the support of the Manager, Compensation. 7. Responsible for compensation survey participation as required to ensure access to accurate data sources. 8. Support the Benefits Administration Manager in fulfilling compliance filings. Maintain a calendar to ensure timely completion of all required filings. 9. Maintain and regularly update processes within Dayforce, to include merit and performance review cycles. 10. Act as point-of-contact for Compensation and Benefits vendors, ensuring their value is maximized through ongoing education and research of new offerings. 11. Responsible for reviewing and processing change forms. 12. Complete ad-hoc reporting as needed based on business needs. 13. Perform related duties as required. Job Qualifications Bachelors degree in Human Resources or in a related business discipline. In depth knowledge of compensation regulations, compliance, and best practices. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proficient with HRIS systems - Dayforce experience preferred but not required. Strong organizational skills, with a keen attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Use independent judgment and decision-making to identify root cause and resolve issues. Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability to navigate evolving business needs and changing priorities. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Physical Demand Requirements Occasionally required to stand, walk or sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Your main focus: · Quality · Customer Obsession · Innovation · Ownership · Teamwork Klein Tools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. For candidates with disabilities and needing assistance, please email us at [email protected].